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Installation, Installing the suspension fork, Nstallation – MAGURA TS6 User Manual

Page 16: Installing.the.fork

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Make.sure.that.the.frame,.headset,.stem,.and.adjusting.nut.match.the.
steerer.on.your.suspension.fork.– see.

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Shortening the steerer

Suspension fork unusable due to over-shortened steerer.

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Measure.carefully.and.check.the.calculated.length.before.cutting.

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Originally.allow.for.1.additional.spacer.–.you.can.always.shorten.again,.
but.you.can’t.extend!

Correct.calculation.of.length.L.of.your.steerer.

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A1. upper.height
A2. lower.height
H. Height.of.steerer.(frame)
S. Total.height.of.spacers
V. Height.(tube.clamp).stem
L = (A1 + A2 + H + S + V) – 2 mm

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Use.a.sharp,.finely.toothed.metal.saw,.or.pipe.cutter,.to.shorten.the.
steerer.to.the.required.length.–.deburr.

Fitting the headset

Damage to the suspension fork.

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When.installing.the.bearing.seat.and.adjusting.nut.do.not.rest.the.
suspension.fork.on.the.dropouts.

Increased bearing wear.

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Make.sure.that.the.lower.bearing.seat.lies.totally.flat.and.flush.against.
the.headset.

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Grease.the.bearing.seat.

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.and.steerer.contact.area.

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Using.a.suitable.installation.aid.tap.the.bearing.seat.into.its.position.on.
the.steerer.–.rotate.the.steerer.through.5–10°.after.each.tap.

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Using.a.suitable.installation.aid,.tap.the.adjusting.nut.carefully.and.
straight.into.the.steerer.

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Installing the suspension fork

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Install.the.suspension.fork.with.headset.components,.spacers.and.
stem.on.the.frame.

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Adjust.the.headset.so.that.it.is.free.of.play.

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Align.the.stem.straight.

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Tighten.the.clamping.screws.on.the.stem.to.the.tightening.torque.
.stated.by.the.manufacturer.

Fitting the brake

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Make.sure.that.the.front.wheel.brake.dimensions.and.type.match.your.
suspension.fork.– see.

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Secure.the.front.wheel.brake.with.a.low.tightening.torque.at.first...
Fine.adjustment.and.final.installation.with.clean.routing.and.possibly.
shortening.of.the.brake.tubing.is.performed.with.the.front.wheel.fitted.

Danger of accident due to damaged components.

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Never.exceed.the.maximum.tightening.torques.of.the.fastening.screws:.
Disc.brake.(postmount).

max. 10 N·m (89 lbf·in).

Cantilever.socket.

max. 6 N·m (53 lbf·in).

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Secure.the.brake.hose.for.the.front.disc.brake.with.the.tubing.
guide.

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Tighten.the.screw.on.the.tubing.guide.with.a.tightening.torque.of.
max. 2 N·m (18 lbf·in).

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