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SAFETY WARNING The following instructions involve working with the complex internal parts of a suspension fork and it is recommended that only a skilled or trained mechanic should attempt these procedures to avoid any possibility of damage to the product or personal injury. Specialist tools may be required and in some cases special tools from RST are additionally required, the failure to use the correct tool could result in a premature failure of the produce leading to subsequent personal injury. By reading this warning you accept the responsability to carry out the instructions under the understanding that you may void the warranty offered by RST and that any damage parts should be replaced before reassembly in order to maintain the fork correctly. |
MAINTENANCE MANUAL |
| This manual is designed as an addition to the owner’s manual supplied with
your RST fork. Maintenance should be carried out as often as specified or when the performance of the fork has deteriorated. |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
| RST recommends that if you are unsure about your ability to complete this maintenance work to consult an RST dealer before commencing any work. Improper installation of some parts can be extremely dangerous and can result in the failure of the fork resulting in possible personal injury. |
ALWAYS Wear safety eye
glasses when working on the internal parts of a fork. |
REPAIR KITS |
| Before beginning any work on your fork it is recommended that you obtain the parts that will need replacement in order to avoid delays during the maintenance. The most common parts used are supplied in a REPAIR KIT that should be available from RST dealers. |
| The repair kit that you require for the models of
fork covered by this manual is:- KIT BAS. |
| TOOLS
REQUIRED:
5mm Hex wrench. Non toxic cleaning solvent. Grease (Non-lithium based). |
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| Use a 5mm hex wrench to remove the drop out bolts (x2) by turning counter-clockwise. |  |
| Remove the outer legs from the stanchions by pulling apart. |  |
| Remove the bottom out bumpers (x2). |  |
| Remove the valve caps (x2) by turning counter-clockwise. |  |
| Release
the air pressure from both legs by pressing the valve with a small object (2.5mm
hex wrench).
NOTE: All of the air pressure MUST be removed before working on the other parts of the fork in order to avoid possible injury. |
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CHECK AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS (Like the 'O' rings, boots or dust wipers) If you do not have the RST repair kit then use the parts list in order to obtain the correct parts. |
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