Noleen Chubby / Chubby LT Owner’s Manual 1998 CHUBBY / CHUBBY LT OWNER'S MANUAL - PDF
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Your Noleen Chubby and Chubby LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read This Manual! Precautions Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You’ve just purchased the Noleen Chubby or Chubby LT Suspension Fork! With it’s unique dual triple clamp design, and four inches of elastomer, spring, and air travel, the Chubby is designed to let you dive into the gnarliest terrain and come out unrattled and unscathed.
INSTALLATION Frame Preparation In this section: Proper frame preparation will make installing your new Noleen Chubby fork easier and allow your fork to function properly. • Frame Preparation Notes : All Noleen suspension forks require the use of a threadless headset, such as a Dia-Compe Aheadset. If you do not have a threadless headset, you will need to install one before you install your new Noleen fork. • Fork Preparation / Installation 1. Remove the old stem and fork from your bicycle.
NOTE: AFter you set the ”Critical Measurement,“ you will be left with a certain amount of room between the triple clamps for your bike's headtube and the headset. You will need to know the headtube length and the headset stack height to find this measurement.
Step #5 - Decide where you want the upper triple clamp mounted. The position of the upper triple clamp on the Chubby forks is somewhat flexible. You can place the upper triple clamp directly on top of the headset, or you can space it up so that it clamps up higher on the stanchions. Remember: the position of the lower triple clamp is FIXED, and should not be moved up or down. The steps below will show you how to mount the upper triple clamp properly in any location. 1.
SUSPENSION TUNING In this section: Tuning Variables All riders are different. Therefore, bicycle suspension needs to be able to adjust to the different needs and desires of different riders. The following factors should be considered when adjusting the suspension of a Noleen fork: Rider Weight • Tuning Variables • Tuning Adjustments Lighter riders need to have softer springs in order to take full advantage of the travel of the fork.
4. Reinstall spring stack and preload adjuster into stanchion tube 5. Retorque all triple clamp bolts to 85 in-lbs. ! CAUTION: All Chubby fork bolts should be tightened to the proper torque when servicing your fork. Failure to torque all bolts properly can result in failure during use and severe injury. ! WARNING: Make sure preload adjuster is installed fully. Failure to do so could lead to fork bottoming out and serious injury.
MAINTENANCE The Noleen Chubby and Chubby LT are designed to be maintained easily. Simple lubrication is usually all that is required to keep the fork working smoothly. The following maintenance should be performed whenever you feel the performance of your Chubby is deteriorating.
Air Damper If you are experiencing inconsistent rebound damping with your Chubby fork, you should check the air damper for proper function. Removing Air Damper Reinstall Air Damper 1. Remove sliders and spring stack. For instructions on this, see Lubrication: Sliders and Spring Stack. 2. Remove internal snap ring located at the bottom of the exposed stanchion tubes with internal snap ring pliers. 3. Now pull downward on air the damper with a firm tug to separate air damper from stanchion tubes.
Maintenance Schedule The following table is a guideline for servicing your Noleen fork. More frequent riding and wetter, muddier conditions will increase the frequency of required service. Please take your riding habits and conditions into account when servicing your Noleen suspension fork.
Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part # 15150-x 15151-x 15244-x 15735-x 15245 15734 15246-x 15249 3952B-25000 8064A-01100 8064A-02000 8064A-02500 H5FRT-2161-000 M5FK5-2310-000 M5FKD-2310-000 M5FKP-2360-000 Qty 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 Description Item # Slider Assy, Right Slider Assy, Left Stanchion Tube, Chubby Stanchion, Tube Chubby LT End Spacer, Chubby End Spacer, Chubby LT Middle Spacer RodSpacer Retaining Ring O-Ring (Aluminium Stopper - inner) O-Ring (Air Damper) O-Ring (Aluminium
Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part # 15083-1 15083-2 15181 15247-x 15344 M5FKF-2340-000 M5FKH-2Y20-000 M5FKP-2Y10-000 M5FKZ-2720-000 15650-x M5FRA-2310-000 MTFK1-2Y14-100 Qty 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 6 Description Forged Triple Clamp (upper) Forged Triple Clamp (lower) Star Fangled Nut Steerer Tube Stanchion Bumper Wire Tie Brake Pivot Post Washer M6 x 1 x 14 FHCS (Brake Bridge) M8 Brake Pivot Post Brake Bridge 4 inch boot M6 x 1 x 18 SHCS (triple clamps) 12
