2002 FOX FORX Owners Manual FLOAT 80R - FLOAT 80RL - FLOAT 80RLC FLOAT 100R - FLOAT 100RL - FLOAT100RLC Vanilla 100R - Vanilla 100RL - Vanilla 100RLC Vanilla 125R - Vanilla 125RL - Vanilla 125RLC FOX RACING SHOX 130 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 831.768.1100 FAX 831.768.9342 E-Mail: service@foxracingshox.com Website: www.foxracingshox.
FLOAT Forx Features One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg Double butted Aluminum Steerer PSC - Precision Steering Control CLS - Coil Lubrication System SDC - Shimmed Damping Control Rebound Adjustment FLOAT Air Spring Technology Adjustable Travel- 80&100mm Vanilla Forx Features One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg Double butted Aluminum Steerer PSC - Precision Steering Control CLS - Coil Lubrication System SDC - Shimmed Damping Control Rebound Adjustment Vanilla Coil Spring Technology Adjustable Travel - 80, 100 &125mm
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................. 4 Contact Information ..................................................... 4 Service / Warranty ....................................................... 4 International Service Centers ....................................... 4 Warranty Policy ........................................................... 5 Methods of Payment ................................................... 5 Method of Shipping .................
Introduction Congratulations on choosing FOX FORX for your bicycle. In doing so, you have chosen the best suspension fork in the industry! All FOX Racing Shox products are designed, manufactured and assembled by the finest professionals in the industry. As a consumer and supporter of FOX Racing Shox products, you need to be aware of the importance of setting up your fork correctly to ensure maximum performance. This manual will provide you with the step-by-step instructions of how to set up your fork.
Warranty Policy The factory warranty period for your fork is one year from the original date of purchase of the bicycle or fork. A copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany any fork being considered for warranty service. Warranty is at the full discretion of FOX Racing Shox and will cover only defective materials and workmanship.
Important Safety Information 1. Verify that the brakes are installed and adjusted properly before riding the bicycle. Improperly installed or adjusted brakes can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries to the rider. Use only “V” - style or hydraulic cantilever brakes or disc brakes designed by the manufacturer for use on FOX FORX. Do not use brace mounted cable leverage devices. Do not route brake cables or housing through the stem. 2.
Tire Sizes FOX FORX will accept tires sizes up to 2.40 inches wide (e.g. WTB MotoRaptor 55/60, 26 x 2.40). Any tire larger than 26 x 2.30 must be checked for clearance by the following method. Determining Tire Size - With the tire installed and inflated on the rim, measure the following three dimensions. Maximum Peak Tire Diameter = 343mm = 27.00 inch Maximum Edge Tire Diameter = 326mm = 25.67 inch Maximum Tire Width = 61mm = 2.
Service Intervals Your FOX FORX will perform best if serviced at the regular intervals shown below.
General Set-Up Instructions Fork Terminology Travel: The total amount the fork compresses. Sag: The amount the fork compresses with the rider sitting on the bike in a normal riding position. Compression Damping: This controls the rate at which the fork compresses Rebound Damping: This controls the rate at which the fork extends. Preload: The initial force place on a spring. Spring Rate: The amount of force required to compress a spring one inch. FLOAT: This is FOX air spring technology.
Changing your Coil Spring 1. With a 26mm 6-point socket wrench, loosen and remove the preload topcap. Remove the black spring spacers (two spacers for 125mm travel, 1 for 100mm travel, none for 80mm travel). Compress the fork slightly and remove the coil spring. You may need to firmly pull up on the spring to disengage it from the plunger shaft. Wipe the spring dry with a rag and check the color code. 2. Install the new spring by dropping it into the upper tube. Install the spacer(s).
Damping Adjustment Guidelines Rebound Adjustment (R, RL, RLC) FOX FORX feature a rebound adjuster. This allows the rider to control the speed at which the fork extends after compression. The Rebound Adjustment Knob is the red knob located on top of the right fork leg. Turn it clockwise for slower rebound and counter-clockwise for faster rebound. There are 12 clicks of adjustment in the full range of motion.
Changing Travel - FLOAT Forx FOX FORX travel can be changed by rearranging the travel spacers as shown in the drawings below. After changing travel check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is free movement in the fork or if it makes strange noises disassemble the fork and check for complete number and correct orientation of spacers. Step 1 - Remove the blue air cap from the top of the left fork leg. Let the air out of the fork.
Changing Travel - Vanilla Forx FOX FORX travel can be changed by rearranging the travel spacers as shown in the drawings below. After changing travel check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is free movement in the fork or if it makes strange noises disassemble the fork and check for complete number and correct orientation of spacers. The following tools and supplies will be needed: 26mm 6-sided socket, 10mm wrench, 2mm hex wrench, 1.
Changing Travel - Vanilla Forx con’t 80mm 100mm Preload Topcap 125mm Travel Spacers 20mm Adjuster Knobs 25mm 20mm Main Spring All Forx RL, RLC RLC Only 25mm 20mm Negative Spring Guide 25mm 20mm 25mm 20mm Plunger Shaft Vanilla Forx Travel Spacer Diagram Bushings Bushings should be checked annually for excessive wear. If fore and aft movement is detected between the upper tubes and lower legs, contact an Authorized FOX Racing Shox Service Center or FOX Racing Shox for further instructions.
Changing Oil con’t Step 1 - Remove the blue air cap from the top of the left fork leg. Let the air out of the fork. Refer to Pump Instructions for details about letting the air out with a pump. Remove left top cap with a 26mm socket 6-point socket wrench. Step 2 - Loosen the bottom nut 3-4 turns with a 10mm wrench. With a plastic mallet, gently tap the bottom of the shaft to disengage it from the lower leg. Allow oil to drain into a bucket. Remove the bottom nut and crush washer.
Changing Oil con’t Step 4 - Carefully pull the damper from the fork. It will still contain oil. Step 5 - Place the damper upright in a deep bucket and carefully cycle the shaft up and down several times to pump out the remaining oil. Gently shake the damper to check whether it is empty. Step 6 - When the damper is empty, pull it to its maximum length and install it into the fork. Install the crush washer and bottom nut and torque to 50 in-lbs.