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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.com
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FLOAT Forx Features Vanilla Forx Features One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg Double butted Aluminum Steerer Double butted Aluminum Steerer PSC - Precision Steering Control PSC - Precision Steering Control CLS - Coil Lubrication System CLS - Coil Lubrication System SDC - Shimmed Damping Control SDC - Shimmed Damping Control Rebound Adjustment Rebound Adjustment FLOAT Air Spring Technology Vanilla Coil Spring Technology Adjustable Travel- 80&100mm Adjustable Travel - 80, 1
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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 ......
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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 u
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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 discre- tion of FOX Racing Shox and will cover only defective materials and workmanship. This warranty is void when damage to the fork has occurred from the following: Abuse Seal damage due to power washing Damage to the exterior finish
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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. If your fork loses oil, tops out excessively or
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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 Maximum Peak Tire Edge Tire Maximum Peak Tire Diameter = 343mm = 27.00 inch Diameter Diameter Maximum Edge Tire Diameter = 326mm = 25.67 inch Maximum Tire Width
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Service Intervals Your FOX FORX will perform best if serviced at the regular intervals shown below. After Each Every 25 Every 100 Instructions Item Annually Ride Hours Hours found on: Wash and Dry Exterior of Fork X page 7 Clean Fork Seals & Inspect / X page 16 Lube Foam Rings Clean and Refill FLOAT Fluid in X page 15 Air Chamber (FLOAT Forx Only) Bushing Wear Inspection X page 14 X Change Fork Oil page 14 Required Tools and Supplies Torque Setting Used for: Safety Glasses n/a Protecting Eyes Bu
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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. Vanilla:
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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)
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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. The proper rebound setting is a personal preference and varies depending upon spring prel
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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. Refer to Pump Instructions for details about lett
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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, 1.5mm hex wrench, torque wrench, plastic face
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Changing Travel - Vanilla Forx cont 80mm 100mm 125mm Adjuster Knobs Preload Topcap All Forx Travel 25mm 20mm Spacers 20mm Main RL, RLC Spring RLC Only 25mm Negative 20mm 25mm Spring Guide Plunger 20mm Shaft 25mm 20mm 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. Grasp t
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Changing Oil cont 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. Step 3 - Compr
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Changing Oil cont 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. Step 7 - Measure 160cc of fresh FOX Suspension Fluid
