Manitou 2001 MARS Service Manual

2001 MARS SERVICE MANUAL
I. ANSWER PRECISION SUSPENSION
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE HIGHEST TECHNOLOGY MOUNTAIN BIKE SUSPENSION FORK AVAIL-
ABLE. 2001 MARS FORK MODELS HAVE STATE OF THE ART AIR SPRING SYSTEMS. THE MARS SERIES
ALL USE THE TWIN PISTON CHAMBER SYSTEM (TPC) THAT SURPASS ALL OTHER TYPES OF OIL DAMPED
SYSTEM IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY.
Your 2001 MARS Fork is fully assembled and ready to for installation onto your bicycle and comes
equipped with a 1 1/8 threadless steerer tube. All MARS forks come in two versions: standard and
No-Boss. The standard version has mounts for both V-brakes and disc brakes. The No-Boss version
has the cantilever brake boss removed and is for disk brake use only.
II. CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL WARNING: Bicycling is a hazardous activity that requires that the rider stay in
control of his or her bicycle at all times. Reading this manual entirely and properly main-
taining your bicycle and suspension fork will reduce the possibility of injury or possible
death. Prior to riding your bicycle, you should inspect your suspension fork to ensure that
no damage has occurred during the course of riding. Do not ride your bicycle if the fork
shows any signs of bending, cracking, leaking, or if it is missing any of the originally supplied
components. Any fall from your bicycle can result in serious injury or even death.
Following these instruction can help you reduce the risk of being injured.
If you are a moderate or aggressive off-road rider, or ride at least three times a week over
rough terrain, Answer recommends returning your suspension fork every 2 years for a
through inspection and update. Take your fork to a Manitou authorized dealer who can
arrange for shipment to Answer Products, or you may call Answer to have your fork shipped
directly at (661) 257-4411.
IMPORTANT: The 2001 MARS fork is for off road use only and as such, does not come with the
reflectors for on road use.
1 Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions (inner legs) removed from the crown.
The steerer tube and stanchions are press fit assembled at the factory. Pressing them out will
permanently damage the crown, steerer tube, and stanchions beyond repair and render them
unsafe for any continued use.
2 Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube. Machining threads will weaken the steerer
tube and create an unsafe condition. The only safe thing to do is obtain the proper
crown/steerer from your dealer.