Maintenance - X-Fusion Velvet R 2008 Owner's Manual

Remember that if your rebound is too slow, your VELVET R will have a tendency to "pack
up," as it cannot extend fast enough before encountering the next bump. Your VELVET R
will eventually run out of travel to do its job. On the other hand, if your rebound is too fast
what you will have on your bike is a glorified pogo stick, providing you nothing more than
an out-of-control spring. You definitely don't want to be "kicked off" the bike by your chaotic
rebound setting.
So, try to find a rebound setting that is in between. As stated in INITIAL SETUP (QUICKSTART),
X-Fusion recommends that you set your rebound to 6 clicks IN from full OUT. Or put another
way, turn your rebound knob fully counterclockwise until it stops; now turn it clockwise 6
clicks. That's the baseline setting.
Now go out and ride around a bit. Since you know your baseline setting, experiment going
2 clicks out (or in). If you don't like the new setting, come back in (or out) 1 click. This
procedure is called "bracketing," and will help you find the ride that's right. You might even
change your rebound depending on the type of conditions you're riding in. Stutter bumps,
for example, might necessitate that your fork quickly prepares for the next hit; therefore,
you might want a faster rebound.

Maintenance

X-Fusion forks are high performance products. The hydraulic dampers are not designed to
be serviceable by the end user. DO NOT PUNCTURE, EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES or
DISASSEMBLE.
Always keep your fork clean. Use warm water, mild soap and a soft scrub brush to clean your
fork. NEVER USE A HIGH POWERED WASHER FOR CLEANING YOUR FORK!
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