POST-MODERNE UNICON Quick Start Manual

POST-MODERNE
UNICON™ Suspension Fork
with PrμF™ Micro-Adjustment
INTRODUCTION
➢ UNICON™ = Concentric Uni-Shock Suspension Fork
➢ PrμF™ System = Precision Micro-adjustment Fork System
[Patented]
PrμF™ Micro-Adjustment Adjustment of the Play-Control
This document explains the simple but important steps to properly
adjust this Post-Moderne suspension fork's side-play.
It's important to carefully and properly adjust the side-play for these
reasons:
● Minimize the chance for fore/af ibratons during braking.
● Ensure precise and accurate steering.
● Ensure the smooth up/down mo ement of the suspension
S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O NS
⚠ IMPORTANT: Read Carefully and Follow Each Instructon Step-By-
Step
⚠ WARNING: Failure to follow instructons may cause irreparable
damage to the fork and to the rest of the bicycle. Failure to follow
instructons may cause injury or death to the bicycle rider or people
around the bicycle rider.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
✔ 4mm and 6mm Allen keys
✔ 14mm spanner wrench
✔ White Lithium Grease (e.g. Lubriplate™ GR-132 or similar)
1 . S P R I N G P R E - L O A D A D J U S T M E NT
Frequency: One-tme, or if the rider or the rider's preference
changes.
Purpose: Spring Pre-Load should be set-up for each rider's
preference. If the suspension feels too sof or too sti then the pre-
load should be adjusted
Steps:
1.1 The pre-load adjuster screw is located under the fork crown
(abo e the tre), recessed inside a larger fxing screw.
1.2 NOTE: It may be necessary to remo e the front wheel,
mudguards, etc, to access the adjuster screw.
1.3 Use a 4mm allen key to adjust the pre-load screw.
1.4 Turn clockwise to increase pre-load and stien the
suspension.
1.5 Turn counter-clockwise to decrease pre-load and sofen the
suspension.
Note: The fork comes from the factory set at the lowest pre-load
setting.
Post Moderne UNICON Fork Instruction Sheet – Rev.20190815
2 . U N I C O N ™ LU B R I C A T I O N
Frequency: Inspect monthly. Re-grease as-needed.
Purpose: Grease on the inner UNICON shaf is important for smooth
suspension operaton.
Steps:
2.1 Check the grease on the inner shaf ofen. If the grease is dry
or dirty then it should be re-greased
2.2 Remo e the rubber-boot by peeling it up away from the Unicon
mechanism to expose the inner shaf.
2.3 Inspect the grease on the shaf.
2.4 If necessary, remo e old grease with a clean rag and then re-
grease liberally with white lithium grease.
2.5 Replace the rubber-boot to seal the fork.
3. PrμF™ MICRO-ADJUSTMENT of PLAY
Frequency: As-needed. If any play de elops in the suspension.
Purpose: Maintain smooth steering, braking and suspension.
Steps:
3.1 Remo e the rubber-boot by peeling it down away to expose
the Micro-Adjustment system.
3.2 Each of the micro-adjustment screws are held in positon with
locking-nuts.
3.3 Loosen the adjustng screws with a 14 mm spanner (wrench)
before startng the micro-adjustment.
3.4 Adjust the 4 screws with a 6 mm allen-key to remo e any play
or looseness.
(i) Tighten each opposing pair of screws together. For example,
tghten pair [A-A], then pair [B-B]. Repeat as necessary.
(ii) Alternately, loosen the screws to remo e any binding or
stcton.
3.5 The fork is correctly adjusted when there is no play but the fork
mo es through it's tra el smoothly.
3.6 Make sure to tghten all 4 screws e enly.
3.7 Re-tghten each of the locking- nuts to 70-80 kgf-cm
(6.9-8.8 N-m) whilst holding each screw in positon.
3.8 Check the fork mo ement:
(i) up-and-down tra el is smooth
(ii) has no front-to-back play
(iii) has no side-to-side or twistng play
3.9 If the fork does not pass the abo e checklist, then repeat points
3.3 to 3.9 untl it passes.
3.10 Replace the rubber-boot to seal the fork.
⚠ WARNING: Ne er touch the tamper-resistant screws !
CONTACT US / INQUIRIES:
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Mail: Post Moderne
Moderne Tech Corporaton
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Yangmei, Taoyuan 326