Trouble Shooting - DT SWISS O.D.L Technical Manual

8 Trouble Shooting

DANGER
Risk of injury due to a damaged fork!
If damages or malfunctions are noticed, the fork must not be used!
• Contact a DT Swiss service center or your dealer to solve the problem.
Bedding-In Time
Some parts of the new fork may need some bedding-in or sagging-in time. Especially the bushings of a new
fork may have a higher breakaway force. This can make the fork uncomfortable. After about 20 hours of riding
the fork should be run in and the effect will disappear.
After a Crash
After a crash the danger of damages is very high. Check your fork after each crash.
• Visual check: Check for damages such as cracks, breaks, oil leakages and scratches etc.
• Functional check: Check if all functions are working correctly.
• Acoustic check: Listen for unusual noises during slow riding or braking in a secure area.
Do not use a defective fork! Contact your local dealer or the responsible DT Swiss service center to repair the
damage!
Bushing Clearance
DT Swiss forks use bushings in combination with oil lubrication. The function of the bushings is laid out for
driving operation regarding an optimum of lubrication, thermal expansion of parts based on warming,
manufacturing tolerances and the occurring loads. The bushing clearance is therefore necessary for the correct
function of the fork and may be noticeable. A noticeable bushing clearance does not automatically mean an
excessive wear out.
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