Fox 36 Float 160 Manual

36 FLOAT 160

Installing Your Fork

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Before You Ride

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Setting Sag

Information
features,
adjustments
lower leg
riding styles
Installing Your Fork
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. If your fork came pre-installed on your bicycle, continue to the next section.
Before You Ride
1. Check that your 20 mm axle pinch bolts and crown pinch bolts are properly adjusted and tightened.
2. Clean the outside of your fork with only mild soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft dry rag.
damage to paint and anodized parts (upper tubes, knobs, steerers).
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction. Do not use a
3. Inspect the entire exterior of your fork. The fork should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged.
and repair.
4. Check your headset adjustment. If loose, adjust it accordingly to your bicycle manufacturer's recommendations.
5. Check that all brake cables or hoses are properly fastened.
6. Test the proper operation of your front and rear brakes on level ground.
Setting Sag
To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary to set the
1. Unscrew the blue aircap on top of the left fork leg to expose the Schrader valve.
2. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump
3. Pump your fork to the appropriate setting from the
4. Unless your fork already has a sag setting o-ring on an upper tube, install a zip tie to an upper tube. Slide the o-ring or the zip tie down against the scraper lip of the fork dust seal.
5. Make sure the low-speed compression is open (fully counter-clockwise out).
6. Dressed to ride, position your bike next to a wall or table to support yourself. Without bouncing, mount your bicycle. Assume a normal riding position for at least 30 seconds, allowing the
suspension to fully settle.
7. Dismount your bike without bouncing downward, without further moving the o-ring or zip tie. Measure the distance between the seal and the zip tie. This measurement is your sag value.
8. Compare your actual sag value to your target sag value in the
If your sag measurement value is less than the Sag Setup table value, screw on the pump fitting, note the current air pressure setting and depress the black bleed-valve to reduce the
gauge pressure by 5 psi. Measure sag again and repeat this adjustment, if necessary.
If your sag measurement value is greater than the Sag Setup table value, screw on the pump fitting, note the current air pressure setting and pump to increase the gauge pressure by 5
psi. Measure sag again and repeat this adjustment if necessary.
9. Screw the blue aircap back on.
10. Check your rebound adjustment; adjust it if necessary.
12. Suggested Air Spring Pressure Settings
11. Rider
Weight
lbs.
15. ≤125
17. 125 - 135
19. 135 - 145
21. 145 - 155
23. 155 - 170
25. 170 - 185
27. 185 - 200
29. 200 - 215
31. 215 - 230
33. 230 - ≥250
35.
36. Sag Setup
37. Travel 38. XC
40. 160 mm (6.30") 41. 24 mm (0.94")
| Adjusting Rebound | Adjusting High Speed Compression
travel • 6.3 in./160 mm
Factory FIT RC2; 160: Kashima
coated or hard anodized upper tubes,
1.5" tapered or 1 1/8" steerer, low-
speed compression, high-speed
model
compression, air spring pressure,
rebound.
Performance O/B R; 160: Hard
anodized upper tubes, 1.5" tapered or
1 1/8" steerer, air spring pressure,
rebound.
20QR thru axle system, post style disc
brake mounting
spring air
AM, FR
high pressure washer
proper air spring pressure by adjusting
to the Schrader valve.
Suggested Air Spring Pressure Settings
Sag Setup table below.
13. PSI
14. 160 mm
16. 45
18. 45
20. 50
22. 55
24. 60
26. 65
28. 70
30. 75
32. 80
34. 85
39. All-Mountain
42. 40 mm (1.57")
| Adjusting Low-Speed Compression
NOTE: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can cause serious
on your fork.
Contact your local dealer
sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel.
table below, then remove the pump.
| Service Intervals | Important Safety
or FOX Racing Shox for further inspection