Fox 36 Talas 180 Manual

36 TALAS 180

Installing Your Fork

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Before You Ride

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Setting Sag

Intervals | Important Safety Information
adjustments
NOTE: This fork is designed to use the downhill brake system only. The disc brake caliper mounts directly to the fork leg and is positioned specifically for the use of
200-225 mm rotors.
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.
cause serious 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.
inspection 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 center blue aircap in the middle of the TALAS travel adjusting topcap on top of the left fork leg, to expose the Schrader valve.
with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other.
2. Set the TALAS lever to the long travel position, turn off lockout and cycle the fork a few times.
position. Sag and spring rate will automatically readjust when you change to different travel settings.
3. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump
4. Pump your fork to the appropriate setting from the
5. 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.
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
| Adjusting Rebound | Adjusting High-Speed Compression
• 7.1 in./180 mm
travel TALAS 2-position travel adjust
system, 180-140 mm
Factory FIT RC2, 180: Kashima coated
or hard anodized upper tubes, 1.5"
tapered or 1 1/8" steerer, low-speed
compression, high-speed compression,
model
air spring pressure, rebound
features,
Performance O/B R,
anodized upper tubes, 1.5" tapered or 1
1/8" steerer, air spring pressure,
rebound
20QR thru axle system, post style disc
lower leg
brake mounting
spring air
riding style AM, FR, DH
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. 180 mm
16. 45
18. 48
20. 50
22. 53
24. 55
26. 60
28. 70
30. 80
32. 90
34. 100
| Adjusting Low-Speed Compression
180: Hard
NOTE: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can
on your fork.
Contact your local dealer
sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel.
NOTE: For the best TALAS performance, always set sag in the long travel
table below, then remove the pump.
| Adjusting Talas Travel | Service
or FOX Racing Shox for further
TIP: Hold the TALAS lever steady