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High-speed compression damping controls the force it takes to move the fork through its travel, or how quickly the wheel responds to a bump. This adjuster rotates to stops at each
end and has 24 clicks of adjustment. It is factory-set at 12 clicks out from the fully closed (clockwise) position.
Knob
Setting
Setting
Descriptio
Tuning Tips
(clicks counter-
clockwise OUT
n
from fully
clockwise IN)
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. If setting
Soft
is too soft, you may bottom often on square-edged hits
Compression
24
and G-outs.
Average Compression (factory setting)
12
Reduces bottom-out and provides maximum bump
Firm
absorption. If setting is too firm, you may experience a
Compression
harsh ride with poor traction and use too little of the
1
available travel.
Adjusting TALAS Travel
36 TALAS RC2 forks feature two externally adjustable travel choices, and these are easily selected with the TALAS travel adjusting topcap located on top of the left fork leg. Travel
options and direction are printed on the topcap.
NOTE:
When changing travel, the TALAS system automatically adjusts to provide you with the appropriate linear air spring rate for each travel setting. There is no need
to change the air pressure in the TALAS air chamber after adjusting travel.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, adjust TALAS travel only when you're not riding the bike.
Service Intervals
To extend the service life of your FOX fork or shock, the best
product maintenance plan you can follow is cleaning the
product exterior
after each and every ride or
soapy water, a very light pressure water spray to rinse, and
wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can damage the shock's exterior finish or its anodized parts.
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction.
Never use a
high pressure washer
on your FOX fork or
rear shock.
When dirt dries onto the fork upper tube or shock body, it will
chafe and damage the wiper seal. With a damaged seal, dirt
works its way into the fork or shock. Simple, periodic
maintenance can greatly extend the service life of your FOX
fork or shock.
TIP:
If you ride in extreme conditions frequently (wet and muddy, downhill racing, winter riding, etc.), correspondingly the service intervals should be more frequent.
Rear Shocks
service item
check sag; reset if necessary
set damping adjustments
clean shock exterior with mild soap and water only; wipe dry
air sleeve maintenance
(FLOAT & DHX Air shocks)
clean and inspect bushings & reducers
suspension fluid service (must be performed by
Shox
or
Authorized Service
Air Spring Forks (All 32, 34, 36 FLOAT, TALAS, and DRCV)
service item
check sag; reset if necessary
set damping adjustments
clean exterior of fork with mild soap and water only; wipe dry
inspect dropout thickness (9 mm)
change oil in lower legs
Visit the
FOXHelp service site
for more service procedures
change FLOAT fluid in air chamber
change FLOAT fluid in air chamber
TALAS and DRCV forks.
service damper: 32, 34, and 36 FIT; open cartridge (OC) and
180 mm:
•
7.10" (180 mm)
•
5.50" (140 mm)
race. Use mild
set sag
with soft towel
FOX Racing
Center)
set sag
with soft towel
inspect bushings
information.
of FLOAT forks.
Terralogic
®
each ride/
every 30
new
every 100 hours/annually
race
hours
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every 30
new
each ride/race
hours
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every 100
hours
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