Front Suspension - Intense M1 PRO Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION SETUP
The M1 Pro uses FOX air sprung suspension in the front fork and a coil spring
in the rear. First you need to set the air pressure. Look at the air pressure on the
chart below to calculate the pressure you require. Remember to calculate your
weight when you are in full riding gear. You are looking for approximately 15-
20% sag depending on preference between more firm or plush feel. The 203mm
(7.99") fork that comes on the M1 pro model should be around 30mm (1.2") of
sag for firm and 41mm (1.6") of sag for plush. Adjust the pressure in your forks
until you reach the correct sag.
FOX 40 FLOAT FACTO RY G R IP X2 203 MM
SUGGESTED STARTING POINTS FOR SETTING UP YOUR FORK
RIDER WEIGHT AIR PRESSURE
(LBS/KGS) (PSI)
120-130 / 54-59 52
130-140 / 59-64 58
140-150 / 64-68 64
150-160 / 68-73 68
160-170 / 73-77 72
170-180 / 77-82 76
180-190 / 82-86 80
190-200 / 86-91 84
200-210 / 91-95 87
210-220 / 95-100 90
220-230 / 100-104 94
230-240 / 104-109 97
240-250 / 109-113 101
Proper set up and tuning can vary from shock to shock. Please consult the FOX
manual included with your bike for complete information about set up, tuning and
general maintenance or visit ridefox.com
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M1 PRO
REBOUND DIAL LSR HSR
NO. OF CLICKS
13 10 10
12 9 9
11 8 8
10 8 8
9 7 7
8 7 7
7 6 6
6 5 5
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 3 3
1 2 2
ADJUSTING GRIP
COMPRESSION
DAMPING
Adjusting your high and low
speed compression setting
controls how the fork feels as
it's compressed through its
travel under various types of
hits. Use your high and low
speed compression adjusters
to tune the fork to meet
your riding style and terrain.
High-speed compression
(HSC) adjustment is useful
to control fork performance
during bigger hits, landings,
and square-edged bumps.
Low-speed compression
The rebound adjuster for the fork is a red dial
adjustment is useful to
located under the cap on the bottom of the right fork
control fork performance
leg. Rebound controls how fast the fork extends
during rider weight shifts,
after compressing. The rebound adjustment is
G-outs, and other slow
dependent on the air pressure setting. For example,
inputs
higher air pressure requires more rebound damping.
Use your air pressure to find your rebound setting.
FOX recommends beginning
Turn your rebound knob to the closed position
with the High-speed
(full clockwise) until it stops. Then back it out
compression set 5 clicks out
(counterclockwise) to the number of clicks shown in
(counter-clockwise) and Low-
the table opposite.
speed compression set 10
clicks out (counter-clockwise)
Adjust rebound until (when tested) the fork returns
from closed (full clockwise).
quickly but the tire stays on the ground. If the
tire does leave the ground momentarily, slow the
rebound down by turning the adjuster clockwise.
REBOUND
Open
(counterclockwise)
Least amount of rebound
damping. Fork rebounds
fastest.
Closed
(clockwise)
Most amount of rebound
damping. Fork rebounds
slowest.
REBOUND DIAL
(UNDER CAP)
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