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- Page 1 2:1(56 0$18$/ 6833/(0(17 /HIW\ 0$; /HIW\ -DNH 31 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Information important to your safety is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The safety alert symbol means..“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Features ....4 WARNING Lefty MAX TPC+ ....4 This manual adds important safety, maintenance, POTENTIAL HAZARD Lefty Jake. -
Page 4: Product Features
8" Rotor Compatible Boot HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • International Disc Brake Compatible If you observe any of the above, DO NOT RIDE. Take the fork to an Authorized Cannondale • 8" Rotor Compatible Boot Dealer to have it inspected and serviced. -
Page 5: Fork Pre-Ride Checklist
(1) The disc brake acts a secondary wheel wheel between your knees, and trying to twist the retention device. An improperly installed rotor Your Cannondale Owner’s Manual (Cannondale handlebars from side to side. The bars should not could allow the front wheel to come off of the Owner’s Manual for Multi-speed Bicycles) includes a... -
Page 6: Fork Setup
bolt the brake rotor onto the hub, be sure that the brake line should pass from the lever through the two NOTE : seals rests against the large cartridge bearing and cable guides on the outside of the fork leg. The brake line should not be held tightly in the that the rotor holds the seal in place. -
Page 7: Front Wheel
Rear brake line and rear derailleur cable bolt or bearing be sure to reinstall the cap with a from the brake disc (rotor). Take note of any small amount of grease on the cap threads. shims present and be sure to reinstall them The rear brake line and rear derailleur cable should later during reassembly. - Page 8 clockwise to loosen it. environments. CAUTION : Take extra measures to protect the Lefty axle CAUTION : spindle from damage when the wheel is removed. Dents, scratches, or other damage Make sure the spindle (threads and the from a fall or drop to the ground could spindle shaft) are completely clean before severely damage the spindle preventing the...
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Page 9: Computer Mounting
Do not mount the magnet in any manner that will interfere with the proper functioning of the front disc brake. Consult the manufacturer’s mounting instruc- tions/ Have an Authorized Cannondale Dealer install a ride computer. Pickup sensor Wheel magnet... -
Page 10: Tuning
Sag is the distance the fork compresses when you Four is the maximum number of preload sit on the bike with your static weight. Adjusting shims recommend by Cannondale. If you preload affects the amount of sag. We recommend The shims are located between the top washer... -
Page 11: Fork Spring
Lefty compresses. When installing springs, be sure to use the The blue compression adjuster of the Lefty Max appropriate Bottom-Out and Preload spacer located at the bottom of the fork leg. which are included in the spring kits. See FORK SPRING table below. -
Page 12: Rebound Damping
Do not force the adjuster beyond the stops! Rebound damping - slows (or resists) the speed your Lefty extends after being compressed. The red rebound adjuster of the Lefty Max and Lefty Jake is located at the top of the fork leg. MAINTENANCE... -
Page 13: Schedule
Make sure that the disc brake tubing has not rubbed a hole into the boot. If the tubing is rubbing on the boot, you should reroute it to elim- inate the contact. Your Cannondale retailer can assist you with this procedure. -
Page 14: Mechanical Adjustments
Take your steps every other month as well as checking for bicycle to an authorized Cannondale retailer where a boot - severe structural damage inside the fork needle bearing migration. -
Page 15: Changing The Fork Oil
3. If your fork is a Lefty Jake, proceed to step 7. 8. Pour the specified oil volume into the bottom If your fork is a Lefty MAX, with it upside- 5. Use a 22mm socket to carefully remove the of the fork. -
Page 16: Fork Removal
4. Then slide the fork downward until the bottom of the upper collar meets the top of the upper 16.Install the blue compression knob onto the Lefty MAX. clamp. CAUTION : TORQUE : Set screw - 9.0 Lbf•in (1.0 N•m). -
Page 17: Changing The Fork Spring
TORQUE : Outer cap - 89.0 lbf•in (10.0N•m). any metal preload shims that may have been If you are working on a Lefty MAX, be sure to added. 6. With the washer against the underside of the... -
Page 18: Checking Needle Bearing Migration
30mm open ended wrench. O-ring. MAX - to install the red clicker rebound adjustment knob onto a Lefty MAX, install both JAKE - Remove the red rebound adjustment springs into the black outer cap. knob by loosening (not removing) the 2mm Allen wrench and lifting the knob off. -
Page 19: Cleaning
Resetting migrated needle bearings. spring, the preload spacer can not be installed CLEANING in the next step. Resetting (following migrated needle bearings • When cleaning, avoid harsh detergents and inspection) 4. Install the washer. chemical solvents. Use mild solutions of ordinary dish soaps and clean water. -
Page 20: Illustrations
ILLUSTRATIONS TIRE SIZE / CLEARANCE... -
Page 21: Rebound Damping Assembly
REBOUND DAMPING ASSEMBLY DESC REBOUND SHAFT ASSEMBLY SPRING BOTTOM OUT BUMPER BOTTOM OUT SPACER PRELOAD SPACER DAMPER SLEEVE PRELOAD SHIM WASHER #123 O-RING OUTER CAP #110 O-RING SET SCREW REBOUND KNOB (JAKE) -
Page 22: Compression Damping Assembly
COMPRESSION DAMPING ASSEMBLY DESC O-RING (-021) O-RING (-115) COMPRESSION VALVE O-RING (-114) 145 mm 5-632 O-RING, .110 X .040 BLEED SCREW FOAM COMPENSATOR BOTTOM BLEED CAP TORQUE: 18.0 IN-LB (2.03 N-M) WITH EPOXY BOND... - Page 24 Hanzepoort 27 Mona Vale, N.S.W. 2103 7570 GC Oldenzaal Australia Netherlands (Voice): 011.612.9979.5851 (Voice): +31 541 573580 (Fax): 61-29979-5688. (Fax): 31-5415-14240 E-mail : cannondaleaustralia@cannondale.com E-mail : servicedeskeurope@cannondale.com Lefty MAX_Jake Supplement 1.fm © 2002 Cannondale Corporation - All Rights Reserved...
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