Travel Adjustment - Manitou Systems DORADOPRO - EXPERT Owner's Manual

10, page 10. This damping characteristic is set by the TPC+
Adjuster. The TPC+ Adjuster is located on the bottom of the
right dropout. It is red and is encircled by the black High-
Speed Adjuster. The TPC+ Adjuster, when turned clockwise
(counter-clockwise when referenced from the handlebars) will
make the suspension firmer during high-speed, deep-travel
events. Turning the TPC+ adjuster counter-clockwise (counter-
clockwise when referenced from the handlebars) will make the
suspension plusher during high-speed, deep-travel events.
The TPC+ Adjuster is equipped with 20 detent positions.
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During extreme High-Speed events, the rider's mass forces
the fork deep into its travel (more than 160mm [6in]). During
these severe bottoming events the damper will engage the
Hydraulic Bottom-Out Resistance Circuit. This dedicated cir-
cuit creates a cushion that is both position- and shaft-velocity-
dependent; the faster and deeper the fork enters the Hydraulic
Bottom-Out, the more force it generates to prevent the fork
from bottoming. The Hydraulic Bottom-Out is factory tuned,
and is non-adjustable.
A "Low-Speed" event is characterized by a short-travel (less
than 100mm [4in]) low-shaft-velocity as a result of changes to
the bike's trail stance (i.e. berms, G-outs, pedaling, & braking).
The low-speed characteristics of the fork will be dictated by the
TPC+ adjuster. Note also that the lower the shaft velocity, the
more this condition is controlled by spring force (air pressure).
In longer duration events such as braking for several seconds,
the AMOUNT of dive is controlled by air pressure, while the
SPEED of dive is controlled by damping.
It is the rider's responsibility to ensure their fork is tuned
properly to account for rider weight, spring rate, tire pressure,
terrain style, and riding style. It is recommended that the fork
is tested on "easy" terrain in various High-Speed Adjuster and
TPC+ Adjuster settings to both feel the range of adjustment
and find the ideal setting for the course.
REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTMENT
The importance of proper rebound setting can not be over-
emphasized. It plays a major role in maximizing traction, bike
control, and even ride quality, especially over small bumps.
Rebound damping controls the speed at which the fork returns
to the static sag position. This can mean the wheel moving
down to follow the back side of a bump (traction, ride qual-
ity) OR the bike/rider moving upward after a landing, g-out,
or braking event (bounce, kick-back.) During a high-speed,
short-travel event it is desirable to have the fork return to static
sag position quickly to prevent "pack-up". "Pack-up" is when
the fork does not return fast enough through a series of stutter
bumps and the fork becomes low in the travel, minimizing the
available travel for additional high speed events, and forcing
the suspension into a firmer range of spring force, causing
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harshness and a reduction in traction. Contrarily, during high-
speed, deep-travel events it is desirable to have the fork return
to the static sag position more slowly to prevent loss of trac-
tion, or bounce after the event. It is the rider's responsibility to
ensure their fork is tuned properly to account for rider weight,
spring rate, tire pressure, terrain style, and riding style. It is
recommended that the fork be tested on "easy" terrain in vari-
ous rebound settings to both feel the range of adjustment and
find the ideal setting for the course. The Rebound Adjuster is
located on top of the right leg (See Image 11 below). It is blue
and is equipped with 20 detent positions. Turning the Rebound
Adjuster clockwise will make the suspension return slower.
Turning the Rebound Adjuster counter-clockwise will make the
suspension return faster.

TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT

The Dorado is capable of being internally adjusted from
203mm of travel to 180mm of travel. This may be done with no
change to the spring rate for a given spring air pressure. The
comp-rod assembly must be removed for this operation. If the
fork is not yet installed on the bike, skip to step 4.
CAUTION!
Cleanliness is critical to performance and reliability of air
systems, and indeed all seals and bushings. Maintain a clean
work area, free of lint, dust, and metal shavings from threads
or external sources such as steer tube cutting. Clean parts
with isopropyl alcohol as needed.
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1. Loosen the four drop-out pinch bolts (two per dropout)
using a 4mm hex wrench; do not remove the pinch bolts
from the dropouts.
2. Remove the Hex Axle bolt using a 6mm hex wrench. Slide
the 20mm Hex Axle out of the drop-outs and wheel hub.
3. Remove brake caliper completely from left dropout, along
with brake cable from left leg guard.
4. Remove the Schrader valve cap on top of the left leg (spring
leg). Relieve all air pressure from the air valve using a shock
pump with a pressure relief valve and pressure gauge. The
pressure gauge should read 0 PSI before removing the pump.
Do not replace the valve cap yet.
5. Using a 36mm wrench loosen (but do not remove) the top
cap on the on top of the left leg (spring leg).
6. It is recommended that the left leg, spring leg, be completely
removed for this operation. Loosen, but do not remove, the
two pinch bolts on the left side (spring side) of the lower crown,
and the one pinch bolt on the left side (spring side) of the up-
per crown using a 5mm hex wrench. Slide the left leg (spring
leg) completely out from the upper and lower crowns. Be care-
ful not to lose clamp spacers in lower crown.
7. Holding the leg upright, continue to remove the top cap from
the top of the outer leg. Slide the outer leg down.
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