Clean/Re-Grease Telescope - Cannondale 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF Owner's Manual

Clean/Re-Grease Telescope

Periodically, or whenever the fork is ridden in extreme
conditions or is submerged, perform the following procedure.
To clean and re-grease
1. Release all air pressure through Schrader valve in bottom
of fork.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Carefully release the upper and lower zip ties securing the
fork boot. If the boot is secured with a band clamp, loosen
and remove the clamp.
4. Lift the unsecured boot up to expose the inner tube .
5. Wipe off the old grease with a dry shop towel.
5. Re-apply a fresh heavy coating of grease. Any clean
high-quality bicycle bearing grease selected for riding
temperatures and environment can be used.
We assemble forks at our factory using
LUBRIPLATE GR-132.
http://www.lubriplate.com/pdf/pds/3_4%20GR-132.pdf
Cycle the fork several times between applying grease to
the new grease is worked into the bearings.
7. Reposition the boot and replace the upper and lower
clamps.
NOTICE
■ DO NOT USE SPRAY CLEANERS OR
ABRASIVES. USE A CLEAN SHOP TOWEL
ONLY.
NOTE: Make sure the clamps are secure without over-
tightening. A loose clamp may allow water or dirt to pass
behind the boot. If the clamps are too tight, boot damage
can occur.
HD225/ KIT,GREASE,LUBRIPLATE
BOOT
(shown lifted)
INNER RACE
INNER TUBE
20
WIPE OFF
OLD GREASE
WITH CLEAN
LINT-FREE
SHOP TOWEL
RE APPLY RE-APPLY
NEW GREASE