Fork Damage; Disassembly/Modification; Fork Under High-Pressure - Cannondale 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF Owner's Manual

FORK DAMAGE

WARNING
STOP RIDING A DAMAGED FORK IMMEDIATELY.
The following conditions indicate that serious fork damage
is present:
1. Any unusual "klunking" or knocking noises.
2. A change in fork travel.
3. An over-extended, elongated, or compressed boot.
4. Changes from the way the fork had been working
5. Loss of adjustment features, oil leaks, or air leaks.
6. Crash or impact damage (deep scratches, gouges,
dents, or bending)
7. Small cracks under the bolt head of upper and lower
clamp bolts. This inspection requires the removal of
the bolts.
Horizontal cracks above and below the intersection
of the upper and lower clamps with the outer tube
portion of the Lefty carbon structure.
Vertical cracks in the outer tube (where the races
and needle bearings run). These may show as long,
straight lines perhaps several lines parallel to each
other.
Also, please read Inspect For Safety in PART II, Section D. of
your Cannondale Bicycle Owner's Manual.
HAVE ANY DAMAGED FORK INSPECTED AND DAMAGE
REPAIRED BY YOUR CANNONDALE DEALER. YOU CAN
BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN
ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS WARNING.
The MAINTENANCE section of this supplement includes
information about regular maintenance practices that can
keep your fork in good operating condition.
DISASSEMBLY OR MODIFICATIONS
WARNING
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE FORK.
Improper service or modification can lead to serious fork
damage or serious personal injury. If your fork requires
service, please take it to an Authorized Cannondale Dealer.
DO NOT:
1. Drill, file, cut or remove material from any fork part.
2. Weld, clamp, or bond anything to the fork.
3. Attempt to remove or add the damping cartridge or
other internal fork parts.
The MAINTENANCE section of this manual indicates (*)
service items to be completed through an Authorized
Cannondale Dealer. Your dealer can arrange for the
neccessary service through our Factory Tech Room.

FORK UNDER HIGH-PRESSURE

WARNING
SERVICE BY PROFESSIONAL BIKE MECHANIC ONLY.
Special tools are required. All air pressure must be
released before servicing any fork. Never attempt to
work on a pressurized fork.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED,
OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU IGNORE THIS
WARNING.
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