Suspensions - Fantic Caballero 125 series Owner's Manual

SUSPENSIONS

FRONT-WHEEL SUSPENSION
To change the oil of the front fork, go to a FAN-
TIC MOTOR Dealer who will guarantee thorough,
prompt service.
Carefully read page 70 (MAINTENANCE). For the
maintenance intervals, see page 71 (PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE CHARTS) under:
- Fork oil and oil seal.
CONTROL
Carry out the following checks.
- Apply the front brake lever, push down hard
and repeatedly on the handlebar making the
fork compress. The movement must be gen-
tle and there must be no trace of oil on the
rods.
- Check that all the parts of the front-wheel
suspension are tight.
In the event of malfunction or if the work of spe-
cialists is needed, consult a Dealer.
The front-wheel suspension consists of:
- a hydraulic fork connected through two
plates to steering head tube.
SETTING front suspension with Marzocchi
fork double adjustment.
A fork is mounted by the manufacturer on these
models that envisages two types of adjustment.
At the time the vehicle is sold the adjustment is
naturally standard. This setting may, however, be
changed according to personal preferences and
to the type of road surface.
Adjustment is not complicated but if you are
not sure of correct procedures, it is best to go to
a Dealer and ask them to carry out the adjust-
ment.
COMPRESSION (ADJUSTING DEVICE C)
Standard setting: fully closed – 1,5 turns.
To restore the standard setting, turn the adjust-
ing device (C) clockwise as far as the fully closed
position and then turn back for the number of
turns indicated above.
To obtain smooter braking action, turn the ad-
justing screw counter-clockwise; reverse the di-
rection to obtain an inferior braking action.
EXTENSION (ADJUSTING DEVICE R)
Standard setting: fully closed – 2 turns.
To restore the standard setting, turn the adjust-
ing device (R) clockwise as far as the fully closed
position and then turn back for the number of
turns indicated above.
To obtain smooter braking action, turn the ad-
justing screw counter-clockwise; reverse the di-
rection to obtain an inferior braking action.
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