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Cannondale 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF Owner's Manual

Summary of 2011 LEFTY 126564.PDF

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual supplement 2011 lefty 126564.Pdf warning read this supplement and your cannondale bicycle owner’s manual. Both contain important safety information. Keep both for future reference..

  • Page 2: Warning

    This manual meets en standards 14764, 14766, and 14781. Vélo certifié conforme aux exigences du décret n 95-937 du 24 août 1995 norme nfr030 in this supplement, particularly important information is presented in the following ways: warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could ...

  • Page 3: Con

    1 en - 09/10 con tents safety information ........................................ 1 about this supplement ........................................... 1 intended fork use ................................................... 2 fork damage ........................................................... 3 d...

  • Page 4: Intended Fork Use

    2 intended fork use le fty speed 100 mm, le fty 29’er 90mm lef ty max 140 mm, lef ty ultra 120 mm cross -country, marathon, hardtails a ll mountain, overmountain as tm condition 3 astm f2043 as tm condition 4 astm f2043 fork intended - for cross-country riding and racing which ranges from mild to ag...

  • Page 5: 126564.Pdf

    3 126564.Pdf fork damage warn ing s top 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 ...

  • Page 6: Car

    4 ser ial number located on outertube under the air filter foam element. 16mm one-piece integration (o.P.I.) inner tube/spindle international standard brake caliper mounts lower clamp (bonded alloy) boot frame bumper axle bolt threads outer hub bearing land inner hub bearing land car bon op i upper ...

  • Page 7: 126564.Pdf

    5 126564.Pdf w heel hub lefty 24 and 32 spoke hub dimensions disc flange diameter 58 mm non disc flange diameter 44.5 mm disc flange to center 35 mm non disc flange to center 20 mm cap park spa-1 axle bolt seal inner bearing wheel hub outer bearing washer o-ring no ride wheel truing tool - qctl108/ ...

  • Page 8: Front Wheel

    6 front wheel to remove the wheel: 1. Use a 5 mm allen key to loosen the brake caliper mounting bolts enought to remove the brake caliper from the mounting tabs. Note brake alignment shims between brake bosses and the caliper. Replace correctly during reinstallation. 2. Insert a 5 mm allen key into ...

  • Page 9: 126564.Pdf

    7 126564.Pdf to install the wheel: 1. Inspect inside the wheel hub for contamination and the condition of the hub seal. Take corrective action if necessary. Wipe the spindle clean with a dry shop towel. Apply a high-quality bike grease to i.D. Of the bearings inside the hub. 2. Slide the wheel strai...

  • Page 10: Loc

    8 loc kout adjustment xlr hydraulic remote open position push black button to engage lockout. Loc ked position push black button again to return to open. * notice do not rotate the gold dial! This is not an adjustment when used with lefty. This dial has been set at the factory. P br open position pr...

  • Page 11: 126564.Pdf

    9 126564.Pdf re bound adjustment xlr rebound dial ro tate dial in the “--” direction (counter-clockwise) to increase rebound speed (faster). Ro tate dial in the “+” direction ( clockwise) to decrease rebound speed (slower). P br rebound dial ro tate dial in the “--” direction (counter-clockwise) to ...

  • Page 12: Recommended

    10 recommended air pressure rider ( b) no rider (a) sag = a-b “attack” weigh t distribution 50/50 “a “ tt k”.

  • Page 13: 126564.Pdf

    11 126564.Pdf recommended air pressure to set air pressure 1. Make sure the bottom of the fork is clean. Remove the schrader valve cap. Attach a bicycle suspension pump to the valve end. 2. Pressurize the fork to an initial starting air pressure of 65-75% of rider weight. 3. Add or release air to ac...

  • Page 14: I Stem

    12 op i stem the following procedure should only be completed by a professional bike mechanic. Before installation, make sure all part surfaces are clean. Apply a high-quality bicycle bearing grease to the surfaces indicated. See shaded areas in illustration, next page. Make sure both upper and lowe...

  • Page 15: 126564.Pdf

    13 126564.Pdf steerer stem (0-3) spacers lead-in edge nylon washer shoulder rounded-side upper clamp lower clamp nylon washer bearing seal upper bearing open side lower bearing head tube bottom flange rounded-side 6 nm, 52 in lbs loc tite 242 (blue) fully grease steerer threads and bearing surface. ...

  • Page 16: 1 1/8 In Steerer Adapter

    14 1 1/8 in steerer adapter four different 1 1/8 steerer adapter kits are available. The kits enable the installation of a lefty onto a bicycle with an 1 1/8 in headtube. The adapter system must be installed by a professional bike mechanic. Here are some important points to remember about the kits: ...

  • Page 17: 126564.Pdf

    15 126564.Pdf s tandard lefty clamp width xl lefty clamp width kit descr iption s tack height 1/18 headtube height kh075/ kit,steerer,lefty 11/8”no hset (no headset) -- -- -- kh058/ kit,steerer,lefty 11/8”-std (standard headset ) upper cup 13.8 mm lower cup 11.5 mm total 25.3 mm ≤ 112.3 mm ≤ 137.7 m...

  • Page 18: Intenance Schedule

    16 ma intenance schedule this schedule is intended as a guide only. You must establish a schedule appropriate to your riding style and conditions. W hat to do normal race ( in hours) c heck for damage - see page 3. Before and after every ride boot inspection - see page 18. Tightening torque check - ...

  • Page 19: 126564.Pdf

    17 126564.Pdf important information about r iding in wet, humid, or coastal conditions before and after rides, frequently, inspect and renew grease under fork boot and service the air filter. Inspect the boot for rips and tears. Check the folds. If the boot is damaged or not attached securely by the...

  • Page 20: Boot Inspection

    18 boot inspection the fork boot protects the internal parts (inner tube, races, lubricant, needle bearings, and other internal parts) from contamination and damage. It is a barrier to water, dirt, dust, mud, or grit encountered while riding. If the boot is loose or damaged; dirt, water, dust, salt ...

  • Page 21: 126564.Pdf

    19 126564.Pdf c lean/re-oil air filter the air filter assembly is located over breather air holes in the outer tube. The air filter assembly stops the passage of dirt and water which would damage the internal fork components. The cleaning procedure is the same for carbon or alloy outer tube forks. T...

  • Page 22: Lean/re-Grease Telescope

    20 boot inner tube inner race wipe off old grease with clean lint-free shop towel re-apply new grease (shown lifted) re apply c lean/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. Rele...

  • Page 23: 126564.Pdf

    21 126564.Pdf le fty needle bearing reset the unique advantage of the lefty telescopic fork structure is the utilization of 4 needle bearing cages. Each cage contain 22 precision stainless steel needle bearings. The use of needle bearings requires less surface area to make the telescope perform smoo...

  • Page 24

    22 air filter needle bearing cages inner tube outer race inner race aligned migrated boot damping cartridge outer tube.

  • Page 25: 126564.Pdf

    23 126564.Pdf p br/xlr needle bearing reset the following procedure should only be completed by a professiona l bike mechanic. To reset 1. Release all air pressure through schrader valve in bottom of fork. 2. P br - remove the outer collar with the shimano tool tl- fc32. Turn counter-clockwise. Xlr ...

  • Page 26: Replacemen

    24 replacemen t parts the following replacement part kits are available through a cannondale dealer: lefty max 140 lefty ultra120 / 29’er 90 lefty speed 100 graphic ref order no. Telescope parts xlr pbr xlr pbr xlr pbr 1 hd161/ kit,needle bearings x x x x x x 1 b hdr2n/024 kit,race,outer,lefty--8.11...

  • Page 27: 126564.Pdf

    25 126564.Pdf hd161/ kf209/ kf119/ kt028/ leftybolts/ hd209/blk hd215/ kh074/ leftybolts/ hd011/ 8cm01/blk 41 mm w/guide 43 mm w/guide 43 mm 33 mm hd215/ 1 a ir filter b a xlr - kh080/ pbr - kh063/ kf205/ xlr - kh081/ pbr - kh064/ kf205/ opi carbon (optional) leftybolts/ kh047/ c c max - kf222/ spee...

  • Page 28: X 140 W/xlr

    26 2 kh082/ lh kh079/ kf272/ #206 #210 upper air seal 49 mm end of cartridge lower shaft #112 #117 #010 #010 kh062/ kh065/ ma x 140 w/xlr ma x 140 w/pbr kh066/ solo air assembly the solo air assembly is sold separaretly illustration for part reference only, not assembly instructions..

  • Page 29: 126564.Pdf

    27 126564.Pdf kh070/ or kh085/ 3 kh082/ lh kh079/ kf272/ #206 #210 upper air seal 68 mm end of cartridge lower shaft #112 #117 #010 #010 kh062/ kh065/ ul tra 120 2 9’er 90 w/xlr solo air assembly ul tra 120 2 9’er 90 w/pbr 3x10mm travel reducers 29’er only 29’er only = 60 mm volume reducer the solo ...

  • Page 30: Speed

    28 4 kh052/ kh082/ lh kh086/ kf272/ #206 #210 upper air seal 26 mm end of cartridge lower shaft #112 #117 #010 #010 kh087/ kh065/ speed 100 w/xlr solo air assembly the solo air assembly is sold separaretly speed 100 w/pbr 156 mm volume reducer illustration for part reference only, not assembly instr...

  • Page 31: Cannondale Limited Warranty

    Cannondale limited warranty cannondale headshok (lefty, fatty, solo) suspension products are covered under the terms and conditions of the cannondale limited warranty. It is available on the policies page of our website at: http://www.Cannondale.Com be sure to read the exclusions listed in the limit...

  • Page 32

    Cannondale usa cycling sports group, inc. 172 friendship road, bedford, pennsylvania, 15522-6600, usa (voice): 1-800-bike-usa (fax): 814-623-6173 custserv@cyclingsportsgroup.Com cannondale europe cycling sports group europe, b.V. Mail: postbus 5100 visits: hanzepoort 27 7570 gc, oldenzaal, netherlan...