specific exclusions from warranty
> Parts replaced due to normal wear and tear and/or routine maintenance > Parts subject to normal wear and tear and/or routine maintenance > Parts that are damaged due to obvious abuse > Bushings > Seals (after the 90-day seal warranty period expires) > Suspension fluids > Installation of parts or accessories not qualitatively equivalent to genuine FOX Racing Shox parts. > Abnormal strain, neglect, abuse and/or misuse > Accident and/or collision damage > Modification of original parts > Lack of proper maintenance > Shipping damages or loss (purchase of full value shipping insurance is recommended) > Damage to interior or exterior caused by improper cable routing, rocks, crashes or improper installation > Oil changes or service not performed by FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center
The factory warranty period for your fork is one year (two years for countries in the EU) from the original date of purchase of the bicycle or fork. A copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany any fork being considered for warranty service. Warranty is at the full discretion of FOX Racing Shox and will cover only defective materials and workmanship. Warranty duration and laws may vary from state to state and/or country to country. Additionally, the seals on your fork are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase. After the 90 day period, they are considered wear-and-tear items and will not be covered under the warranty. Parts, components and assemblies subject to normal wear and tear are not covered under this warranty. FOX Racing Shox reserves the right to all final warranty or non-warranty decisions.
general exclusions from warranty
> FOX Racing Shox offers 48-hour turnaround, which may vary. > Obtain an RA (Return Authorization) number and shipping address from FOX Racing Shox at 800.FOX.SHOX. Outside the USA, contact the appropriate International Service Center. > Mark the RA number and Return Address clearly on the outside of the package and send to FOX Racing Shox or your International Service Center with shipping charges pre-paid by the sender. > Proof-of-purchase is required for warranty consideration. > Include a description of the problem, bicycle information (manufacturer, year and model), type of FOX product, spring rate and return address with daytime phone number. FOX Racing Shox 130 Hangar Way Watsonville, CA 95076 USA Phone: 1.831.274.6500 North America: 1.800.FOX.SHOX (369.7469) Fax: 1.831.768.9312 E-mail: service@foxracingshox.com Website: www.foxracingshox.com Business hours: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. PST method of payment & shipping FOX Racing Shox uses UPS Ground Service within the USA. Visa, MasterCard, Cashier's Check

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE / WARRANTY INFORMATION. INSIDE FRONT COVER CONGRATULATIONS!. 4 CONSUMER SAFETY. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. 4 INSTALLING FOX 32MM FORX. 5

BRAKES. 5 TIRE SIZES. 6

FORK TERMINOLOGY. 6 ADJUSTING REBOUND (ALL FORK MODELS). 6 LOCKING OUT THE FORK (RLT, RLC & RL MODELS ONLY). 7 ADJUSTING LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION (RLC MODELS ONLY). 7 ADJUSTING BLOWOFF THRESHOLD (RLT & RLC MODELS ONLY). 8 X DAMPER EXPLAINED.. 8 USING THE FOX HIGH PRESSURE AIR PUMP. 8

TALAS:

AIR SPRING TUNING & SETTING SAG. 10 CHANGING TRAVEL.11 MAINTAINING YOUR FORK.11

FLOAT:

SETTING SAG. 13 CHANGING TRAVEL. 14 MAINTAINING YOUR FORK. 15

F SERIES/FX: 16

SETTING SAG. 17 CHANGING TRAVEL. 18 MAINTAINING YOUR FORK. 19

VANILLA:

SETTING SAG. 21 SETTING UP YOUR FORK. 21 CHANGING THE COIL SPRING. 22 MAINTAINING YOUR FORK. 22 CHANGING TRAVEL. 23 TUNING NOTES:. 26

INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS

FRANCAIS. 28 ITALIANO.54 DEUTSCH.80 ESPANOL. 106. 134
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS.162
DENOTES INFORMATION THAT, IF NOT FOLLOWED, CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, OR CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR FORK. DENOTES INFORMATION THAT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS, OR THAT CAN HELP THE RIDER OUT WITH A DIFFICULT SITUATION.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing FOX 32MM FORX for your bicycle. In doing so, you have chosen the nest suspension fork in the world. FOX Racing Shox products are designed, tested and manufactured by the nest professionals in the industry in Santa Cruz County, California, USA. As a consumer and supporter of FOX Racing Shox products, you need to be aware of the importance of setting up your fork correctly to ensure maximum performance. This manual provides step-by-step instructions of how to setup and maintain your fork. It is a good idea to keep your receipts with this manual, and refer to it for service and warranty issues. For detailed service instructions, consult a FOX Service Manual for your particular product. This manual does not contain step-by-step detailed service instructions for a reason: FOX recommends that detailed service be performed by an Authorized Service Center or FOX Racing Shox.

CONSUMER SAFETY

> Keep your bicycle and suspension system in optimal working condition. > Wear protective clothing, eye protection and helmet every time you ride. > Know and ride within your limits. > Follow IMBA's Rules of the Trail. For more information, go to www.imba.com: 1. Ride on open trails only 4. Always yield trail 2. Leave no trace 5. Never scare animals 3. Control your bicycle 6. Plan ahead
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
> Verify that the brakes are installed and adjusted properly before riding the bicycle. Improperly installed or adjusted brakes can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. Use only V-type or disc brakes designed by the manufacturer for use on FOX 32MM FORX. Do not use brace-mounted cable leverage devices. Do not route brake cables or housing through the stem. > If your fork loses oil, tops out excessively or makes unusual noises, immediately stop riding and contact FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized FOX Racing Shox Service Center for inspection. Continued use of the fork can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. Some noises such as spring rattle, oil flow and minor clicks are normal. > Use only FOX Racing Shox replacement parts. Using aftermarket parts on FOX 32MM FORX will void the warranty. Aftermarket replacement parts can also cause structural failure resulting in loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. > If mounting the bicycle in a carrier designed to hold a fork by its dropouts, use caution to not tilt the bicycle to either side. Tilting the bike with the dropouts in the carrier can cause structural damage to the fork. Ensure that the fork is fastened securely with the quick-release and that the rear wheel is properly held. If the bicycle ever tilts or falls from a bicycle carrier, do not ride it until it is examined by a qualified dealer, Authorized Service Center or FOX Racing Shox. A fork leg or dropout failure can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. > FOX 32MM FORX do not include reflectors for on-road use. FOX 32MM FORX are designed to be used in competitive off-road riding and racing. Proper reflectors meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commissions (CPSC) requirements should be installed if the fork will be used on public roads. > FOX 32MM FORX have a crown/steerer/upper tube assembly. These parts are pressed together in a one-time, precision press-fit operation. Replacement of any of these parts requires a complete new assembly. Do not attempt to remove or replace the steerer or upper tubes independently of the crown. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADD THREADS TO THREADLESS STEERERS. Modifying the crown/steerer/upper tube assembly as described here can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

2006 FOX FORX OWNERS MANUAL | P/N: 605-00-044

INSTALLING FOX 32MM FORX

FOX Racing Shox highly recommends that a qualied bicycle technician install FOX 32MM FORX on your bicycle. Improperly installed forks are dangerous, and can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries. 1. Remove existing fork from the bicycle. Remove the crown race from the fork. Measure the steerer tube length of the existing fork. Transfer this measurement to the FOX 32MM FORX steerer. Refer to stem manufacturers instructions to be sure there will be enough clamping surface for the stem. If it is necessary to cut the steerer tube, measure twice and cut once. It is also recommended that a cutting guide be used while cutting the steerer tube.
IF THE STEERER HAS ANY NICKS OR GOUGES, THE CROWN/STEERER/UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED. A NICK OR GOUGE CAN CAUSE THE STEERER TO FAIL PREMATURELY AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WITH SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES.
2. Use a crown race setter to install the crown race firmly against the top of the crown. Install the star fangled nut in the steerer tube with a star fangled nut installation tool. 3. Install the fork on the bicycle. The headset should be adjusted so it turns freely without drag or free play. 4. Re-install the brakes and adjust the brake pads according to the brake manufacturers instructions. If your fork is a disc brake-only model, route the front disc brake hose through the supplied disc brake hose guide. The disc brake hose guide is assembled as shown in the picture below. Torque the M3 x 12 screw on the disc brake hose guide to 8 in-lb (90 N-cm).
M3 Serrated Washer Disc Brake Hose Guide Plate
ROUTE DISC BRAKE HOSE THROUGH DISC BRAKE HOSE GUIDE

Disc Brake Hose Guide

ROUTE DISC BRAKE HOSE ON THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER LEG
M3 x 12 Screw (Torque to 8 in-lb (90 N-cm))
Disc Brake Hose Guide Parts Orientation

BRAKES Linear-pull

Disc Brake Hose Guide Routing
Linear-pull brakes (i.e., V-brakes) can be used on FOX 32MM FORX equipped with brake posts. Install and adjust linear-pull brakes according to the manufacturers instructions. Test brakes for proper operation on at land. Since FOX 32MM FORX use a hangerless lower leg design, cantilever style brakes cannot be used.
P/N: 605-00-044 | 2006 FOX FORX OWNERS MANUAL
Disc brakes with mm rotors can be used on FOX 32MM FORX. Do not use rotors larger than 203 mm. Install disc brakes and torque all fasteners according to manufacturers specications. Install, route and check that all cables or hydraulic hoses are securely fastened to the lower leg and will not move during compression of the fork. It is recommended that new disc brake pads be installed to ensure proper alignment and to minimize drag. Test brakes for proper operation on at land.

(Factory setting)

FASTER (CCW)
Average Rebound Too fast and you will experience poor traction and wheel hop. If you decrease your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to speed up your rebound setting.
Right-side knob on topcap

Fast Rebound

LOCKING OUT THE FORK (RLT, RLC & RL MODELS ONLY)
The blue compression lockout lever is located below the red rebound adjuster knob. It allows the rider to close the compression damping in the fork. This keeps the fork at the top of its travel, making it harder to compress. Rotate the lever clockwise to the six oclock position to lockout the fork. This position is useful in climbing and sprinting situations, but will sag with the riders weight.

Turn to unlock

The fork will blowoff in the event that a big hit is encountered with the fork locked out. To unlock the fork, simply rotate the lever counterclockwise to the three oclock position. This puts the cartridge in open mode, returning normal compression damping.

Locked

THE FORK MAY CYCLE A COUPLE TIMES AFTER ACTIVATING THE LOCKOUT. ONCE COMPLETE LOCKOUT IS ACHIEVED, THE FORK MAY CONTINUE TO MOVE 3-5MM. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT AFFECT PERFORMANCE.
ADJUSTING LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION (RLC MODELS ONLY)
Low-speed compression damping is adjusted with the blue bezel ring below the blue lockout lever. Compression damping controls the speed at which the fork compresses.

LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION

FIRMER (9) (CW)
(clicks IN from full out)
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. Too soft and you maybe have excessive brake dive and wallowy feel.

Soft Compression

SOFTER (1) (CCW)

Average Compression

Right-side dial on topcap

Firm Compression

Resists brake dive and keeps the fork up in the travel. Too firm and you may have poor traction in loose conditions.
ADJUSTING BLOWOFF THRESHOLD (RLT & RLC MODELS ONLY)
Blowoff threshold is adjusted with the blue knob located at the bottom of the right fork leg. Turn the knob clockwise to make it harder to blowoff and counterclockwise to make it easier to blowoff.
There are 12 clicks of adjustment. As a starting point, turn the knob all the way clockwise until it stops, then back off one click counterclockwise.

Harder

Easier

X DAMPER EXPLAINED.

The X dampers feature a lockout that is controlled by an inertia valve and will remain locked out until there is bump input from the trail. The F80X and F100X have rm lockouts, but will sag with the riders weight. The FLOAT 130X is trail-tuned, which provides a rm pedaling platform, but is not a lockout.

> Travel: blue lever (left leg) > Rebound: red knob > Lockout: blue lever (right leg)
> Travel: blue lever (left leg) > Rebound: red knob
REBOUND (ALL MODELS) LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION (RLC ONLY) LOCKOUT LEVER (RLC & RL ONLY)

STEERER

CROWN TALAS AIR CAP TALAS TRAVEL ADJUST KNOB
UPPER TUBE DISC BRAKE HOSE GUIDE

(DISC-ONLY MODELS)

DUST SEAL

LOWER LEG

LOCKOUT THRESHOLD KNOB (RLC & RLT ONLY)

DROPOUT

AIR SPRING TUNING & SETTING SAG
TALAS (Travel Adjustable Linear Air Spring) is FOXs patent-pending air-spring system that allows for on-the-y travel adjustment while automatically adjusting the linear air spring rate, providing you with optimal riding performance throughout the travel range. To get the best performance from your TALAS fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 25% of total fork travel.

To remove

1. Hold the TALAS lever from spinning and unscrew the center TALAS aircap counterclockwise (see diagram on left) to expose the Schrader valve. 2. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump to the Schrader valve (see USING THE FOX HIGH PRESSURE AIR PUMP on page 8). 3. Set your TALAS lever fully clockwise to the 130mm travel setting (9 oclock position) and cycle the fork a few times so the fork is fully extended. 4. Using the AIR SPRING SETTINGS table shown below, pump your TALAS fork to the appropriate pressure for rider weight using the Pump.
5. Install a zip tie with light friction on the upper tube and push it down until it contacts the fork seal. Carefully sit on the bike and assume a normal riding position. The fork should compress slightly. Being careful not to further compress the fork, dismount the bicycle. Measure the distance between the seal and the zip tie. This distance is sag. 6. Compare your sag measurement to the SAG SETUP table below. Re-adjust, if necessary.

AIR SPRING SETTINGS

Rider Weight < 125 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 230 - 250 lbs Air Pressure 50 psi 55 psi 60 psi 65 psi 70 psi 80 psi 90 psi 100 psi 115 psi 125 psi

SAG SETUP

Fork Travel 90mm (3.5") 110mm (4") 130mm (5") XC/Race FIRM 12mm (1/2") 15mm (9/16") 20mm (13/16") Freeride PLUSH 20mm (13/16") 25mm (1") 33mm (1 5/16")

SAG TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Too much sag Too little sag Excessive bottoming Harsh ride; full travel not utilized Remedy Add air pressure in 5psi increments Reduce air pressure in 5psi increments Add air pressure in 5psi increments Reduce air pressure in 5psi increments

CHANGING TRAVEL

The TALAS features externally adjustable travel, from 5.1 (130mm) to 3.5 (90mm), which is easily adjusted using the TALAS knob on top of the left fork leg. For safety reasons, it is recommended that travel adjustment be done while off the bike. If necessary, travel can be adjusted on-the-y (be careful when using this "extreme" travel adjusting method), which can be handy right before a grueling climb or steep descent.

Less Travel

Decreasing Travel
From 130mm (full extension) travel, turn the TALAS knob clockwise to shorten the travel. Each click represents 3mm of travel change. There are 15 positions in 3.5 rotations. Turn knob desired number of clicks, then compress and hold down the fork for a few seconds. Cycle the fork a few times and it will hold down at its new shorter travel.

Increasing Travel

More Travel
From a shorter travel setting, turn the TALAS knob counterclockwise to increase travel. Turn knob desired number of clicks and unweight the fork for a few seconds to allow the fork to extend.

MAINTAINING YOUR FORK

TALAS Forx feature proprietary seals that make it virtually maintenance-free. It is recommended that the TALAS system be rebuilt every eighteen (18) months. Consult the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE on the inside cover of this manual for replacement kits and seal part numbers, and other pertinent information.
THE SLOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FORK LEG IS NOT AN ADJUSTMENT. IT IS USED WHEN LOOSENING THE BOTTOM NUT FROM THE TALAS BASE STUD.
DO NOT REMOVE THE TALAS TOPCAP UNLESS YOU ARE AN AUTHORIZED FOX RACING SHOX SERVICE CENTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS.
travel features 5.1 inches / 130mm > > > > > > Air spring pressure Rebound Low speed compression Lockout Bump threshold Integrated disc brake guide > > > > Air spring pressure Rebound Lockout Integrated disc brake guide > Air spring pressure > Rebound > Integrated disc brake guide > > > > Trail Tune Rebound Bump threshold Integrated disc brake guide

X TRAILTUNE

> Rebound: red knob > Low speed compression: blue dial > Lockout: blue lever > Bump threshold: blue knob on bottom of right fork leg
> Rebound: red knob > Lockout: blue lever

> Rebound: red knob

> Rebound: red knob > Bump threshold: blue knob on bottom of right fork leg

STEERER CROWN AIR CAP

UPPER TUBE
DUST SEAL DISC BRAKE HOSE GUIDE
BUMP THRESHOLD (RLC & TT ONLY)

SETTING SAG

To get the best performance from your FLOAT fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 25% of total fork travel. 1. Unscrew the center blue aircap (see diagram on left) on top of the left fork leg to expose the Schrader valve. 2. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump to the Schrader valve (see USING THE FOX HIGH PRESSURE AIR PUMP on page 8). 3. Using the AIR SPRING SETTINGS table below, pump your FLOAT fork to the appropriate setting using the Pump.
4. Install a zip tie with light friction on the upper tube and push it down until it contacts the fork seal. Carefully sit on the bike and assume a normal riding position. The fork should compress slightly. Being careful not to further compress the fork, dismount the bicycle. Measure the distance between the seal and the zip tie. This distance is sag.
5. Compare your sag measurement to the SAG SETUP table below. If your sag is lower than on the table, screw on the pump tting, note the current air pressure setting and depress the black bleed-valve to reduce the gauge pressure by 5 psi. Measure sag again and repeat adjustment if necessary. If your sag is higher than on the table, screw on the pump tting, note the current air pressure setting and pump to increase the gauge pressure by 5 psi. Measure sag again and repeat adjustment if necessary. 6. Screw the blue aircap back on, and go ride.
Rider Weight < 125 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. 230 - 250 lbs Air Pressure 45 psi 50 psi 55 psi 65 psi 75 psi 85 psi 95 psi 105 psi 115 psi 125 psi
Travel 90mm (3.5") 110mm (4") 130mm (5") XC/Race FIRM 12mm (1/2") 15mm (9/16") 20mm (13/16") Freeride PLUSH 20mm (13/16") 25mm (1") 33mm (1 5/16")

8. Turn the fork right side up. Pour 5cc of FOX FLOAT Fluid on top of the air piston. 9. Lubricate the o-ring on the air topcap with FOX FLOAT Fluid. Re-install the topcap and torque to 165 in-lbs. 10. Pump up the fork to the desired pressure and cycle it several times to check for proper operation. Re-install the blue air cap. 11. Youre done. Go ride.

TOP Left TOP Left

Note seal orientation

Travel Spacer

No Travel Spacer

CORRECT

INCORRECT

100mm Travel Conguration

130mm Travel Conguration
AIR PISTON SEAL ORIENTATION
FLOAT Forx Travel Spacer Diagram
FLOAT Forx feature proprietary seals that make it virtually maintenance free. Consult the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE on the inside cover of this manual for replacement kits and seal part numbers, and other pertinent information.

F SERIES/FX

F SERIES F100RLT F80RLT
travel 3.9 inches / 100mm (F100) 3.1 inches / 80mm (F80) > > > > > Air spring pressure Rebound Lockout Lockout threshold Integrated disc brake guide > Air spring pressure > Rebound > Lockout > Integrated disc brake guide > Air spring pressure > Rebound > Integrated disc brake guide > Air spring pressure > Rebound > Bump threshold

FX F100R F80R F100X F80X

F100RL F80RL
> Rebound: red knob > Lockout: blue lever > Lockout threshold: blue knob on bottom of right fork leg
REBOUND (ALL MODELS) LOCKOUT LEVER (RLT & RL ONLY)

REBOUND (ALL MODELS)

STEERER AIR CAP CROWN UPPER TUBE

V-BRAKE POSTS

(SOME MODELS ONLY)

DISC BRAKE HOSE GUIDE

DROPOUT LOCKOUT THRESHOLD

(RLT ONLY)

BUMP THRESHOLD

(FX ONLY)

To get the best performance from your F SERIES/FX fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 25% of total fork travel. 1. Unscrew the blue aircap (see diagram on left) on top of the left fork leg to expose the Schrader valve. 2. Attach a FOX Racing Shox High Pressure Pump to the Schrader valve (see USING THE FOX HIGH PRESSURE AIR PUMP on page 8). 3. Using the AIR SPRING SETTINGS table below, remove the blue air topcap on top of the left fork leg and pump your F-series fork to the appropriate setting using the Pump.
Travel on your F-Series fork can be changed by rearranging the internal travel spacers. After changing travel check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is noticeable play in the fork or if it makes strange noises, disassemble the fork and check for complete number and correct orientation of spacers.

F80 AND F100 FORKS CAN BE REDUCED IN TRAVEL AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING ON PAGE 19. THE FORKS CANNOT BE INCREASED IN TRAVEL BEYOND THEIR ORIGINAL SETTING.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR F SERIES TRAVEL CHANGE
1. Remove the blue air cap from the top of the left fork leg. Let the air out of the fork (see USING THE FOX HIGH PRESSURE AIR PUMP on page 11 for details on how to bleed air with the pump). Remove the left top cap with a 26mm socket 6-point socket wrench. 2. Loosen the bottom nut 3-4 turns with a 10mm wrench. With a plastic mallet, gently tap the bottom of the shaft to disengage it from the lower leg. Allow oil to drain into a bucket. Remove the bottom nut and crush washer. 3. Compress the fork as much as possible. The air piston will be visible about one inch below the top of the upper tube. Push the bottom of the air shaft upwards to push the air piston out of the top of the upper tube. Use a long thin shaft screwdriver to push the bottom of the air shaft up through the hole in the bottom of the lower leg. 4. Pull the air-shaft assembly from the fork. Refer to the drawings on the next page and add or remove the appropriate spacer(s) to achieve the desired travel.
SPACERS SNAP ONTO THE AIR SHAFT BETWEEN THE NEGATIVE SPRING GUIDE AND THE TOPOUT PLATE. SEE THE 80MM CONFIGURATION ON THE NEXT PAGE.
5. Lubricate the U-cup seal on the air piston with FOX FLOAT Fluid and re-install the air shaft assembly into the upper tube. Push the shaft until it approaches the bottom hole of the fork. Do not push the shaft all the way through the bottom hole. 6. Turn the fork upside down. Measure and pour 30cc of FOX Suspension Fluid through the bottom hole.
7. Push the air shaft assembly up until the shaft comes through the bottom hole. Install the crush washer and bottom nut. Torque to 50 in-lbs. 8. Turn the fork right side up. Pour 5cc of FOX FLOAT Fluid on top of the air piston. 9. Lubricate the o-ring on the air topcap with FOX FLOAT Fluid. Re-install the topcap and torque to 165 in-lbs. 10. Pump up the fork to the desired pressure and cycle it several times to check for proper operation. Re-install the blue air cap. 11. Youre done. Go ride.

80mm Travel Conguration

F100 Forx Travel Spacer Diagram
F-series Forx feature proprietary seals that make it virtually maintenance free. Consult the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE on the inside cover of this manual for replacement kits and seal part numbers, and other pertinent information.

travel features 5.1 inches / 130mm > > > > > > Coil spring preload Rebound Low speed compression Lockout Lockout threshold Integrated disc brake guide > > > > Coil spring preload Rebound Lockout Integrated disc brake guide > Coil spring preload > Rebound > Integrated disc brake guide
> Rebound: red knob > Preload: blue knob on top of left fork leg > Low speed compression: blue dial > Lockout: blue lever > Lockout threshold: blue knob on bottom of right fork leg
> Rebound: red knob > Preload: blue knob on top of left fork leg > Lockout: blue lever
> Rebound: red knob > Preload: blue knob on top of left fork leg
STEERER CROWN PRELOAD ADJUST
LOCKOUT THRESHOLD (RLC ONLY) DROPOUT
To get the best performance from your VANILLA fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 25% of total fork travel.

Less sag

1. Install a zip tie with light friction on the upper tube and push it down until it contacts the fork seal. Carefully sit on the bike and assume a normal riding position. The fork should compress slightly. Being careful not to further compress the fork, dismount the bicycle. Measure the distance between the seal and the zip tie. This distance is sag. 2. Compare your sag measurement to the SAG SETUP table below. IF SAG IS LOWER THAN ON THE TABLE, turn the preload knob counter-clockwise one (1) full turn. Measure sag again and repeat adjustment if necessary. IF SAG IS HIGHER THAN ON THE TABLE, turn the preload knob clockwise one (1) full turn. Measure sag again and repeat adjustment if necessary. If correct sag cannot be achieved by adjusting the preload knob, see the COIL SPRING SETTINGS table below. You may need to obtain a coil with a different spring rate.

More sag

SETTING UP YOUR FORK
ADJUSTING REBOUND, COMPRESSION, LOCKOUT AND THRESHOLD
Depending on your fork model, some controls may or may not be available on your fork. To see which controls depending on model are available on your VANILLA fork, see page 20. Then see pages 6-8 to adjust them. Make sure that your sag doesnt change after making an adjustment. See the SAG TROUBLESHOOTING table on the next page to troubleshoot common fork performance problems, which can usually be xed by checking and adjusting the sag setting.

COIL SPRING SETTINGS

FOX Part # 039-05-010 039-05-011 039-05-012 039-05-013 039-05-014 039-05-015 039-05-016 Spring Rate 10 lb/in 18 lb/in 25 lb/in 35 lb/in 45 lb/in 60 lb/in 75 lb/in Color Code Black Purple Blue Green Yellow Orange Red Travel Range 100 Rider Weight Lbs. / Travel <90115 / 130 <90110 / / / / / / / 100 205240+/ / / / 100 100mm max 100mm max Standard on Vanilla 130 Standard on Vanilla 100 Notes

22 SAG TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Too much sag Too little sag Excessive bottoming out Harsh ride; full travel not utilized Remedy Change to higher rate coil spring Change to lower rate coil spring Change to higher rate coil spring Change to lower rate coil spring

TALAS SAG SETUP

Travel 100mm (4") 130mm (5")
XC/Race FIRM 15mm (9/16") 20mm (13/16")
Freeride PLUSH 25mm (1") 33mm (1 5/16")

CHANGING THE COIL SPRING

1. With a 26mm 6-point socket wrench, loosen and remove the preload topcap. 2. Remove the black spring spacers (two spacers for 130mm travel, 1 for 100mm travel, none for 80mm travel). 3. Compress the fork slightly and remove the coil spring. You may need to firmly pull up on the spring to disengage it from the plunger shaft. Wipe the spring dry with a rag and check the color code. 4. Install the new spring by dropping it into the upper tube, then install the spacer(s). 5. Install and torque the topcap to 165 in-lbs (1864 N-cm). 6. Measure and adjust sag as described above.
VANILLA Forx feature proprietary seals that make it virtually maintenance free. Consult the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE on the inside cover of this manual for replacement kits and seal part numbers, and other pertinent information.
THE SLOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FORK LEG IS NOT AN ADJUSTMENT. IT IS USED WHEN LOOSENING THE BOTTOM NUT FROM THE BASE STUD.
Travel on VANILLA 130 Forx can be decreased to 100 mm and VANILLA 100 Forx can be increased to 130 mm by rearranging the travel spacers (VANILLA 100 Forx will ship with the necessary spacer separately). After changing travel, check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is free movement in the fork or if it makes strange noises, disassemble the fork and check for complete number and correct orientation of spacers.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES REQUIRED
26mm 6-sided socket Torque wrench Measuring container with cc or mL increments Small screwdriver 1 qt. bottle of FOX Suspension Fluid (7 wt.) (P/N: 025-03-004-A) 10mm socket 1.5 mm & 2mm hex key wrench Plastic-faced hammer Oil drain pan 2 Crush washers (P/N: 241-01-002-C)
YOU MAY NOT NEED NEW OIL IF YOU HAVE RIDDEN LESS THAN 100 HOURS ON YOUR FORK.
1. Place the bicycle or fork in a bike stand. Using a 26mm socket wrench, remove the left side preload topcap. Remove the spacer(s) on top of the coil spring (1 on 130mm, 0 on 100mm). 2. Using a 10mm socket wrench, unscrew the left side bottom nut six turns. Place a clean dry oil pan underneath the left side of the fork. Tap on the bottom nut with a plastic-faced hammer to disengage the plunger shaft from the lower leg. Unscrew and remove the bottom nut and washer. Push up on the shaft with a thin screwdriver and let the oil drain. 3. Turn the bike or fork over. Push down on the left side plunger shaft. The coil spring and plunger shaft assembly should drop out of the uppertube. If necessary, use a long, thin screwdriver to push out the plunger shaft. Turn the bike or fork right side up. 4. Remove the knobs:

ALL KNOBS NEED TO BE REMOVED BEFORE WORKING ON RL AND RLC FORK INTERNALS. DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IF KNOBS ARE NOT REMOVED.
R MODELS: Unscrew the right side damper topcap from the upper tube with a 26mm socket wrench. You do not have to remove the red rebound knob to remove the topcap. RL & RLC MODELS: Remove all of the right side damper topcap knobs before unscrewing the topcap: a. Hold the red rebound knob firmly and remove the flathead screw with a 2mm hex key wrench. Lift off the red rebound knob. b. With a 1.5mm hex key wrench, unscrew each of the three set screws on the blue lockout lever one turn. Lift off the blue lockout lever.
Chrome balls visible in 3 holes

Set Screw

Lockout Lever

Chrome Ball

THE THREE CHROME BALLS ARE HELD IN BY A DAB OF GREASE. DO NOT GO BEYOND ONE TURN ON THE SET SCREWS OR THE CHROME BALLS MAY MOVE OUTWARD IN THE SIDE HOLES BEYOND THE POINTED SET SCREWS. IF THIS HAPPENS, PUSH THE BALL WITH A 1.5MM HEX KEY WRENCH THRU THE SIDE HOLES TO GET THE BALL BACK TOWARDS THE CENTER OF AND INSIDE THE SET SCREW.
c. RLC ONLYLift off the low-speed compression knob. Check the bottom of the knob. The 1/8-diameter chrome detent ball might be stuck to the bottom of the knob with grease. If so, grease the detent ball and put it back in the hole in the recess of the damper topcap. Press on the detent ball with a small screwdriver and it should spring back. d. With a 26mm socket wrench, loosen and unscrew the damper topcap from the uppertube. 5. Compress the fork lower leg upward until the travel spacer on the right side damper shaft is exposed. Pull up on the damper topcap until it stops. Snap on or off the correct length spacers to match the orientation shown on the DAMPER side in the VANILLA FORX TRAVEL SPACER DIAGRAM on page 25. If removing the spacer from the damper, make sure to keep it in a safe place for future use.
THE TRAVEL ON THE VANILLA 100 CANNOT BE INCREASED WITHOUT THE 30MM DAMPER TRAVEL SPACER PROVIDED IN THE ACCESSORY PACKET. THE TRAVEL SPACER ON THE DAMPER IS ADDED OR REMOVED FROM THE FORK WHERE THE MAIN SPRING SIDE IS REARRANGED.
6. Looking at the VANILLA FORX TRAVEL SPACER DIAGRAM on page 26, add or remove the travel spacers between the black negative spring guide and the aluminum coil insert on the left side plunger shaft. 7. Re-install the plunger shaft assembly into the left uppertube. You may need to guide it through the bottom lower leg hole using a long, thin screwdriver. Install the crush washer and bottom nut, and torque to 50 in-lb. 8. LEFT SIDE: Pour 30cc of new FOX Suspension Fluid (7 wt.) into the left uppertube. (If clean, you can reuse the oil from the drain pan.) Install the coil spring, then install the travel spacers on top of the coil as shown in the VANILLA FORX TRAVEL SPACER DIAGRAM below for the preferred travel setting. Install the preload topcap and torque to 165 in-lb. 9. Finger tighten the right side damper topcap, then torque to 165 in-lb. 10. Install the damper knobs on R, RL and RLC: a. RLC ONLYINSTALLING LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION DIAL: Install the blue low-speed compression dial so that the groove on the bottom of the dial is positioned over the aluminum pin in the damper topcap. Rotate it full counterclockwise to the stop to make installation of the lockout lever easier. b. INSTALLING LOCKOUT LEVER: Using the blue lockout lever as a wrench, screw the lockout screw (octagon wrench flats) in the clockwise direction until you feel it stop. Put the lockout lever on the lockout screw so that the lever is roughly in the 6 oclock position.

Damper Knob Orientation (RLC shown)
RL ONLY: Using a 1.5mm hex key wrench, lightly tighten each of the three set screws on the lockout lever. Loosen each set screw 1/4 turn. RLC ONLY: The lockout lever and low-speed compression dial are spring loaded upward, which is normal. Push down on the lockout lever until you feel it stop. Using a 1.5mm hex key wrench, lightly tighten each of the three set screws on the lockout lever. Loosen each set screw 1/4 turn. For a proper installation, check to make sure both adjusters rotate. c. INSTALLING REBOUND KNOB: Install the red rebound knob so that the slot feature on the bottom of the knob lines up with the flats on the rebound adjuster shaft. Place one drop of blue Loctite 242 on the flathead screw. Rotate the knob 1 - 2 clicks in either direction away from the stops. Holding the rebound knob firmly, install and tighten the flathead screw with a 2mm hex key wrench.
DAMPER INTERNALS WILL BE DAMAGED IF THE REBOUND KNOB IS NOT HELD FIRMLY WHEN TIGHTENING THE REBOUND KNOB SCREW.
11. Adjusting damper knobs and cycling fork: RL & RLC FORKS: Turn the lockout lever to the open position (three oclock position). ALL FORX: Check that your rebound setting is correct (factory setting is turn knob fully in clockwise, then six clicks out). Cycle the fork several times to check for proper operation before riding. If there is noticeable play in the fork during compression or if it makes strange noises, disassemble the fork and check for complete number and orientation of spacers. If the fork still exhibits noticeable play or strange noises, contact an Authorized Service Center or FOX Racing Shox for repair information. Contact information is located on the inside front cover of this owners manual. 12. Youre done. Go ride.
30mm Damper Travel Spacer

30mm Travel Spacer

Vanilla Forx Travel Spacer Diagram

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