FOX RACING SHOX F80RLT User manual

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2004 FOX FORX Owner’s Manual
F80RLT - F100RLT - F80X - F100X
TALAS R - TALAS RL - TALAS RLC
FLOAT 80R - FLOAT 80RL - FLOAT 80RLC
FLOAT 100R - FLOAT 100RL - FLOAT100RLC
Vanilla 100R - Vanilla 100RL - Vanilla 100RLC
Vanilla 125R - Vanilla 125RL - Vanilla 125RLC
FOX RACING SHOX
130 Hangar Way,
Watsonville, CA 95076
831.274.6500 FAX [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.foxracingshox.com

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FLOAT Forx Features
One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg
Double butted Aluminum Steerer
Forged Hollow Aluminum Crown
PSC - Precision Steering Control
ILS - Internal Lubrication System
SDC - Shimmed Damping Control
SLT - Scraper Lip Technology
FLOAT Air Spring Technology
TALAS Air Spring Technology
F80 Lightweight Chassis
Vanilla Forx Features
One-piece Magnesium Lower Leg
Double butted Aluminum Steerer
Forged Hollow Aluminum Crown
PSC - Precision Steering Control
ILS - Internal Lubrication System
SDC - Shimmed Damping Control
SLT - Scraper Lip Technology
Vanilla Coil Spring Technology
Adjustable Travel - 80, 100 &125mm

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Introduction ................................................................. 4
Contact Information ..................................................... 4
Service / Warranty ....................................................... 4
International Service Centers ....................................... 4
Methods of Payment ................................................... 4
Method of Shipping ..................................................... 4
Warranty Policy ........................................................... 5
Disclaimer................................................................... 5
Consumer Safety ........................................................ 6
Important Safety Information ........................................ 6
Installation .................................................................. 6
Tire Sizes ................................................................... 7
Brakes........................................................................ 7
Maintenance ............................................................... 7
Service Intervals.......................................................... 8
Air Pump Instructions................................................... 8
Bushing Technology and Inspection ............................. 9
Drop-out Thickness Inspection ..................................... 9
General Set-Up Instructions ....................................... 10
Fork Terminology ...................................................... 10
Sag & Spring Tuning
Vanilla Forx ................................................ 10
FLOAT Forx ............................................... 11
TALAS Guidelines ..................................................... 12
Damping Adjustment Guidelines ................................ 13
Changing Travel
FLOAT Forx ............................................... 14
Vanilla Forx ................................................ 15
Changing Oil ............................................................. 17
Seals and Foam Rings .............................................. 22
International Versions
Français .................................................................. 23
Italiano .................................................................. 45
Deutsch .................................................................. 67
Español .................................................................. 89
Japanese .............................................................. 111
Table of Contents

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*International Service Centers operate independently. Service and Warranty turnaround times may vary.
Visa, MasterCard and/or Cashier’s Check FOX Racing Shox uses UPS Ground service within the USA.
Method of Payment Method of Shipping
FOX Racing Shox
130 Hangar Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: [phone]
North America: 800.FOX.SHOX (369.7469)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.foxracingshox.com
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time
Contact Information
Congratulations on choosing FOX FORX for your bicycle. In doing so, you have chosen the best suspension fork in the
industry! All FOX Racing Shox products are designed, manufactured and assembled by the finest professionals in the
industry. 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 will provide you with the step-by-step instructions of
how to set up your fork. It is a good idea to keep your receipts with this manual and refer to it for service and warranty
issues.
Introduction
FOX Racing Shox is pleased to offer 48-hour* turnaround for product service, provided the following steps are taken.
1. Contact FOX Racing Shox at 800.FOX.SHOX to obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.) Number and shipping
address. For International Service Centers, please refer to the list below or contact FOX Racing Shox to determine
the Service Center nearest you.
2. Satisfactory proof of purchase receipt is required for warranty consideration.
3. Mark the Return Authorization Number and the Return Address clearly on the outside of the package and send
item to FOX Racing Shox or your International Service Center with shipping charges pre-paid by sender.
4. 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.
Service / Warranty
International Service Centers

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General Exclusions from this warranty shall include but are not limited to any failures caused by:
Installation of parts or accessories that are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine FOX Racing Shox parts.
Abnormal strain, neglect, abuse and/or misuse.
Accident or collision damage.
Modification of original parts.
Lack of proper maintenance.
Shipping damages or loss (purchase of full value 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.
Specific Exclusions from this warranty shall include:
Parts replaced due to normal wear and tear and/or routine maintenance.
Parts subject to normal wear and tear and/or routine maintenance:
Bushings
Seals
Suspension fluids
Drop-outs
FOX Racing Shox makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. All implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations and time limits stated in this warranty are hereby
disclaimed by FOX Racing Shox and excluded from this warranty.
Warranty Q & A
Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period?
A. The customer is responsible for all costs of maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision
damages, oil, seals, bushings and reducers, and mounting hardware.
Q. What are some examples of “abnormal” strain, neglect or abuse?
A. These terms are general and overlap each other in areas. Specific examples are: Hucking, ghost riding, big drop,
stunt / dare-devil riding, riding with broken parts, riding without oil in fork, wrong spring rate, etc.
Q. Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as shipping or transportation?
A. No. The warranty is limited to repair of materials and/or workmanship.
Q. May I perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the owner’s manual?
A. You may perform seal and suspension fluid maintenance as well as bushing and drop-out inspections. If bushings or
drop-outs are worn, they should be replaced by FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center.
Q. May I perform service and repairs on my fork?
A. FOX FORX are mostly end user serviceable. Oil and travel changes and damper or spring replacement can be
performed by the consumer. To ensure peak performance, extensive repairs and service to the fork should be per-
formed by a qualified bicycle suspension mechanic, FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center. If in doubt as
to whether or not you are capable of fixing your fork, contact FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center.
The factory warranty period for your fork is one year (two years in countries in the EU) from the original date of pur-
chase 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.
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.
Warranty Policy
FOX Racing Shox is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting, or other use of
your fork or bicycle. In the event that your fork breaks or malfunctions, FOX Racing Shox shall have no liability or
obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your fork pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provisions of this
manual.
Disclaimer