WHISKY PARTS RD+ Series User manual

WHISKY PARTS Co/ 6400 W 105th STREET / BLOOMINGTON MN, USA 55438 / 1.877.774.6217 / [email protected] / whiskyparts.com/safety 19123-85-000553-06/16
Carbon Steerer Cutting
1. Cut the steerer tube using
a hacksaw with a fresh 32tpi
tungsten carbide steel blade,
and cutting guide.
2. Remove burrs and sharp edges
with a synthetic scouring pad.
3. Clean the steerer tube and inside
of the stem clamp using rubbing
alcohol to remove any grease and dirt.
WARNING: Never use a star nut with a carbon steerer tube fork
(figure 6). Star nuts can only be used with aluminum steerer tube forks.
Use only a compression device designed for carbon steerers.
Fork Installation
1. Install spacers, stem, etc. and tighten compression plug (if applicable)
to 1.6Nm (15 in-lb).
2. Insert top cap and tighten to headset/top cap manufacturer's recommend
torque specifications.
3. Tighten stem steerer clamp bolts to stem manufacturer’s recommended
torque specifications.
4. Install and adjust the front brake following the brake manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING: Failure to properly install and adjust brakes can result
in serious injury.
5. Install the front wheel according to the thru-axle or quick release
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: Failure to properly adjust the quick release or thru-axle
to secure the wheel can result in serious injury.
Fender Installation
WARNING:To avoid potential serious injury, Whisky recommends that its
forks be used solely with ISO-approved quick-release fenders. Consult fender
manufacturer for specific compatibility.
WARNING: Do not mount racks or any other load bearing accessory
to the fender mounts. Doing so could result in fork breakage, causing
a loss of control.
1. Remove set screws from fender mounting holes.
2. Apply Blue threadlocker onto bolts.
3. Thread M5 nuts onto bolts.
4. Make sure the nuts are threaded into the bolts at least 6 to 7 threads.
5. Thread bolts into fork leg fender-mounting holes.
6. Make sure fender mounts are threaded in at least 4 threads.
7. Thread nut up to the fork leg.
8. Make sure fender mount face is parallel with plane of frame and fork.
9. Tighten nut to 3–4Nm to lock fender mount into position.
Fork Preparation
1. Install crown race according to manufacturer’s instructions. Do not place
the fork on the dropout tips or crown while installing the race. Doing so
can damage the fork and could cause failure (figure 2).
2. Assemble the fork, headset and any spacers in the headtube of the
bicycle and install the stem (figure 3).
3. The spacer stack between the headset and stem must not exceed
50mm (figure 4).
4. A steerer tube must extend 7–8mm above the top of the stem clamp and
have a 10mm spacer installed between the stem and top cap (figure 4).
5. Carefully measure and mark the amount of steerer tube to be removed.
Remember that, when cut, the top of the steerer tube must be 2–3mm
below the top of the headset spacer/stem assembly (figure 5).
6. Remove the fork from the headtube.
7. Make certain that you do not cut the steerer tube too short—measure
twice, cut once.
WARNING: CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE PRODUCTS
SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC.
NEVER MODIFYYOUR BICYCLE OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION ON
THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE. INSPECTYOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EVERY
RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.
Additional safety info can be found at: whiskyparts.com/safety
Intended Use & Compatibility
For off-road
riding
The Whisky No.7 RD+ fork is intended for use on all road bike
frames with a headtube designed to accept a straight, 1-1/8"
steerer tube and mid reach caliper brakes.The Whisky No.9
RD+ fork is intended for use on all road bike frames with a
1-1/8 to 1-1/2" tapered headtube and using disc brakes.
Bikes are designed for riding Condition 1, plus smooth gravel
roads and improved trails with moderate grades where the
tires do not lose ground contact; NO DROPS.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Whisky Parts Co. recommends no less than 4mm
of clearance between the tire, wheel, fork, and frame for road biking.
Tools Required
• Hacksaw with a fine 32 tpi tungsten carbide steel blade
• Steerer tube cutting guide (recommended)
• Allen wrenches: 4, 5, 6mm
• Torque wrench that measures in Newton meters
• 8mm box end wrench
• Blue threadlocker
Stem & Headset Preparation
1. Verify that the fork, headset and all parts required for proper assembly
have compatible dimensions.The
fork, headset, headset spacers,
and stem steerer clamp must
have compatible diameters.
Incorrect use of components
can cause component failure.
Visit headsetfitfinder.com
to verify fork-to-frame
compatibility options. Visit
bicycleheadsets.com
to learn more about headset fit and the new Standardized Headset
Identification System (SHIS).
2. Make sure any stem or headset parts that come into contact with the
steerer tube are free of burrs or sharp edges. Remove burrs or sharp
edges with fine-grit sandpaper.
3. Only use rear slot-style clamping stems on carbon steerers. Wedge-clamp
stems must not be used and could result in failure (figure 1).
WHISKY RD+ FORK INSTRUCTIONS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A Compression device
B 10mm spacer
C Spacers (50mm max)
D Upper headset
E Headtube
F Lower headset
G Fork crown race
H Top of steerer tube
I Fork steerer tube
J Crown race seat
J
1
32
4
5
10mm Spacer
50mm
MAX Spacers
Below Stem
2-3mm
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10. Check that assembly is properly tight.
11. Install fenders per fender manufacturer’s specifications.
NOTE: Whisky recommends breakaway fenders only!
12. An M5 screw will need to be used to mount fender crown hardware
to fork.
Ongoing Maintenance
Periodically check to make sure all mounting bolts are properly tightened to
the frame, and that the fenders are properly tightened and installed per the
fender manufacturer’s specifications.
Fork-Mount Bicycle Racks
1. When using a fork-mount (axle
dropout-clamping) bicycle rack,
always ensure the clamp is closed
securely to prevent dropout and/or
bike damage. If the clamp is set
too loosely the bike can fall out
of the rack.
2. When removing the fork from
the clamping device make sure
to pull/push straight up allowing
the dropouts to be removed
evenly and at the same time.
Do not tilt the bike to remove it
from the clamping device,
as dropout damage can result
(figure 8).
WARNING: Dropout damage can cause component failure, which can
result in serious injury.
Ongoing Maintenance
WARNING: Do not modify the fork, other than cutting the steerer tube
to the correct length for your bicycle. Modifying the fork could cause fork
or other component failure resulting in serious injury.
1. Loosen the stem’s steerer clamp bolts before making any stem-to-fork
alignment adjustments.
2. Periodically remove, clean, and inspect your fork for damage, cracks,
or any other signs of premature wear. Any questions about marks
or cracks on the fork should be directed to your Whisky Parts Co.
dealer immediately.
3. In the event of a crash or impact, carefully inspect handlebars, fork, stem,
seatpost, wheels, and the frame for any visible damage. As with any
component under varying degrees of stress there is a fatigue life that is
proportional to the type of use and abuse applied to the part. Always inspect
your components before a ride. If you have doubts about the integrity and
condition of any part, replace it. Consult your dealer if you are unsure about
the condition of your components or any part of your bicycle.
Warranty Registration:
Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim is processed.
Whisky Parts Co. therefore strongly encourages warranty registration at
whiskyparts.com. Failure to register will not affect consumer rights under
the limited warranty,so long as the consumer can show in a reasonable
manner proof of original ownership and the date the Whisky Parts Co.
product was purchased.
If you have any questions contact [e-mail].
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