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Installation Instructions
Before installing your new AirCells,
completely read the instructions. Any questions you may have
feel free to call AirCell Engineering's customer service
department at (865-681-7066). |
1.
Always start with a clean motorcycle. Place motorcycle on a
stand to lift the front wheel off the ground.
2. Remove the front
number plate/headlight assembly.
3. If necessary, loosen
bolts on the top and bottom triple clamps and turn the fork
tubes so the fork cap vent screws are located either in the
front of, or behind the handlebars.
4. Remove the fork cap vent
screws. Save the vent screws in case you sell your motorcycle
and want to remove the AirCells to put on your next motorcycle.
Clean any debris that may be under the fork cap screws.
5. Install the supplied fork
cap fittings. Place a drop of medium strength Loc-tite thread
sealer to the stainless steal fitting, install it in the
threaded fork cap vent screw hole. Do not over tighten this
fitting - just finger tight and then turn only 1/3 of a turn.
Excessive tightening may damage the thread portion or deform the
gasket and o-ring. Make sure the fittings are not touching the
handlebars or interfering with any controls.
6. Install the AirCells
behind the number plate/headlight assembly, in between the top
and bottom triple clamp. Attach to the fork tubes. Use the
supplied rubber strips between the AirCells and the fork tubes.
Secure with the enclosed heavy-duty wire ties. Before tightening
the wire ties make sure the AirCells are in a location that does
not interfere with any side-to-side movement of the handlebars
or any control cables. Also, double check that the number
plate/head light assembly is not touching the AirCells.
7. Install the high-pressure
tubing, cut the tubing using a single edge razor blade or a box
cutter type blade. Do not cut the tubing with pliers, nippers,
scissors, etc., otherwise, the tube will be deformed and can
cause trouble. Determine the proper length to be cut. Grasp the
tube, slowly push it into the quick connect fork cap fittings
and the valve at the top of the AirCells until it comes to a
dead end. Pull the tubing back gently to make sure it has a
positive seal. Insufficient installation may cause air leakage
or tube releasing. To release the tubing, push in evenly on the
collar of the fittings and pull the tubing out. If the collar is
not held down, the tube cannot be withdrawn. To reuse the
tubing, cut off the previously lodged portion of the tubes, then
re-install. Again route the tubing so that it does not interfere
with any controls or cables. Turn the handlebars from side to
side to check for any restrictions.
8. Double-check all your
work. Make sure the AirCells are fastened securely to the fork
tubes.
Adjusting the Air
Compression Damping Valve
At the top of each AirCell is an adjustable ACD valve. This
valve is pre-set at the softest setting (full counter-clockwise
open). The valve has 10 full turns of adjustments. Adjust both
valves the same. Your first couple of rides should be made with
the pre-set settings. If you feel you need a firmer ride, or
would like the front end to ride higher in corners, adjust both
valves five turns clockwise then re-test. Adjust until you find
the settings you prefer. Turning the valve clockwise will slow
the air entering the AirCells and stiffen the feel of your
forks. Most riders prefer the softest settings. You will need to
experiment with the settings for your preference in feel.
Before every ride, push the "RED BUTTON w/Black Cap" in the
center of the adjusting knob to vent any air pressure that has
built up. Always place motorcycle on a stand with the front
wheel off the ground, before venting your forks. We recommend
that you only vent the forks just before you go riding, not
right after your ride, as there may be some oil in the tubing
that has not drained back to the forks.
Recommended settings:
When adjusting the Air Compression Damping Valves, always start
with the valves fully closed (Full Clockwise). Adjust both
valves the same.
Hard pack condition: 7-10 turns out (counter clockwise)
Intermediate: 6 - 8 turns out (counter clockwise)
Loamy: 5-7 turns out (counter clockwise)
Mud/Sand: 1-4 turns out (counter clockwise)
No maintenance required
Your AirCells require little or no maintenance. Each chamber has
an Internal " Automatic Oil Return System" that returns any oil
that may migrate into the AirCells immediately back into the
appropriate fork. |
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