fork advice

ajrussell
ajrussell Posts: 66
edited January 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
i have 2005 manitou stance static, will pumping a bit of air into them stiffen them up a bit? or is there a better way? thanks

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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Isn't the Stance Static a coil fork? Does it have an air valve?
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  • ajrussell
    ajrussell Posts: 66
    well it has like a little cap thing like on a wheel and behind that is a valve like one on a innertube so i assumed it did.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    and the valve cap colour is?
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  • ajrussell
    ajrussell Posts: 66
    just black
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    and it is on the left leg?

    air assist valve max recomended pressure 40psi
    Note: The maximum recommended air pressure to be used with Air-Assist is 40 psi. and you should not exceed 50 psi. For each increase of 10 psi you raise the spring rate one level, ie 20psi is equal to a medium spring rate. If you can not achieve the spring rate you desire with in this range then you will need to upgrade to a firmer main spring.
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  • ajrussell
    ajrussell Posts: 66
    yes left leg
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Yep, put air in there and the fork will get firmer.
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  • ajrussell
    ajrussell Posts: 66
    cheers guys

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