300 Air Spinner Suspension Fork User Manual

KOGEE SPINNER

OPERATION MANUAL

SPINNER is a brand of KOGEE CORP

FORK

Model
Aeris / Cargo Air /Spinner 300 Air/ Grind Air 300 / Grind / Odesa/ Odesa OS

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Operation Manual
Manual depicts typical installation – your model may differ from instructions

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Setup, tuning and maintenance of your Spinner Suspension Fork

Congratulations on getting a bike with Spinner suspension. To ensure the best performance and the longest service life of your Spinner suspension fork, please read and carefully follow these setup, tuning and maintenance instructions.

CAUTION!
All Spinner products must be installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic using appropriate professional tools. Spinner assumes no liability for damaged products, which are improperly installed.

WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in component failure. Component failure can lead to loss of control of the bicycle and result in serious personal injury or death.

Before you start:

• Identify the features: Lock Out, Rebound Adjust, Threshold Adjust, Preload or Remote Functions.
• Use suspension fork with the purpose as it was designed: you can use MTB forks at mountain trails or in similar conditions, Trekking bike forks can be used at gravel and tarmac roads or in similar conditions, City bike forks can be used at tarmac roads or pavements or in similar conditions.
• Make sure that front wheel is well fixed and function of brakes is correct. Test function of brakes in safe riding conditions.
• Use intended size of wheels and tires for your suspension fork. Using improper size of wheels and tires may cause serious injury or product failure.
• When using wheel with nut type hub, make sure that both sides of axle are tightened well and position of axle in fork dropouts is correct. Incorrect wheel assembly in forks dropouts may cause serious injury or product failure.
• When using wheel with quick release hubs type, make sure that quick release is tightened well and position of axle in the fork dropouts is correct. Incorrect wheel assembly in forks dropouts may cause serious injury or product failure.
• When using wheel with true axle hubs, make sure that the axle is fixed well and quick release is locked correct. Incorrect wheel assembly in forks dropouts may cause serious injury or product failure.
• Spinner suspension forks should be tuned to your weight, riding style and riding conditions. We recommend that you ask your dealer to set the suspension for you before your first ride. Thereafter, follow these instructions to fine-tune your suspension to meet your needs.

Most Spinner forks have blow off function for safety design. The noise from oil inside would be normal condition.

Setup and tuning of Spinner Suspension Forks

Setting up and tuning your Spinner Suspension Fork is done in the following sequence:

Setting the Sag: Sag, or static compression, is directly related to your weight, and is the amount the suspension travels when you sit on the bike in the riding position.
The rule of thumb is that sag should be 15 to 20 percents of total suspension movement for XC and 15 to 30 percents for others. For different bikes please check with your dealer or bike manufacturer for specific sag recommendations for your bike’s suspension geometry.

Setting the SAG at AIR VERSION

1. If the dealer has not adjusted the shock for your weight, use the chart below to determine the starting air pressure for your weight.
2. Measure and write down the distance from the front axle to the top of one fork leg.
3. Get on the bike, in riding position, and have a friend measure and write down the distance from the front axle to the top of the same fork leg with your full weight on the bike.
4. The difference between these two measurements is the sag. If the difference between the measurements is more than the dealer’s or manufacturer’s recommendation, add air to the shock. If it is less, bleed air from the shock. Add or bleed air in small increments; then repeat steps 2) and 3) until you get the recommended sag.
5. Record the air pressure at which you achieved correct sag. This is the starting point for spring rate adjustments.

CAUTION: Do not use air pressures above 100 psi or below 50 psi. Higher pressure can damage the fork. Lower pressure can damage both fork and the bike.

Spring Rate: The spring rate is the stiffness (or cushiness) of the shock. Once sag has been set for your weight, you may find times when riding conditions warrant more or less stiffness to your suspension. You can adjust the stiffness by increasing or reducing air pressure, as long as you don’t go outside the 50 to 100 psi range.

Air Pressure

Rider|

Air

Weight lb (kg)

| PSI
< 140 (63,5kg)|

50-70

140 (63,5kg)~160 (72,5kg)

| 70-80
160 (72,5kg)~180 (82 kg)|

80-90

180 (82kg)~200 (90 kg)

| 90-100

200 (90kg)|

100

Do not exceed 100 PSI

Setting the SAG at COIL VERSION

1. Measure and write down the distance from the front axle to the top of one fork leg.
2. Get on the bike, in riding position, and have a friend measure and write down the distance from the front axle to the top of the same fork leg with your full weight on the bike.
3. The difference between these two measurements is the sag. If the difference between the measurements is more than the dealer’s or manufacturer’s recommendation, turn the Preload Adjusting Knob clockwise one click (or turn, depending on adjuster model) at a time until you achieve the recommended sag. If the difference is less than the dealer’s or manufacturer’s recommendation, turn the Preload Adjusting Knob counterclockwise one click at a time until you achieve the recommended sag.
4. Now, turn the Preload Adjusting Knob counterclockwise, carefully counting the number of clicks (or turns, depending on adjuster model), until the knob won’t turn any further. Write down the number of clicks from the correct sag setting to zero. This is starting point for spring rate adjustments.
5. Finally, turn the Preload Adjusting Knob clockwise the exact number of clicks (or turns, depending on adjuster model), that you turned it from your correct sag setting

Spring Rate Adjustment: The spring rate is the stiffness (or cushiness) of the shock. Once sag has been set for your weight, you may find times when riding conditions warrant more or less stiffness to your suspension. You can adjust the stiffness by turning the Preload Adjusting Knob clockwise (stiffer) or counterclockwise (softer).

1. Turning the Preload Adjusting Knob clockwise (stiffer) or counterclockwise (softer).

Rebound Rate: Your Spinner Air Shock fork may have a rebound control knob at the base of the right fork leg (see illustration) or in the bottom of the lower (RLC version). Rebound rate is the rate at which the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate; turning it counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate.

The starting point for tuning the rebound rate is achieved with a Curb Test:

1. Turn the Rebound Adjusting Knob all the way counter-clockwise, the fastest rebound rate.
   Note that the knob has several click detents.
2. While sitting in the saddle, ride the bike off a curb and count the number of times the front suspension bounces before it returns to normal sag position. You want to achieve one suspension bounce.
3. Now, turn the Rebound Knob one click clockwise, and repeat the test, counting the number of bounces.
4. Repeat step 3) until you achieve one bounce of the suspension, and record how many clicks clockwise you have turned the Rebound Knob. This is your “normal” rebound rate setting. Different terrain conditions may warrant adjusting the rebound rate up or down; but you should keep a record of the “normal” rebound position, along with your normal sag air pressure, as a reference.

• Cartridge System
  • LC【Lock Out Cartridge】 Here are times when you want no movement in your suspension fork. Spinner forks have a lock out knob on the top of the right fork blade. Turn it clockwise to lock out suspension movement. Turn it counterclockwise to activate suspension movement.
    

1. LC & RLC System : Lockout Cartridges System
2. No movement in your suspension fork, please shift the lock out knob [Blue Color] on the top of the right fork blade. Turn the blue knob clockwise to lock out suspension movement. Turn it counterclockwise to activate suspension movement.

• *  **RC【 Rebound Cartridge 】**  

  The Rebound control knob at the top of the right fork leg (see illustration). Rebound rate means the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate, and counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate.
  

1. No movement in your suspension fork, please shift the lock out knob【Blue Color】on the top of the right fork blade. Turn the blue knob clockwise to lock out suspension movement. Turn it counterclockwise to activate suspension movement.
2. The Rebound function is structured by Cartridge System.

• RLC【Rebound and Lock Out Cartridge】

  • Lock Out: Here are times when you want no movement in your suspension fork.
    Spinner coil Shock forks have a lock out knob on the top of the right fork blade. Turn it clockwise to lock out suspension movement. Turn it counterclockwise to activate suspension movement. (Please see the LC instruction as above)

  • Rebound Rate: Your Spinner RLC Air Shock fork has a rebound control knob at the bottom of the right fork leg (see illustration). Rebound rate is the rate at which the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate; turning it counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate.
    

1. RLC System : Rebound Adjust + Lockout Cartridge System
2. For above RC and LC functional descriptions, Spinner forks could combine Lockout and Rebound functions which structured in a Cartridge.

The starting point for tuning the rebound rate is achieved with a Curb Test:

1. Turn the Rebound Adjusting Knob all the way counter-clockwise, the fastest rebound rate. Note that the knob has several click detents.
2. While sitting in the saddle, ride the bike off a curb and count the number of times the front suspension bounces before it returns to normal sag position. You want to achieve one suspension bounce.
3. Now, turn the Rebound Knob one click clockwise, and repeat the test, counting the number of bounces.
4. Repeat step 3 until you achieves one bounce of the suspension, and record how many clicks clockwise you have turned the Rebound Knob. This is your “normal” rebound rate setting. Different terrain conditions may warrant adjusting the rebound rate up or down; but you should keep a record of the “normal” rebound position, along with your normal sag air pressure, as a reference.

• Remote L/O: Remote L/O: There are times that you want no movement in your suspension fork when you ride a bike. Some Spinner forks have a remote lock out knob 【 Blue Color 】 on the top of the right fork blade. The purpose of Remote is designed with more convenient for the riders to control your suspension fork between lockout or release status, this device is located on left hand side of handling bar and activated by simply twist designed `’turn bar”. It will help the riders to easy control on road without bending body to adjust lockout function as most others, it definitely offers more safety and joy experience for riders. Press the control gear to lock out suspension movement. On the other way pull the control gear to activate suspension movement.
  

1. Remote System for LC & RLC: Remote Control gear
2. Press the control gear to lock out suspension movement. On the other way press the unlock gear to activate suspension movement.

When tuning suspension, make only one change at a time, and write down what you did. This will help you understand how each change affects how the bike rides.

• TX system:
  Lockout: Turn the Platform level clockwise to Lockout suspension movement. Turn the counterclockwise to activate suspension movement.

Threshold Adjustment: In the lock position, the threshold system allows for a small amount of controlled fork movement. This movement enables the front tire to track the terrain without deflecting off obstacles, allowing for better traction and steering control when compared to a complete lock out system.

1. Turn the Platform bolt clockwise to lock out suspension movement. Turn it counterclockwise to activate suspension movement.
2. Turn the Threshold bolt clockwise to make suspension movement higher. Turn it counterclockwise to make suspension movement lower.

Rebound Adjust: Spinner fork with T-Spul has a rebound control knob at the base of the right fork leg (see illustration). Rebound rate is the rate at which the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate; turning it counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate.

1. The Rebound control knob at the base of the right fork leg (see illustration). Rebound rate means the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate; and counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate.
2. T-Spul System : Rebound Adjust

• TL System:
  Lockout: Turn the Platform level clockwise to Lockout suspension movement. Turn the counterclockwise to activate suspension movement. For TL system is only Lock Out function in the top.
  

1. T-Spul System (TL) : Lockout
2. Lockout:
   Turn the Platform level clockwise to Lockout suspension movement. Turn the counterclockwise to activate suspension movement. For TL system is only Lock Out function in the top.

Rebound Adjust: Spinner fork with T-Spul has a rebound control knob at the base of the right fork leg (see illustration). Rebound rate is the rate at which the shock returns to its static (sag) position after compression. Turning the control knob clockwise (in) slows the rebound rate; turning it counter-clockwise (out) speeds up the rebound rate. (Please see the Rebound adjustable instruction as above by TX)

Maintenance

After Every Ride

• Clean the fork with warm water, mild soap and a soft, small brush. Clean upper legs from dust, dirt or mud in order to protect dust seals of being worn.

CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure hose or washer to clean the fork or any part of your bike. The high pressure can displace lubricants and force moisture where it can damage components.

After every 50 hours of riding or 6 months, whatever comes first

• Take your bike to your dealer for a checkup of suspension function, headset and other working parts.
• Perform lower leg service. As advantage, you benefit better performance; longer life time of bushings and dust seals will be provided.

After every 200 hours of riding or 12 months, whatever comes first

• Take your bike to your dealer for a checkup of suspension function, headset and other working parts.
• Perform full fork service. As advantage you benefit better performance, smoother operation, and longer life time of suspension.

CAUTION: keep proofs of maintenance operation and record maintenance dates

WARRANTY

The factory warranty period is one year from the manufacturing date, applied to Spinner’s agents/distributors; for your fork is one year (two years for countries in the EU) from the original date of purchase of the bicycle or fork from your local distributors/shops and please contact your local distributors/shops first to help your warranty requests. A copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany any fork being considered for warranty service. Warranty is at the full discretion of Spinner fork and will cover only defective materials and workmanship. Warranty duration and laws may vary from state to state and/or country to country.
Parts and components to normal wear and tear are not covered under this warranty. Wear parts: bushings, stanchions surface, dust seals, O-rings, x-rings, rubber bumpers and etc.
Besides, this product is not intended for use in stunt riding, ramp jumping, acrobatics, competitive riding, with power or motor assistance of any kind, riding with heavy loads, extreme riding or similar activities. The user assumes the risk of any personal injuries, product damage/failure, and any other losses, which may arise under such use. Spinner shall not be held responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Labor charges for parts changes, swaps, or incidental costs such as transportation to and from an authorized dealer for repair or replacement of any defective part or fork are not covered in the warranty.
Spinner reserves the right to all final warranty or non-warranty decisions.

References

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