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AirCell Fork Chambers
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 (865-681-6365). |
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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
stainless steel fork cap fittings into the bleeder screw holes.
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 using the
supplied Aluminum Brackets ( FCS-5JE, FCS-5KE and FCS-5HE models
only). Make sure the Air Cells are in a location that does not
interfere with any side-to-side movement of the handlebars,
control cables or ignition box.
7. Install the high-pressure
tubing, determine the proper length to be cut. 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 could leak air/oil.
First connect the equalization line, push the tubing into the
black 90 elbows on top of each AirCell until they stop. One end
of the tubing will be inserted into the black 90 elbow fitting
on top of one AirCell and the other end of the tubing will be
inserted into the other black 90 elbow on top of the other
AirCell.
Next, slowly push another section of tubing into the quick
connect stainless steel fork cap fitting. The other end of the
tubing will be inserted into the Air Compression Damping Valve
(off-white colored) on top of the AirCells. Pull the tubing back
gently to make sure it has a positive seal. Repeat this
procedure for the other side. 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
re-use the tubing, cut off the previously lodged portion of the
tubing, then re-install. See your local dealer or call AirCell's
customer service (865-681-6365) to purchase additional tubing or
fittings. 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.
Double-check all your work. Make sure the AirCells are fastened
securely to the fork tubes.
You are ready to ride!!! |
Adjusting
the Air Compression Damping Valve
Adjusting the Air
Compression Damping Valve
1. At the top of each
AirCell is an adjustable Air Compression Damping Valve (ACD
Valve). This valve is pre-set at the softest setting (full
counter-clockwise open). The valve has approximately 10 full
turns of adjustments. Always adjust both valves the same. Your
first ride 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 the stroke, loosen the round black locknut then adjust
both valves five turns clockwise then re-test. Make sure to
re-tighten the locknut. 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.
2. Before every ride,
push the air bleeder valve on top of the AirCell to vent any air
pressure that has built up. This air bleeder valve vents both
forks at the same time. Always place
motorcycle on a stand with the front wheel off the ground,
before venting your forks.
Recommended settings:
When adjusting the Air Compression Damping Valves, always start
with the valves fully closed (full clockwise). Adjust both
valves the same. Make sure to loosen and re-tighten the black
locknut before and after making any adjustments.
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
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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