Kit Contents

Description Part No Pcs

Front Fork RXF36 Coil 1

⚠⚠ Warning!
Before installing this product, read this manual. The
front fork is an important part of your bicycle and will
affect the stability.

11 Note!
Please note that the images in this manual are a
general representation of the product and may differ
slightly from your product.

11 Note!
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.

Front Fork

RXF36 Coil
Owner’s Manual/ Mounting Instructions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
11 Note!
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The front fork is an important part of the bicycle and will
affect the stability. In this manual and other technical
documents, important information
11 Note! concerning safety is distinguished by the
Read and ensure you understand the information in this
following symbols:
manual and other technical documents provided by the
bicycle manufacturer before using the product.
The Safety Alert Symbol means: Warning! Your safety
11 Note! is involved.
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible for any
damage to the shock absorber, bicycle, other property ⚠⚠ Warning!
or injury to persons, if the instructions for mounting, The Warning Symbol means: Failure to follow
usage and maintenance are not followed exactly. warning instructions can result in severe or fatal
injury to anyone working with, inspecting or using the
⚠⚠ Warning! shock absorber, or to bystanders.
After you have installed the Öhlins product, take a
test ride at low speed to ensure that the bicycle has ✋✋ Caution!
maintained stability. The Caution Symbol means: Special precautions
must be taken to avoid damage to the shock
⚠⚠ Warning! absorber.
If the suspension makes an abnormal noise, or the
function is irregular, or if you notice any leakage from 11 Note!
the product, stop the bicycle immediately and return the The Note Symbol indicates information that is
product to an Authorized Öhlins MTB Service Center. important regarding procedures.

⚠⚠ Warning!
The product warranty shall only apply if the product
has been operated and maintained in accordance ⚠⚠ Warning!
with recommendations in this manual. If you have any This product was developed and designed exclusively
questions regarding usage, service, inspection and/or for specific bicycle models and shall only be installed
maintenance please contact an Authorized Öhlins MTB on intended bicycle models in its original condition as
Service Center. delivered from the bicycle manufacturer.

11 Note! ⚠⚠ Warning!
When working with the Öhlins product, always read the This product contains pressurized air. Do not open,
bicycle manufacturer’s manuals. service or modify this product without proper education
and proper tools. Service must be done by Authorized
11 Note! Öhlins MTB Service Centers. In some cases the
This manual shall be considered as a part of the product shock absorber may need to be sent to another region
and shall therefore accompany the product throughout for service.
its life cycle.
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting
✋✋ Caution! or unauthorized use without the written permission of
Do not use a pressure washer or a power washer when Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited.
cleaning the fork.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
⚠⚠ Warning!
It is advisable to have an Authorized Öhlins MTB
Service Center install the front fork. 1

⚠⚠ Warning!
If the bicycle is mounted in a work stand please make
sure to hold the frame when front fork is removed to
prevent damage to paint and (or) finish.

11 Note!
Before installing this product clean the bicycle thoroughly.

11 Note!
When working on this product, always see the bicycle
service manual for specific procedures and important
data.

1 2
Remove the original front fork.

2
Place the Öhlins front fork. Install the stem
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3
Install the brake caliper according to the brake
manufacturer’s instructions.

✋✋ Caution!
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully 3
compressed or extended. Please check suitable
clearance between the fork and frame when turning.

⚠⚠ Warning!
Do not use a Crown Race. The Crown interfaces directly
with the lower bearing. Use a lower bearing with the
dimensions: 45°/45° x 51.9 x 40.0 mm.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
4
Attach the brake cable to the hose clamp and
tighten the screw. Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench. 4
Tighten the bolt to 0.5 Nm.

5
Apply grease on threads before installation.
Use a 5 mm hex wrench to tighten the Wheel
Shaft and tighten both screw A and screw B to
6 Nm. Tighten screw A before screw B.

✋✋ Caution!
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of
the front fork when the suspension is fully compressed
or extended.
5

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SETTING SAG
Setting sag is a crucial part of setting your
bicycle since it affects the height of the bicycle 1
and the fork angle. In the following chapter we
will describe how to set the sag.

11 Note!
This procedure must be performed on a flat surface. Do
not jump or bounce on your bicycle as it will result in an
inaccurate sag measurement.

Setting sag:

1
Turn the preload adjuster knob anticlockwise
towards minus until it stops (minimum preload
position). 2
2
Set the O-ring (sag indicator) at the position
according to illustration.

3
Dressed in full riding gear assume normal rid-
ing position on the bicycle.
3

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SETTING SAG
4
Step off the bicycle and measure the distance 4
the O-ring (sag indicator) has moved. Sag
should be set to approximately 15-20 % of the
fork travel.

General recommendations: X
• Too little sag: turn the preload adjuster knob
towards MINUS.
• Too much sag: turn the preload knob
towards PLUS.

General recommendations:
Heavy hard charging rider may require less
sag while a smoother rider may benefit from
more sag. If you have any questions, contact
an Authorized Öhlins MTB Service Center for
advice.

Spring rate [N/mm] Tube color Travel [mm] Part no

6.1 Red (3x) 130-160 18651-01

7 Yellow (3x) 130-160 18651-02
7.9 Green (3x) 130-160 18651-03
8.8 Blue (3x) 130-160 18651-04
9.7 White (3x) 130-160 18651-05***
10.6 Black (3x) 130-160 18651-06
11.5 Red, Black, Red 130-160 18651-07
*** Standard AM fork

11 Note!
To achieve correct sag it may be necessary to
change coil spring. Contact an Öhlins dealer for more
information. See spring rate chart below.

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ADJUSTERS
Compression damping controls the energy absorption 2. Adjust high speed
when the front fork is being compressed, thus controls To adjust, turn the black coloured adjuster on
how easily the shock absorber compresses when you the top of the TTX cartridge. Turn clockwise to
hit a bump. Rebound damping controls the energy increase damping, turn counter clockwise to
absorption when the front fork is being extended and decrease. For additional platform control, turn
controls how fast the front fork returns to its normal to fully closed (position 0 [zero]).
position after being compressed.
11 Note!
To set the adjusters *Position 0 [zero]: Additional platform control is
The adjusters have a normal right hand designed to be used for long climbs and not for normal
thread. Turn the adjuster clockwise to fully riding. If used for normal riding you may experience loss
closed position. Then, turn counter clockwise of traction and bump absorption.
to open, and count the clicks until you reach
the recommended number of clicks.
2
✋✋ Caution!
Turn gently not to damage delicate sealing surfaces.
Tighten with your hand only.

Compression damping adjuster

1. Adjust low speed
To adjust, turn the blue coloured adjuster on
the top of the TTX cartridge. Turn clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clockwise to
decrease.
Rebound damping adjuster
3. Adjust rebound
Turn the gold coloured adjuster on the end
1 eye/ bracket. Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counter clockwise to decrease.

11 Note!
The rebound adjuster is designed to compensate for
temperature changes, the number of clicks may differ
between a cold and a warm shock absorber. The
recommended setting applies for room temperature.

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SETTING UP
Stability and traction Adjustment range
All bicycles are designed with a suspension The RXF fork is designed for use within the
geometry that include height and fork angle. full adjustment range, and using the front fork
Changing any components may affect the sus- fully open or closed is normal for some riders.
pension geometry and it is therefore essential
that the front and rear ends match each other.
Rebound damping
Changing to Öhlins suspension gives optimum If the bike feels loose, nervous over bumpy
performance only when both the front fork sections and kicking in jumps, close the
and the rear suspension interact properly. It is rebound adjuster one click.
very important that the front and the rear ride If the bicycle feels hard, harsh (no comfort),
heights are within the specified values. packs down under bumps and is difficult to
enter corners with or does not stay in line over
General setup bumpy sections, open the rebound adjuster
By adjusting the front fork and testing by trial 1 click.
and error you can learn how the different set- If the bicycle feels
tings affect your bicycle. Always begin your • unstable
setup process by taking a test ride with all • loose
adjustments at their recommended basic set- • bouncy
tings. Choose a short run of varying character, →→ Increase rebound damping
for example with long as well as sharp bends,
hard and soft bumps. Stay on the same run If the bicycle feels
and adjust only one setting at a time. • hard
When you set up your bicycle you need to • nervous
do it together with the front fork and on all • low traction
types of tracks that you want to optimize, →→ Decrease rebound damping
there are no setups that will be 100% perfect
on all tracks, some compromises will need to
be made.

Always keep priority at

• safe feeling
• stability
• comfort
This will allow you to ride safer, with more
confidence and use less energy.

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SETTING UP
Low speed compression damping Position 0 [zero] is for those long climbs
The low speed adjuster is used for controlling where the need for traction is limited and addi-
the chassis movement towards the ground. tional platform control helps to gain efficiency.
If you feel that the shock absorber feels soft, The shocks are delivered with the ­adjuster
spongy, or the bicycle feels unstable (for set to position 5 (fully open). This is the best
example when going into a corner), close 1 all-round setup and has the function that
click (clockwise). should suit most riders and tracks.
If you feel that the bicycle feels hard and has If the bicycle feels
poor traction, open 1 click (counter-clockwise).
• soft
High speed compression • low
• is bottoming
damping
→→ Increase compression damping
The high speed adjuster has five positions.
When the adjuster is fully closed it has posi- If the bicycle feels
tion 0 [zero] and when the adjuster is fully • harsh
open it has position 5. • hard
Turn clockwise to increase the high speed →→ Decrease compression damping
damping and make the fork firmer. Turn Spring rate
counter clockwise to reduce the high speed The correct sag is along with the clicks, cru-
damping. cial to find the best set up that suits your rid-
Position 1-5 is suitable for trail riding. ing style. Start with basic sag and go through
the adjusters but the adjuster will not fully
compensate for a too soft or hard spring.

11 Note!
For more information about available spring options
contact an Authorized Öhlins MTB Service Center.

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SETUP DATA
⚠⚠ Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings
are according to recommended Set-up Data. Read
about adjustments and setting up in the shock Owner’s
Manual before you make any adjustments. Contact an
Authorized Öhlins MTB Service Center if you have any
questions about setting up.

RXF36 Coil
Rebound 12 clicks
Compression low 12 clicks
Compression high Fully opened
Recommended sag 24/21/18 mm
Length axle to crown 568/558/548/538 mm
Stroke 160/150/140/130 mm

MAINTENANCE
Extreme riding in adverse weather conditions or lack of cleaning will reduce service intervals.
Maintenance Interval

Clean dirt and debris from front fork Every ride

Check torque on front fork mounting bolts Every ride
Remove lowers, clean and inspect bushings and seals, change oil bath 50 hours
if necessary, clean and lubricate spring
Full front fork spring at service center 100 hours/ 1 year
Remove lowers, clean, replace seals and bump rubber, change oil bath 100 hours/ 1 year
at service center
Full front fork damping cartridge rebuild at service center 100 hours/ 1 year

Öhlins products are subject to To find the latest information contact Part no. 07258-02_1
continuous improvement and an Authorized Öhlins MTB Service Issued 2017-09-04
development, therefore, although Center. Please contact an Authorized
these instructions include the most Öhlins MTB Service Center if you
up-to-date information available at have any questions regarding the
the time of printing, minor updates contents in this document.
may occur.

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