LEFTY HYBRID, LEFTY 2.0, SUPERMAX
SOLO AIR Wave Spring Replacement - 50Hrs
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APRIL 2015
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED:
PURPOSE:
We have changed the replacement interval of the SOLO AIR wave spring from every 100 hours to every 50 hours of riding. Replacing the wave spring every 50 hours will maintain optimum performance of the SOLO AIR assembly.
The LEFTY Maintenance schedule has been updated to reflect this change.
(1) All 2014 and 2015 models of LEFTY HYBRID, LEFTY 2.0, and SUPERMAX forks have the SOLO AIR assembly with the wave spring.
(2) Earlier model LEFTYs are affected only if the SOLO AIR assembly had been updated to the wave spring type spring system.
(3) SOLO AIR assembly service kits. See page 2.
A failed SOLO AIR wave spring may not open and close the valve exchanging air between the negative and positive air chambers as designed. If this happens, travel, ride height and/or spring rate can be affected resulting in an unusual or inconsistent spring feel.
Wave spring replacement should be done together with the overall damping cartridge inspection. This type of service can be performed at the shop level. The wave spring is included in the damper service kit which also includes the O-ring seals and other parts necessary to perform the service.
If you have any questions about this Service Bulletin, please call Cannondale Technical Service at
1-800-BIKEUSA
END OF DAMPING CARTRIDGE
Location of the wave spring
LEFTY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SERVICE ITEM
Damage Inspection
See the SAFETY INFORMATION section of the
LEFTY Owner’s Manual Supplement.
Parts to be Tightened
See Tightening Torques in the MAINTENANCE section of the section of the LEFTY Owner’s
Manual Supplement.
See Manual Reset in the MAINTENANCE section of the section of the LEFTY Owner’s
Manual Supplement.
Damper Service: (Air spring/Damping Cartridge
Inspection, Wave spring replacement)
See www.csgxchange.com/.
Telescope Lubrication:
See www.csgxchange.com/.
Full Service: (Telescope Rebuild + Damper service) See www.csgxchange.com/.
NORMAL
Before every ride
First Ride /
Every 4-5 rides
50 Hours
50 Hours
100 Hours
200 Hours
USE
RACING
Before every ride
Before every ride
25 Hours
50 Hours
50 Hours
100 Hours
PERFORMED BY
Owner
Owner
Owner
Authorized Cannondale Dealer
Authorized Cannondale Dealer
Service Center
SCHEDULE PROFESSIONAL FORK SERVICE ANNUALLY (Minimum)
Annually, or when problems are indicated you must have your fork serviced through a Authorized Cannondale Dealer or a Headshok
Service Center. Disassembly and inspection by a suspension professional is required to evaluate the internal and external parts, identify wear or damage. Damaged parts must be replaced with new ones and the work must also include any work described in any technical bulletins or product recalls.
SERVICE BULLETIN SOLO AIR WAVE SPRING REPLACEMENT - 0415
LEFTY HYBRID, LEFTY 2.0, SUPERMAX
SOLO AIR Wave Spring Replacement - 50Hrs
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APRIL 2015
Wave Spring Replacement Procedure
Wave Spring Kit (qty. 10 springs)
KH173/ LEFTY HYBRID, LEFTY 2.0, SUPERMAX
With the damping cartridge removed:
1. Remove the E-clip, pin, and valve.
2. Insert a 6mm hex key through the air piston into the shaft end to hold it. Position a 16mm wrench on the air piston wrench flats to turn the air piston counterclockwise to remove it. Clean away any Loctite residue or debris from the shaft threads, valve, and valve sealing area in the piston.
3. Remove the old wave spring (overlap wave or wave with gap) and install the overlap type.
4. Apply a small drop of Loctite 262 (red) onto the shaft end threads and finger tighten the air piston onto the shaft.
5. Insert a 6mm hex key through the air piston into the shaft end to hold the shaft.
6. Tighten the air piston to 1.4 N-m by using a 16mm wrench on the flats.
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten the air piston!
7. Insert the valve and replace the pin and secure it with the E-clip.
DAMPING CARTRIDGE
LOWER SHAFT END
PIN
SHAFT END
WAVE SPRING
(open gap type)
AIR PISTON
1.4 N-m
6mm
E-CLIP
WAVE SPRING
(overlap type)
16mm
VALVE
WARNING
Information intended for use only by professional mechanics at
Authorized Cannondale Dealers. Special tools and skills are needed.
Bike Owners must not perform the work described. Serious injury or damage can result.
Affected Service Kits
If you have any of the following service kits in your inventory, please visually inspect the installed wave spring. Make sure the spring is the over lap type. If the kit contains an open gap type wave spring, remove it and replace it with an over lap type wave spring from kit KH173/.
KH139/
KH115/
KH134/
KH133/
KH146/
KH091/
KH088/X
KH116/X
KIT AIR PISTON PBR 140 27.5
KIT AIR PISTON PBR 130 29“
KIT AIR PISTONSOLO AIR HYB36 2.0
KIT AIR PISTON HYB36 2.0 160MM
KIT SOLO AIR PISTON
KIT AIR PISTON PBR/XLR100 29‘R
KIT AIR PISTON SOLO AIR (PISTON ONLY)
KIT AIR PISTON SOLO AIR 36 (PISTON ONLY)
KH125/A
KH126/A
LEFTY HYBRID, LEFTY 2.0
SUPERMAX
SERVICE BULLETIN SOLO AIR WAVE SPRING REPLACEMENT - 0415
