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SRAM CORPORATION • JANUARY 2004 88
FLOODGATE A DJUSTMENT (F IG. 3)
All forks with Motion Control Damping allow for fine-tuning of the ‘Lock’ setting. T h e
rider can choose the point at which the ‘Lock’ setting can 'blow-of f' and become active
to force input s such as bumps or rocks. This adjustment is made using the Floodgate.
Depending upon fork model, the Floodgate is adjusted either internally (requires a
2.5mm hex wrench) or externally with the gold ‘gate’ adjuster.
For crown mounted adjusters, hold the adjuster in the ‘Lock’ position while adjusting
the internal Floodgate.
NOTE: THE FLOODGATE IS INTENDED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD OF ‘LOCK’ BLOW-OFF IN THE ‘LOCK’ MODE ONLY.
WHEN PERFORMING FLOODGATE ADJUSTMENTS, ENSURE THAT THE MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS ADJUSTED
TO
‘LOCK.’
Under ‘Lock’, the maximum Floodgate setting result s in a fork with minimal movement
while the minimum Floodgate setting result s in increased fork movement.
NOTE: FOR MAXIMUM FORK SENSITIVITY AND MOVEMENT, RETURN THE FORK TO THE ‘OPEN’ POSITION.
Floodgate settings should be used to adjust suspension compliance to medium sized
bumps and resist ance to rider induced suspension movement (referred to as “bob”) in
the ‘Lock’ mode. When properly tuned, the Motion Control System will resist "bob," but
provide controlled suspension action in rough or aggressive terrain.
Under ‘Lock’, heavier riders may find better performance with maximum Floodgate
settings, while lighter riders may find minimum Floodgate settings work best.
Experiment with higher or lower Floodgate settings while on the trail to optimize your
fork for your riding style and performance preferences.
Use the chart s below to est ablish an initial Floodgate setting.
Fig. 2
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