Who should install this
Cone-valves are not a DIY garage job. Installation requires pulling the rebound damping rod from the cartridge, holding the aluminum rod in soft round vice jaws, heating the threaded TAP with MAP gas to break the factory Loctite, and reassembling with the right shim stack. A qualified tuner with the right tools can do it cleanly in roughly 90 minutes. Without those tools and that experience, expect to damage the fork.
What ships with each kit
- One Tintic cone valve, machined and assembled in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
- One piston band (replacement for the stock band).
- An install reference card.
Each kit valves one fork leg. Most bikes need two kits. Order accordingly.
What stays from your stock fork
Tintic cone-valves are a drop-in replacement for the stock mid-valve only. Your existing rebound shim stack stays. Your damping rod stays. Your fork seals, bushings, and oil should be replaced as part of the same service while the fork is open (standard practice).
Default settings
The standard configuration is a 15° cone, 25 N·m spring, and 1mm of float. This works for the vast majority of riders across desert, enduro, trail, and extreme enduro use. A 35 N·m spring is occasionally specified for motocross-leaning setups. Consult with your tuner.
Questions during install
The person who made the kit is the person who'll pick up the phone. Tuners with questions during install can call or email and get a real answer fast.