HELM Original & MKII 50 hour/Lower Service (Part 1 of 2)

Recommendations and Warnings

Cane Creek recommends only trained suspension technicians perform service on all suspension, using all required tools and following all proper procedures. Anyone without access to the proper equipment or with any concerns on the procedures should defer to an authorized Cane Creek service center for service. Improper service can result in loss of performance or suspension failure. All Cane Creek forks have pressurized oil. Follow the service procedures exactly as written to avoid possible injury or harm to the suspension. Always wear eye protection while performing suspension service. Please dispose of all waste products and materials through proper channels to avoid contamination of the environment.

Any damage or issues resulting from improper service will not be covered by warranty. If you have a fork still in its original warranty period and do not wish to void your warranty, please contact an authorized Cane Creek service center.

These service instructions cover the basic service procedures using standard service kits. If your suspension requires parts beyond standard replacement parts – CSU, compression rods, etc. – please consult your authorized Cane Creek service center or contact us at our Cane Creek Support Center.

Service Notes

These instructions cover 50 hour lower service which is the first step in both the complete 100 hour damper and spring service.

The process is identical for original HELM and HELM MKII. A HELM MKII is pictured here. The basic process is the same for AIR and COIL forks. Any minor differences are noted as needed.

Service Kit

BAG0409 – HELM 50 Hour Service Kit

Required Cane Creek Tools

None

Additional Tools & Supplies

Sockets – 13mm
Crowfoot wrenches – 18mm
Open Ended Box wrenches – 13 & 18mm
Torque wrenches
35mm fork seal tool
Pick
Motorex 15wt Racing Fork Oil

Torque, Loctite, Oil & Nitrogen Specs

Torque & Loctite Chart

Part Torque Spec Loctite Spec
Comp Rod Footnut 5 Nm 243 (Blue)
Rebound Adjuster 7 Nm 243 (Blue)

Oil Chart

Oil Location Oil Type Oil Amount
Damper Side Motorex 15wt Racing Fork Oil 7.5 mL
Spring Side Motorex 15wt Racing Fork Oil 5 mL

Related Technical Service Bulletins

Review all related TSBs before performing any service.

No specific HELM 50 Hour/Lower service TSBs at this time.

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