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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 61
Rear Shocks
The rear shock absorber should be checked every 50 hours to
confirm the dimension of the sliding tubes.
The dimension “A” should not exceed 2mm difference between the
right and left shock when the shocks are completely extended ie there
must be no weight on the wheels.
If the shocks are outside the nominated tolerance AirBorne should be
contacted to organise repair / replacement of the shock unit
Figure 33 Rear Shock Dimension Check
Front Shocks
The front shocks run more user serviceable pressures. There are two reservoirs and a rebound
damping adjustment available. The correct procedure for checking the pressures and resetting them if
necessary is:
1. Check and set the large reservoir (At the top, nearest the rebound knob) to 50 Psi
2. Check and set the small reservoir (at the base of the shock) to 50 Psi.
3. The rebound adjustment should be wound fully in clockwise, then wound out 12 clicks, this is the
middle range setting.
4. Note that there will be some pressure loss due to leakage when removing the pump from the shock.
WARNING
THE REAR AIR SHOCKS ARE UNDER VERY HIGH PRESSURE, THEY ARE PRE SET AT THE
FACTORY TO 40 BAR, 580 PSI, WHICH WILL REQUIRE SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT TO BE
REPRESSURISED.
IF THESE SHOCKS REQUIRE SERVICE OR PRESSURE TESTING CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE. CONTACT AN AIRBORNE
REPRESENTATIVE IF SUCH EQUIPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE, THE SHOCK MAY NEED TO BE
REMOVED AND TAKEN TO A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ADJUSTMENT OR
CHECKING.
