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SYMBOLS OF THE MANUAL 

 

CAUTION your safety is involved and special 

precautions must  be  taken to avoid damage 
to the shock absorber. 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

the 

following 

information is important regarding 
procedures.  Failure  to  follow  the 

warning instructions can result in sever damages. 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL WARNINGS 

The shock absorber is an important part of your bicycle. 
Make  sure  you  read  and  understand  the  following 
warnings and any other technical documents provided 
by Bos before using the product.  

Install  the  shock  onto  your  bicycle  frame  using  the 
appropriate  hardware.  Before  riding,  inspect  the 
exterior of your product it should not be used if any of 
the exterior parts appear to be damaged.  

Contact  us  or  your  local  Bos  Suspension  retailer  for 
further inspection, maintenance or repair. This manual 
should  be  considered  as  a  part  of  the  product  and 
should be kept throughout its lifetime. 

 

Bos Suspension’s limited warranty  

Bos Suspension warrants to the original owner that the Bos Suspension product when new, is free from defects in material and 
workmanship. This limited warranty expires one year from the date of the original retail purchase. A copy of the original proof of 
purchase will be required for any warranty claim.  

This limited warranty is only applicable to Bos Suspension purchased new from an authorized Bos Suspension source. The limited 
warranty is made only to the original customer and is not transferable to subsequent owners.  

Wear and tear parts such as dust seals, O-ring, bushings, rear shock mounting hardware, shafts, threaded parts and bolts are not 
covered by this warranty. 

TERMS 

This limited warranty is subject to legal jurisdiction or warranty rights of the original purchase country which will prevail if di

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erent 

from the terms herein listed. 

 

LIMITS 

 

This  limited  warranty  is  conditioned  on  the  Bos  Suspension  product  being  operated  under  normal  conditions  and  properly 
maintained as specified by Bos. The liability of Bos Suspension will not be implied for any and all other damages, including but not 
limited to, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.  

 

EXCLUSIONS  

This warranty doesn’t cover :   

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Damages resulting from improper assembly  

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Damages resulting from an accident, crash or collision under any circumstances  

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Malfunctions that results from abuse  

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Modification, alteration, improper or unauthorized repair by the owner or a third party  

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Improper or excessive use.  

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Violation of the maintenance procedures and/or the time allowance between service.  

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Replacement of the original parts  

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Warranty is void is the serial number is removed or altered.  

 

PROCEDURE  

When making a claim under this limited warranty to the Bos Warranty Department you’ll be required to provide a copy of the 
original proof of purchase otherwise the claim will not be considered. Please contact the Bos Suspension Warranty Department 
before returning a product that may be covered by this limited warranty. If the warranty doesn’t apply the packaging and shipping 
costs will be charged to the customer.  

WARRANTY 

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

Summary of Contents for SYORS

Page 1: ...UM_152017 001A_En_SYORS USER MANUAL SYORS ...

Page 2: ... of advanced research from our engineering office test bench and many hours spent with our professional riders Our goal is to provide you with the best technologies and the greatest outdoor experience In order to make the most of your new acquisition please read this user manual carefully The mounting instructions and tips for use contained on it will allow you to make the most out of your suspens...

Page 3: ...rable to subsequent owners Wear and tear parts such as dust seals O ring bushings rear shock mounting hardware shafts threaded parts and bolts are not covered by this warranty TERMS This limited warranty is subject to legal jurisdiction or warranty rights of the original purchase country which will prevail if different from the terms herein listed LIMITS This limited warranty is conditioned on the...

Page 4: ...NT 5 OIL SETTINGS 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 9 FAQ 9 SETTINGS HISTORY 10 SERVICING NOTES 11 You will need the following tools for settings and maintenance Tool Symbol 2 mm hexagonal wrench 4 mm hexagonal wrench 11 mm open end wrench Ruler By hand Flat screwdriver TOOLS SUMMARY 11 ...

Page 5: ...e compatibility table available on the BOS suspension website download page www bos suspension com SAG verification The SAG is the amount of travel used by your suspension from your weight on the bike It is set by adjusting the spring preload BOS recommends a SAG percentage of 25 to 35 of total travel depending on your use and your riding style Enduro 25 30 DH 30 35 The bike manufacturer may also ...

Page 6: ...suspension any more extend the rear suspension to its full travel by pulling up the saddle and measure the distance between the bump stop and the rod guide This distance allows you to check the percentage of SAG The SYORS shock absorber for exclusive use in downhill mountain bike requires different spring preload depending on the geometry of each bike on the market To know the exactly preload to y...

Page 7: ...ning the screw clockwise on rolling terrain with big compressions and kickers It might be useful to soften the low speed compression by turning the screw counter clockwise on steep gradients High speed compression 11 mm black nut on head The high speed compression acts mainly on harsh hits jump landings rough sections It should be soft enough to get all the travel without bottoming out If on a giv...

Page 8: ...ngs between too fast and too slow Then always choose a setting in the faster part of that range for example the three last clicks counter clockwise on a range of nine Platform lever option Optionally your SYORS shock can be equipped with a locking lever to reduce the hydraulic flow in the compression system This will be useful during the pedalling period to avoid the work of the shock under the ef...

Page 9: ...l valving spring weight You can find all the information about standard settings for your bike in the chartlist on the BOS website bos suspension com Where can I purchase original stickers You can purchase these items through your approved BOS center or on the BOS store on bos suspension com I noticed some play between my shock and the frame what can I do Check that your mounting hardware is torqu...

Page 10: ...10 Date Place Track conditions Comp Rebound Comments LS HS SETTINGS HISTORY ...

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