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Safety and Warning Information

Introduction and Registration

Features Overview

Product Anatomy

Adjuster Basics

Frame Clearance

Installation

Setting Sag

Air Volume Adjust

Coil Installation

Service and Maintenance

Warranty Information

Tuning Field Notes

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Summary of Contents for DB Kitsuma

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...istration Features Overview Product Anatomy Adjuster Basics Frame Clearance Installation Setting Sag Air Volume Adjust Coil Installation Service and Maintenance Warranty Information Tuning Field Notes...

Page 4: ...cause loss of vehicle control and result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH If the shock ever loses oil air or makes unusual noises stop riding and have the shock inspected by a Cane Creek Authorized Suspensi...

Page 5: ...ane Creek Authorized Suspension Service Center Cane Creek rear shocks are manufactured exclusively for the bike model for which they are ordered Switching units between different bikes may not only de...

Page 6: ...on systems Cane Creek technology offers the broadest adjustment range available giving you the control to tune your shock your way for your bike This owner s manual is your reference guide to understa...

Page 7: ...Bushing Trunnion Air Coil 15 02 12 7mm 54mm Width M10 Threads Damper Adjustments Adjuster Abbreviation Positions Air Coil Low Speed Compression LSC 11 Low Speed Rebound LSR 11 High Speed Compression H...

Page 8: ...7 Product Anatomy High Speed Compression Low Speed Compression High Speed Rebound Low Speed Rebound Climb Switch Travel Indicator O Ring Air Volume Reducers Air Valve Air Can Eyelet...

Page 9: ...roduct Anatomy High Speed Compression Low Speed Compression High Speed Rebound Low Speed Rebound Climb Switch Spring Preload Adjustment Nut Stroke Reducer Coil Spring Spring Clip Eyelet Bottom Out Bum...

Page 10: ...d Compression HSC Shaft compression during quick and large compression events i e Hard landing or deep compression Low Speed Rebound LSR Shaft rebound speed during most rebound events i e Recovering f...

Page 11: ...closes the Low Speed circuit of the shock in this setting creating a firmer feel and stops the shock from bobbing in pedaling scenarios This setting is designed for on trail climbing support where the...

Page 12: ...h what is specified and approved by the frame manufacturer Follow the steps below carefully to ensure proper clearances and avoid damage AIR These steps must be followed when installing a new shock to...

Page 13: ...shock to your frame to ensure proper clearance between your frame and the shock at all points of travel 1 Remove the spring from the shock and install only the spring clip Refer to coil installation s...

Page 14: ...ed to fit the shock to each frame Shock hardware may be needed to properly take up the width and thickness of the frame s mounting points and bolts The size and type of shock hardware required should...

Page 15: ...ame by first inserting the mounting bolts Do not force the shock in place if there is any fitment interference with the frame 2 Torque all mounting bolts to the frame manufacturer s specifications 3 E...

Page 16: ...ommend a starting point of 30 of shock travel but this may need to be adjusted to your needs For updated tutorials and suggestions visit www CaneCreek com Air Starting point of air pressure recommende...

Page 17: ...riding position 3 Carefully dismount the bike without further compressing the suspension and measure the distance the O ring has moved 4 This distance is your sag amount and can be converted to a per...

Page 18: ...needed to achieve proper sag you will need to change to a lower spring rate If more than 6 turns of preload are needed to achieve proper sag you will need to change to a stiffer higher rate spring In...

Page 19: ...riding gear Ensure the Climb Switch is in the Open position the bike is on a level surface and your weight is centered over the bottom bracket as you are in a normal riding position 3 Measure the shoc...

Page 20: ...t causes the air spring to ramp up at the end of the shock s travel which will further increase the resistance to bottom out Air pressure should be only used to achieve the correct sag value If the sa...

Page 21: ...4 Install the desired amount of volume reduction spacers Large volume reducer bands can be cut to smaller sections if needed 5 Reinstall the outer air can 6 Reinstall the retaining O ring ensuring th...

Page 22: ...not appropriate for your body weight can cause SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH and damage to the bike and shock Spring Removal and Installation To remove the spring turn the spring adjustment nut until it tou...

Page 23: ...IR Inspect external air sealing surfaces for scratches or damage X AIR Inspect and clean air valve threads to prevent dirt from entering air spring during inflation X COIL Clean around spring adjustme...

Page 24: ...e Cane Creek suspension product being operated under normal conditions and properly maintained as specified by Cane Creek This warranty is only applicable to Cane Creek suspension purchased new from a...

Page 25: ...ecific legal rights The consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state or country to country Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental...

Page 26: ...25 Tuning Field Notes NOTES DATE TRAIL SAG VOLUME REDUCTION AIR PRESSURE COIL SPRING RATE or PRELOAD HSC HSR LSC LSR FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST...

Page 27: ...26 NOTES DATE TRAIL SAG VOLUME REDUCTION AIR PRESSURE COIL SPRING RATE or PRELOAD Tuning Field Notes HSC HSR LSC LSR FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST...

Page 28: ...27 Tuning Field Notes NOTES DATE TRAIL SAG VOLUME REDUCTION AIR PRESSURE COIL SPRING RATE or PRELOAD HSC HSR LSC LSR FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST...

Page 29: ...28 NOTES DATE TRAIL SAG VOLUME REDUCTION AIR PRESSURE COIL SPRING RATE or PRELOAD Tuning Field Notes HSC HSR LSC LSR FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST FIRM SOFT SLOW FAST...

Page 30: ...Cane Creek Cycling Components 355 Cane Creek Rd Fletcher North Carolina 28732 1 800 234 2725 canecreek com service canecreek com AAC0252...

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