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FOX RACING SHOX FLOAT X EVOL, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for FLOAT X EVOL

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Page 3: ...3 temperature dependency 4 Using the fox pumps 5 Mounting the float x evol 8 setting up the float x evol 11 measuring and setting rider sag 13 TUNING the float x evol 16 general guidelines 16 tuning r...

Page 4: ...and revalveable 1 Year factory limited warranty 90 day valving guarantee lower eyelet shock body evol air chamber upper eyelet air sleeve MAIN air chamber piggyback body cap oil reservoir compression...

Page 5: ...manualdoesnotcontainstep by stepdetailedserviceinstructionsforareason FOXrecom mends that detailed service be performed by FOX Racing Shox or qualified service center For service and warranty informat...

Page 6: ...eparated by an internal floating piston system This ensures consistent fade free damping in all riding conditions Rebound Adjuster Compression Adjuster cross section of float x evol Main Air Chamber E...

Page 7: ...our setup to fine tune your shock s spring curve Using air there is an infinite number of spring rates available The graph below shows a spring curve comparison of a standard triple rate coil over sho...

Page 8: ...ogressive Air Spring Curves 4 1400 temperature dependency Theairpressures EVOLandMAINairchambers intheFLOATXEVOLAirshoxareslightlytempera turedependentwithroughlya10PSIairpressurechangeovera100 degree...

Page 9: ...2 Main Air Chamber 0 150 PSI pump for setting the MAIN air chamber pressure Standard Pump Main Air Chamber 2 Range 0 150 PSI Use the high pressure pump to set the pressure in the EVOL air chamber In o...

Page 10: ...20 psi step 3 Stroke the pump a few times The pressure should increase slowly If pressure increases rapidly check to make sure the pump is properly fitted and tightened onto the air valve step 4 Pump...

Page 11: ...tep 9 Remove the pump and re install the MAIN air chamber cap You MUST set the EVOL air chamber marked 1 on the decal pressure before setting the MAIN air chamber marked 2 pressure This ensures that t...

Page 12: ...AirShox have them installed by a trained professional mechanic Your FLOAT X EVOL AirShox should bolt onto your vehicle with no modification to the frame control arms or A arms Follow these steps to m...

Page 13: ...are installed such that they do not touch the evol air chamber or inhibit travel Minimum 1 8 step 3 Place a block or a jack under the front of the frame so that both wheels are off the ground step 4 R...

Page 14: ...educers are installed correctly per the supplemental setup sheet in order to install You may need to squeeze the reducers together to slightly compress the o rings step 7 Using the stock hardware bolt...

Page 15: ...your ATV is safely supported on a stand with the front wheels off the ground and the suspension fully extended step 2 Set the desired pressure in the EVOL air chamber using the FOX high pressure pump...

Page 16: ...a good starting point step 4 Lower the vehicle off the stand Measure and set rider sag as described in the next sec tion You should be able to see a small line of oil on the outside of the shock whic...

Page 17: ...e the following procedure to accurately measure and set the correct ride height sag for your ATV set the front and rear ride height sag simultaneously step 1 Position the bike on a flat surface and cl...

Page 18: ...compression stroke to fully lubricate internal sliding surfaces to allow for smooth operation this is most apparent after the atv has been sitting for a while step 5 Gently assume a seated position st...

Page 19: ...plate measure to the bottom of that measuring the front frame height just under the front motor mount measuring the rear frame height just in front of the foot peg step 8 The rear frame height should...

Page 20: ...hingaboutshock response at medium and high shaft speeds tuning recommendations The percentage change in damping when going from one click to the next click is fairly small This is so you can really fi...

Page 21: ...these steps STEP 1 Call 1 800 FOX SHOX to get pressure settings for your application and weight step 2 Lift the vehicle s front end off the ground step 3 Release the air from the MAIN air chamber Sch...

Page 22: ...nd seems harsh especially on jump landings The suspension may feel like it is bottoming out but actually the bars are returning too quickly into your hands Try to observe how quickly the vehicle bounc...

Page 23: ...rsh ride Set less compression Bottoms out easily Set more compression Symptoms of Too Much Compression Damping Thefrontendisharshoversmallbumps Shockseemstostayalmostrigidinsteadofabsorbingbumps Espec...

Page 24: ...opridingimmediatelyandidentifythecauseoftheproblem Shock rebuild Just as the oil in your engine breaks down with time and must be replaced the oil in the FLOAT XEVOLshockmustbeservicedperiodically The...

Page 25: ...rance for moto X the rear ground clearance should be 7 8 inches for cross country the rear ground clearance should be 8 9 inches As a good starting point EVOL chamber and Main chamber pressures should...

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Page 30: ...adequately absorb the next bump in a repetitive bump sequence Spiking sharp impact cause by a square edge bump Squat when the rear of the vehicle sits down either due to weight transfer or driveline f...

Page 31: ...enter with shipping charges pre paid by the sender Proof of purchase is required for warranty consideration Include a description of the problem ATV information manufacturer year and model type of FOX...

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