FOX RACING SHOX FLOAT X EVOL, Owner'S Manual

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quiCk referenCe guide
floaT x evol
terms
used
suspEnsiOn
>
compression
: downward travel of the suspension. actions that move the endpoints of the shock closer together.
> compression damping : oil damping resistance felt when trying to compress the shock.
> emulsion shock : shock without an IFp (Internal Floating piston) separating the oil and nitrogen.
> frame clearance : distance between the frame and other moving parts, like the shock.
>
negative travel
: distance the suspension or shock extends from the static ride height. also referred to as ‘free
sag’.
> preload : initial force on the spring. preload is used to adjust rider sag.
> ride height : with the rider on the bike, the basic stance of the bike. usually measured from the ground to some
point on the bike frame.
> rebound : force required to extend the shock or suspension. can also refer to the extending action of the
suspension.
>
rebound damping
: oil damping resistance that controls the rate at which the shock extends after being
compressed.
> rider sag : amount the shock compresses with the rider sitting on the atv in a normal riding position.
> free sag: amount that the atv “sits” into travel. usually measured from the ground to a point on the frame, or as
shock stroke, and without a rider on the atv.
>
spring rate
: force required to compress a spring one inch. measured in lb/in. or kg/mm.
>
stroke
: amount of shock travel.
> travel : total amount the shock compresses, as measured from eye-to-eye.
> Valving : refers to the combination of shims or damping valves on the piston face used to achieve a specific ride
characteristic.
>
wheel travel
: distance the wheel moves when the suspension is cycled through its full travel.
ridinG
> bottoming: vehicle has bottomed-out when the suspension reaches the limit of its travel and stops further
downward motion.
>
bucking
: kicking motion on a rider after a bump or jump landing.
> chatter : small bumps similar to braking bumps prior to a corner or berm. often refers to the harshness felt when
riding over small, closely spaced bumps.
> fading : slow loss of shock damping usually due to heat.
> packing : when the shock does not return quickly enough to 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 forces.
> stiction : initial force that needs to be overcome to start the suspension stroke.
> topping-out : when the suspension is fully extended.
service
intervals
>
before every ride
: wipe mud and debris off shock exterior and check air pressures
>
monthly
: clean and inspect your shock. make sure the air sleeve is threaded on properly.
> Annually : clean and inspect your shock. see the mAintAining the floAt x eVol section on page 16 of this manual.
> every ride season : shock rebuild by a FoX certified technician or FoX Racing shox
tools &
supplies
> air sleeve bullet tool 398-00-244
> bearing torque wrench pin tool 398-00-249
> End cap IFp tool 398-00-255 > Float X Evol Rebuild kit 803-00-229
> FoX light Racing oil 025-06-000
contact
info
FoX Racing shox
130 hangar way
watsonville, ca 95076, usa
phone: 1.831.274.6500 / Fax: 1.831.768.7026
north america: 1.800.FoX.shoX (369.7469)
E-mail: powersports@foxracingshox.com
website: www.foxracingshox.com
business hours: monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. pst method of
payment
&
shipping
visa,
mastercard,
cashier's check
FoX Racing shox uses
ups ground service
within the usa.
disclaimer
FoX Racing shox is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting, or other use
of your Float X Evol shock. In the event that your shock breaks or malfunctions, FoX Racing shox shall have no
liability beyond the repair or replacement of your shock pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provisions
of this manual.
warranty
policy
the factory warranty period for your shock is one year (two years for countries in the Eu) from the original date of
purchase of the shock or atv. a copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany any shock being considered
for warranty service. warranty is at the full discretion of FoX Racing shox and will cover only defective materials and
workmanship. warranty duration and laws may vary from state to state and/or country to country.
parts, components and assemblies subject to normal wear and tear are not covered under this warranty.
FoX Racing shox reserves the right to all final warranty or non-warranty decisions.