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Version 1.2

Summary of Contents for 2002 TO PRESENT SUSPENSION

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Page 2: ...odigy DX 17 DH Team DH Comp 20 Giant Bicycle Limited Warranty 22 Contact Numbers 24 NOTE This manual is a suppliment for full suspension bicycles It is not a stand alone Owner s Manual and it should b...

Page 3: ...he pivots and links that are designed into your frameset allow movement and are high tolerance precision mechanisms While Giant Bicycle engineers have strived to use the highest quality most durable a...

Page 4: ...o quickly that it can cause the bike to buck after hitting an obstacle It also prevents the shock from topping out or rapid shock unloading If the rebound damping is set too high the shock will pack u...

Page 5: ...4 Compression Stroke The motion of the shock or fork in response to an impact Bottoming Out When all the suspension travel has been used Topping Out When all the suspension travel is available...

Page 6: ...rface Do not use a petroleum based lubricant or white lithium grease d Be extra careful to not get lubricant on the threads of the pivot parts 3 Components that thread directly into the frameset or ot...

Page 7: ...point set the positive air chamber B on the rear shock at 10psi over the rider s riding weight This is the weight while wearing all your riding gear For example if the rider s weight is 160 lbs set th...

Page 8: ...receiving threads 4 Tighten the bolt to the appropriate torque value 5 Wipe off excess blue LoctiteTM on the back of the threads 6 If there is still play in the pivot or linkage please see your Autho...

Page 9: ...ng gear To measure the travel position the rubber top out bumper C on the shaft of the shock to measure the amount of compression movement 2 If the shock moves less than 12mm reduce the pre load on th...

Page 10: ...ll result in poor bicycle performance and cause premature wear of the shock 2 To measure the travel you can position the rubber O ring D on the shaft of the shock to measure the amount of compression...

Page 11: ...emove the upper shock mounting bolt 2 Pivot the shock backward or forward to align the eyelet with one of the three holes The forward most position is 4 5 travel the middle position is 5 15 travel and...

Page 12: ...xposed receiving threads 4 Tighten the bolt back to the appropriate torque value Wipe off excess blue LoctiteTM on the back of the threads 5 If there is still play in the pivot or linkage you may need...

Page 13: ...the shock B1 to measure the amount of compression movement 3 If the shock compresses less than 12mm You need to reduce the pre load on the spring by turning the spring collar C counter clockwise 4 If...

Page 14: ...e to travel you will need to readjust your spring preload setting as described in the preceding section Maintenance See Drawing 8 The Warp DS Series frame is designed to be as maintenance free as poss...

Page 15: ...14 Drawing 8 Torque settings 1 Main pivot bolt 180 210 Kgf cm or 155 183 in lbs 2 Rear shock mount 90 110 Kgf cm or 78 95 in lbs 3 Front shock mount 90 110 Kgf cm or 78 95 in lbs...

Page 16: ...ber top out bumper B on the shaft to the top of the shock B1 to measure the amount of compression movement 3 If the shock compresses less than 10mm You need to reduce the pre load on the spring by tur...

Page 17: ...move the main swingarm pivot bolt clean and apply blue LoctiteTM 2 Reinstall pivot bolt to appropriate torque value 3 If there is still play in the pivot please see your Authorized Giant Dealer to hav...

Page 18: ...hock B1 to measure the amount of compression movement 3 If the shock compresses less than 10mm You need to reduce the pre load on the spring by turning the spring collar C counter clockwise 4 If the s...

Page 19: ...r O ring on the shaft to the top of the shock to measure the amount of compression movement 3 If the shock moves less than 10mm reduce the air pressure in the positive air chamber A 4 If the shock mov...

Page 20: ...there is play remove the main pivot bolt clean and apply blue LoctiteTM 2 Reinstall pivot bolt to appropriate torque value see below 3 If there is still play in the pivot please see your Authorized Gi...

Page 21: ...f the shock to measure the amount of compression movement 2 If the shock moves less than 18mm reduce the pre load on the spring by turning the spring preload collar E counter clockwise 3 If the shock...

Page 22: ...off excess blue LoctiteTM on the back of the threads 5 If there is still play in the pivot or linkage you may need a new pivot kit Please see your Authorized Giant Dealer to have your bike inspected...

Page 23: ...brand bicycle is found to be defective in materials workmanship or assembly within 60 days of purchase it will be repaired for you without charge for labor or materials To receive this service simply...

Page 24: ...S NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THAT OF THE EXPRESS WARRANT...

Page 25: ...Contact Numbers Giant Bicycle Inc 1 800 US GIANT www giant bicycle com Rock Shox 1 800 677 7177 www rockshox com Marzocchi 1 800 227 5579 www marzocchi com Manitou 1 800 423 0273 www answerproducts c...

Page 26: ...25 2002 Giant Bicycle Inc Giant and it s symbol are trademarks of Giant Bicycle Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan...

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