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Frame Tuning Guide

Ibis SilkTi

Summary of Contents for SilkTi

Page 1: ...Frame Tuning Guide Ibis SilkTi...

Page 2: ...eassembly pg 8 Shock Tuning Guidelines pg 4 5 Shock Diagram pg 9 Lubrication pg 6 Parts List pg 10 Disassembly pg 7 Warranty pg 11 Quick Guide Impatient are we Although we recommend you read this manu...

Page 3: ...arvel with few moving parts It is reliable lightweight user friendly and provides excellent travel with minimal maintenance In the first part of its travel the CDE shock is supple and undamped which a...

Page 4: ...you with the heavy preload configuration right picture below There are 4 complete turns of adjustment available on the shock each corresponding to approximately 10 pounds of rider weight adjustment N...

Page 5: ...actually take some time to break in and take a set Four hours of riding will be adequate to set the springs Once the sag has been set after the break in period heavier and more aggressive riders shoul...

Page 6: ...st in a bike repair stand getting all weight off the rear wheel of the bike Using your hands pull the shock apart so the shock is at maximum extension This will align the lube ports with the chamfers...

Page 7: ...bove Should you wish to disassemble the shock for cleaning or replacement of any parts use the following instructions 1 When working on the SilkTi shock always use a bicycle repair stand and clamp the...

Page 8: ...not use solvents as they could attack the spring material 2 Slide shock sleeve into frame tighten pinch bolt to 65 inch pounds 3 Slide boot onto 1 frame stub 4 Upper Stack a Spread a small amount of...

Page 9: ...y hand before needing to use the wrench 7 Set the preload and sag as mentioned above 8 Ride A lot 9 Shock Diagram What They re Called 1 Shock Boot 2 Shock Body 3 Supple Spring 4 Delrin Guide 5 Damper...

Page 10: ...e l p p u S 0 6 L Y C U C M R A Z d e d e e n 2 c s i D r e p m a D R E P M A D U C M R A Z k c o h s h c a e r o f d e d e e n 4 c s i D g n i r p S n i a M t h g i L a r t x E c s i D g n i r p S L...

Page 11: ...hould the frame be determined by Ibis to be covered by this Warranty it will be repaired or replaced at Ibis s sole option which will be conclusive and binding If repaired or replaced the original own...

Page 12: ...n the following information Frame Numbers Size __________________________ Where Purchased __________________ Serial Number __________________ _______________________________ Date purchased ___________...

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