SilkTi Technology
You’ve just purchased the finest softtail ever built.
The SilkTi has numerous
features which combine to give you an extremely comfortable high performance
ride. The SilkTi is in a class of its own, with nearly double the travel of typical
softtails, and plushness similar to heavier cross-country linkage suspension
bikes.
In order to attain long travel, superior front end torsion and excellent lateral
rigidity, the SilkTi has a highly evolved and integrated system of components
and features. To maximize the performance and pleasure you experience while
riding your SilkTi, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the frame and
its features by reading through this guide, and spending an appropriate amount
of time on setup and tuning.
And don’t forget to activate your warranty!
Table of Contents
Key Components
pg 3
Reassembly
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 manual in its entirety,
here is the quick and dirty tuning guide:
Step 1—Set the sag of the shock (the amount of travel you see when you sit
on the saddle without moving) to 0.4-0.6 inches. Adjust the sag with a
Shimano (TL-UN74S) or Park (BBT-2) BB tool or with either a 19mm or
3/4” socket by turning the preload adjuster (part # 12 pg. 9) at the
bottom of the shock. Righty tighty increases spring force/decreases sag.
Step 2—Ride the bike for a few hours to allow the springs (part #9 pg. 9) to set.
Step 3—Check sag occasionally, as the springs will continue to find their
groove thang.
Step 4—Lube the shock every 20 hours of riding (or as needed) by pulling
up the shock boot and injecting each of the two chamfered holes with
SRAM Jonnisnot®. You’re finished when you see lube coming out of the
non chamfered holes.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBES
Step 5—Ride
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