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The rate of wear increases when components
are subject to heavy soiling or put to use in
extreme weather conditions.
Mechanical stress such as from crashes or
lateral forces exerted by baggage, increases
the rear shock’s rate of wear. Make sure,
therefore, not to rest pannier bags on the
rear shock.
After a fall or crash check the rear shock for
damage. In case of doubt ask your MERIDA
dealer for advice.
Seals or coatings contain materials whose
wear is dependent on storage conditions, UV
light or moisture rather than degree of use.
For example, anodized surfaces are subject
to ageing and changes in colour intensity are
therefore normal.
The maintenance work of all spring
elements is carried out by the nation-
al importers.
Your MERIDA dealer is, however, your con-
tact for any inquiry arising.
5. Checks, care and maintenance of the rear shock
5.. Service intervals
We urgently recommend you to observe the
service intervals specified below. For more
information on how to perform the tests see
chapter 15.3
“Checks, care and mainte-
nance”
.
After every ride:
Clean the rear shock, in
particular its functional components, from
dirt and dust.
Before every ride:
Push the saddle down with
your weight to check whether the rear shock
retracts and extends as it should. If necessary,
check the pressure in the air chamber and
– if you have a Manitou shock – in the SPV
chamber.
Every 8-0 hours of riding:
Check whether
the sag is still properly adjusted.
Check the fastening bolts of the rear shock
and frame with a torque wrench according to
the torque specifications in this manual.
Every 0 to 0 hours of riding:
Check wheth-
er the bearings of the rear swing arm and /
or rear shock have any side-to-side or verti-
cal play.
Every 00 hours of riding or once a year:
Bring your bike to your dealer for servicing.
This will involve an inspection and, if neces-
sary, an overhaul of the rear shock.
To ensure that your rear shock serves
you for many years without failure
you should have it serviced by your dealer
once a year or every 200 hours of riding.
