SALSA BUCKSAW Framesheet Download Page 5

BUCKSAW SPLIT PIVOT

®

 SERVICE KIT INSTRUCTIONS

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For additional product and safety information go to salsacycles.com/safety

This pivot service kit contains replacement hardware for Salsa 
Bucksaw suspension frames featuring Split Pivot

®

 technology. 

Please thoroughly review this document, the included schematics, 
and charted details before beginning. SERVICE MUST BE 
PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC WITH 
PROFESSIONAL TOOLS. We recommend your local Salsa dealer.

 

WARNING:

 CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE 

PRODUCTS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY  
A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC. NEVER MODIFY YOUR BICYCLE  
OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT 
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION  
ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE. INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE 
BEFORE EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.

Compatibility & Intended Use

This pivot service kit is compatible with the following Salsa 
suspension frames featuring Split Pivot

®

 technology

•  Bucksaw Alloy
•  Bucksaw Carbon

NOTE:

 Replacement bearings are NOT included in this kit. 

Replacement bearings must be purchased separately. Refer to 
figure 2 for information regarding bearing size and quantity needed.

NOTE:

 A replacement derailleur hanger and replacement housing 

guides are NOT included in this kit. The items are available 
separately. See figure for more details. 

Tools Required

See Column 7 in the tables of figures 2 and 3 for the tools 
necessary to service the pivots.

Installation 

Before you begin working on the bike: 
•  Review figure 1 to ensure the pivot service kit came with  

all the correct parts. Please note that this kit includes parts  
for all Bucksaw models. In the unlikely event that any parts  
are missing, contact your local Salsa Dealer or Salsa 
Customer Service

•  Review figure 2 (alloy), and figure 3 (carbon) and the 

accompanying table. Details regarding the tools and 
consumables (grease, thread lock) required to properly  
service the pivots of the Salsa Bucksaw frame can be found  
in these exploded views and the accompanying tables. Do not 
attempt to service the frame pivots if you lack any of these 
tools or supplies

•  A bearing puller, bearing press, and knowledge of how to 

properly use these tools are required to change the cartridge 
bearings in a Salsa Bucksaw frame. If you do not have these 
tools, or do not know how to properly remove and install 
cartridge bearings with them, do not attempt to replace the 
bearings in the frame

•  A torque wrench is required to service the pivots of Salsa 

Bucksaw frames. If you do not have a torque wrench or 
knowledge of how to properly operate it, do not attempt  
to service the pivots of the frame

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Figure 1

Item # Description

Qty. 

Forward Shock Pin

1

Forward Shock Bolt 

1

Washer (8 x 12 x 1)

2

Washer (6 x 10 x 1)

1

Rear Shock Pin 

1

Main Pivot Pin

1

Main Pivot Bolt

1

Control Link Pin

1

Control Link Nut

1

10

Floating Pivot Bolt  

2

11

Axle Nut

2

12

Axle Stud, non-driveside

1

13

Axle Stud, driveside

1

Summary of Contents for BUCKSAW

Page 1: ...Headset Upper 1 1 8 zero stack ZS44 28 6 Headset Lower 1 1 2 zero stack ZS56 40 Rear Shock Size 184 x 44 5mm 7 25 x 1 75 Rear Shock Mount Size Front 8 x 22mm rear 8 x 38mm Seatpost 31 6mm Seat Collar...

Page 2: ...necessary remove the seatpost and turn the bicycle upside down This is especially critical if there is a large amount of water inside If water freezes inside your frame the expansion of the ice can cr...

Page 3: ...l and record them in the Goal column of the table in Step 4 Step 2 Set Initial Pressures Knowing your riding weight isn t necessary but if you can estimate it will help you get closer to the actual fi...

Page 4: ...damping than lighter riders to achieve the same appropriate return speed of the front and rear damper units Likewise heavier riders also generally require more low speed compression damping to counter...

Page 5: ...r the tools necessary to service the pivots Installation Before you begin working on the bike Review figure 1 to ensure the pivot service kit came with all the correct parts Please note that this kit...

Page 6: ...ide Grease OD ID 11 2 Axle Nut M17 x 1 0 Loctite 242 Blue 16Nm 11 8 ft lb 141 in lb 22mm Cone Wrench Socket Socket top cap tool available separately 12 1 Forward Shock Pin 8 x 30L Grease OD Only 5 Hex...

Page 7: ...Socket Socket top cap tool available separately 12 1 Forward Shock Pin 8 x 30L Grease OD Only 5 Hex Key 13 1 Forward Shock Bolt M6 x 1 0 12L Loctite 242 Blue 5Nm 3 7 ft lb 44 in lb 4 Hex Key 14 2 Was...

Page 8: ...ill competence or experience of the user or assembler Products that have been modified neglected used in competition or for commercial purposes misused or abused involved in accidents or anything othe...

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