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Charger Rebound Damper Re-tune (optional)

Use the chart below to layout the shim stack for your desired tune on 

your rebound damper piston. Use a metric caliper to verify the shim 

outer diameter and shim thickness or print the page at 100% scale to 

arrange the shim stack using the outlines on the page.

All Charger Dampers in Lyrik ship with the Medium Damper Tune 

installed.

Shim diameter

Shim thickness

16

0.1

Outer Dimension

(mm)

1:1* Shim Size

1:1* Shim 

Thickness

(mm)

0.1

16

0.1

16

0.1

14

0.1

14

0.2

8

0.3

8

0.1

12

0.2

16 Hoop

16

0.1

0.1

14

0.2

16 Hoop

Medium Rebound Tune

(Stock Tune) 

Piston Face 

Bottom of stack

16

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.2

Outer Dimension

(mm)

1:1* Shim Size

1:1* Shim 

Thickness

(mm)

16

16

0.1

14

14

0.2

8

0.3

8

12

16 Hoop

Firm Rebound Tune 

Piston Face 

Bottom of stack

0.1

Outer Dimension

(mm)

1:1* Shim Size

1:1* Shim 

Thickness

(mm)

16

0.1

16

0.1

14

0.2

8

0.3

8

0.1

12

Soft Rebound Tune 

Piston Face 

Bottom of stack

If using the soft tune, 

16 x 6 x 0.1, 14 x 6 x 0.1, and 

16 x 14 x 0.2 are not used. 

Save them so they can be 

reinstalled if you change 

your tune to Medium or 

Firm.

100 mm

*Print this page at 100% scale and use the chart to layout your desired rebound tune.

Summary of Contents for Rock Shox Lyrik RC

Page 1: ...GEN 0000000005042 Rev E 2022 SRAM LLC 2016 2017 Lyrik s e r v i c e m a n u a l...

Page 2: ...NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed adjusted and or maintained according to the respective SRAM user manual The SRAM...

Page 3: ...ICE LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE 12 AIR SPRING SERVICE 15 200 HOUR SERVICE AIR SPRING REMOVAL 15 AIR SPRING TRAVEL CHANGE AND BOTTOMLESS TOKENS OPTIONAL 20 SOLO AIR TRAVEL OPTIONS AND BOTTOMLESS TOKEN TUNIN...

Page 4: ...SAFETY FIRST We care about YOU Please always wear your safety glasses and protective gloves when servicing RockShox products Protect yourself Wear your safety gear...

Page 5: ...ir Shaft Bottom Bolt Bottom Bolt Set Screw Rebound Adjuster Knob Compression Top Cap Assembly Compression Top Cap Assembly Compression Cam Assembly Low Speed Compression Adjuster Low Speed Compression...

Page 6: ...embly Bladder Coupler Cartridge Tube Rebound Damper Shaft Rebound Damper Seal Head Bottom Bolt Rebound Adjuster Knob Compression Top Cap Assembly Knob Retaining Nut Low Speed Compression Adjuster Knob...

Page 7: ...blocks 3 hole Bicycle Tools Bicycle work stand Downhill tire lever Shock pump Common Tools 2 2 5 4 5 8 mm hex wrenches 2 2 5 4 5 8 mm hex bit sockets 6 10 15 24 30 mm socket wrenches 15 23 mm open en...

Page 8: ...ecord your service date to track service intervals Service Hours Interval Date of Service Air Pressure Rebound setting count the number of clicks while turning the rebound adjuster fully counter clock...

Page 9: ...d release all air pressure from the air chamber CAUTION EYE HAZARD Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding Failure to do so can result in injury and or damage to the fork Wear s...

Page 10: ...il begins to drain Continue pulling downward to remove the lower leg from the fork If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tubes or if oil does not drain from either side the press fit of the...

Page 11: ...a clean rag Soak the foam rings in suspension oil Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the lower leg and wiper seals Install the foam rings back into the lower leg under the wiper sea...

Page 12: ...t the lower leg Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top or on the floor Press down on the tire lever handle to remove the dust wiper seal Repeat on the other side Discard the dust seals after they are...

Page 13: ...long dowel and insert it into each lower leg to clean the inside of the lower leg Install the new foam rings in the lower leg Remove the wire spring from the new dust wiper seal and set it aside Inser...

Page 14: ...l surface is flush with the top of the lower leg surface Reinstall the wire spring onto the dust wiper seal Repeat steps 7 8 and 9 for the other side of the lower leg NOTICE Only press the dust wiper...

Page 15: ...servicing your suspension Scratches can cause leaks When replacing seals and o rings use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o ring Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a rag A...

Page 16: ...m the upper tube Spray isopropyl alcohol on the upper tube threads and clean the threads with a rag Use your fingers or a pick to remove the top cap o ring Use your fingers to install a new o ring Do...

Page 17: ...ining ring Solo Air Use a flat blade screwdriver to push the SA seal head tab under the retaining ring NOTICE Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg resul...

Page 18: ...assembly for damage Spray isopropyl alcohol on the inside and outside of the upper tube and clean it with a rag Wrap a rag around a long dowel and insert it into the upper tube to clean inside the upp...

Page 19: ...se your fingers or a pick to remove the outer air piston o ring Use a pick to pierce and remove the inner o ring Install new o rings Solo Air Use your fingers or a pick to remove the air piston quad r...

Page 20: ...Lyrik forks Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at www sram com service for spare part kit details For part ordering information please contact your local SRAM distribut...

Page 21: ...See Air Spring Travel Change and Bottomless Tokens for the maximum number of tokens for your fork Solo Air Thread a Bottomless Token into another token or into the the bottom of the top cap Use an 8 m...

Page 22: ...ps It may also be necessary to add or remove Bottomless Tokens Refer to page 20 for details Refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog available at www sram com service for the required spare part kit...

Page 23: ...he upper tube while installing the retaining ring into the groove Use your finger or thumb to hold the retaining ring in place while seating the retaining ring eyelets on either side of the seal head...

Page 24: ...nob and the knob retaining nut onto the top cap with the long tab near the front of the crown Turn the DPA adjuster knob counter clockwise until it engages the first detent space Thread the knob retai...

Page 25: ...part and clean with a rag Apply SRAM Butter grease to the new seal or o ring RCT3 Turn the low speed compression and compression mode adjuster knobs counter clockwise until they stop to the full open...

Page 26: ...remove the knob retaining nut Remove the compression mode adjuster knob RC Use a 4 mm hex wrench to remove the knob retaining nut Remove the low speed compression adjuster knob Use a 30 mm socket wren...

Page 27: ...not slip or spin The tube can deform if clamped too tightly Place a 21 mm open end wrench on the wrench flats of the cartridge tube Place a 23 mm open end wrench on the damper seal head Holding the c...

Page 28: ...nd damper shaft with the threads oriented toward the piston Slide the seal head towards the piston until it stops NOTICE Failure to replace the old seal head with the new seal head may result in reduc...

Page 29: ...If your rebound setting is one or two clicks from closed we recommend changing to a firm rebound tune Clamp the bottom of the rebound damper shaft into a RockShox Rear Shock Vise Block NOTICE To prev...

Page 30: ...14 0 1 14 0 2 8 0 3 8 0 1 12 0 2 16 Hoop 16 0 1 0 1 14 0 2 16 Hoop Medium Rebound Tune Stock Tune Piston Face Bottom of stack 16 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 Outer Dimension mm 1 1 Shim Size 1 1 Shim Thic...

Page 31: ...shims NOTICE Ensure the hoop shim is centered on the shim stack Thread the main piston nut onto the rebound damper piston Use a torque wrench with a 10 mm socket to tighten the nut to 3 7 N m 33 in lb...

Page 32: ...and insert it into the cartridge tube to clean inside of the tube Use an air gun nozzle and compressed air to thoroughly dry the car tridge tube and compression damper assembly NOTICE The cartridge tu...

Page 33: ...he tube and thread the seal head into the tube by hand Place a torque wrench with a 23 mm crowfoot open end wrench on the wrench flats on the damper seal head Place a 21 mm open wrench on the wrench f...

Page 34: ...34 Charger Damper Assembly Lightly clamp the cartridge tube assembly into the bicycle stand with the compression damper oriented upward 9...

Page 35: ...etaining ring from the low speed compression adjuster RC Use small retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring from the bleed plug RCT3 Use needle nose pliers to remove the low speed compressio...

Page 36: ...slowly Failure to do so can result in oil ejecting from the top cap Wear safety glasses Fill the RockShox Charger bleed syringe half full with 3wt suspension oil and thread the syringe and Charger ho...

Page 37: ...ew times to purge bubbles The bladder will expand and contract This is normal Repeat pulling a vacuum and pressurizing the damper assembly until only very small bubbles emerge from the damper assembly...

Page 38: ...ing ring into the retaining ring groove Check that the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring and seal head back...

Page 39: ...er Bleed Push the rebound damper shaft into the cartridge tube The shaft should not move more than 2 mm if the bleed was successful If the shaft moves while in the locked position repeat the bleed pro...

Page 40: ...y and clean it with a rag Insert and thread the damper into the upper tube Use a torque wrench with a 30 mm socket to tighten the compression top cap to 28 N m 250 in lb RCT3 Turn the compression cam...

Page 41: ...g nut into the compression cam assembly While holding down the compression mode adjuster knob tighten the knob retaining nut Turn the knob clockwise through both clicks until it stops and use a torque...

Page 42: ...r Damper Installation RCT3 Install the low speed adjuster knob and knob retaining screw Use a torque wrench with a 2 mm hex bit socket to tighten the nut to 1 0 1 5 N m 8 13 in lb 8 2 mm 1 0 1 5 N m 8...

Page 43: ...ould not contact the spring or damper shaft Make sure both dust wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer lip of either seal Position the fork at a slight angle with the bottom bolt h...

Page 44: ...ottom bolt Holding the crush washer with needle nose pliers unthread the crush washer from the bolt by turning the bolt counter clockwise with a 5 mm hex wrench NOTICE Dirty or damaged crush washers c...

Page 45: ...drop in the indicated air pressure on the pump gauge while filling the air spring this is normal Continue to fill the air spring to the recommended air pressure Pressure in the positive and negative...

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