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SHOCK DAMPING
SPRING RATE SELECTION
TECH TIP
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➋
➌
➍
Follow this tech tip to properly install pivot balls into the
top pivot and bottom ball joint.
Parts Needed:
• M3x16 SH screw
• M3 shim
Note that the composite parts have two sides, noticeable
around the pivot ball hole: one side has a shiny finish, the
other side has a regular finish.
Install pivot balls into top pivot or lower
ball joint as shown, on the proper sides.
Note that the lower pivot ball has an
extra shoulder.
Remove screw and shim.
SHINY FINISH SIDE
Ensure pivot balls move freely.
SHINY
FINISH SIDE
Tighten screw until pivot ball snaps into place.
SHINY FINISH SIDE
SHINY FINISH SIDE
RELEASE 2-3 turns TIGHTEN FULLY
0%
50%
75%
REBOUND ADJUSTMENT REBOUND CHECK
➊ ➋ ➌
100%
25%
AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND:
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Release the shock cap by 2-3 turns.
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Push the shock shaft fully up. For the first time the extra oil will release through
the hole in the alu cap-nut.
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Tighten the shock cup. When tightening the shock cap, extra oil will again release
through the hole in the alu cap - nut. When tightening, the shock shaft will push
out from the shock body.
SHOCK LENGTH ADJUSTMENT:
It is VERY important that all shocks are equal length.
Fully extend the shock absorber and measure the
end-to-end length; we recommend using digital
calipers to give an accurate measurement. If a shock
absorber is shorter or longer than others, adjust the
shock length by tightening or loosening the ball joint
on the shock rod.
REBOUND CHECK:
It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come into the shock body
which would create bubles.
100% rebound - do not do step 2 and 3
75% rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 75% of its length
50% rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 50% of its length
25% rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 25% of its length
0% rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 0% of its length
If the shock shaft does not rebound enough, you will have to refill the shock with shock oil, and then repeat the
bleeding and rebound adjustment procedure.
SEE TECH TIP
6. SHOCK ABSORBERS