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SHOCK DAMPING
SHOCK PISTONS
960026
N M2.5
358040
S 2.5x6x0.5
FRONT SHOCKS (SHORT)
2x
There are two different thickness shims, use
them as shown. Use the same procedure
when building both front and rear shocks.
REAR SHOCKS (LONG)
2x
CORRECT
TIGHTEN GENTLY
The self-locking nut is gently tightened.
The piston remains undistorted and fits
inside the shock body perfectly, ensuring
smooth movement of the piston.
INCORRECT
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
The self-locking nut is overtightened,
causing distortion of the piston. This will
negatively affect the free movement of
the piston in the shock body.
FRONT SHOCKS
REAR SHOCKS
2x
SHORT shock body
SHORT shock rod
2x
LONG shock body
LONG shock rod
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Do not push the shock rod straight
through the lower shock body
assembly; O-ring damage may result.
Twist the shock rod through the
lower shock body assembly.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
FRONT
SHOCK
11.1
BAG
BAG
REAR
SHOCK
8 holes
ø1.2mm pistons
8 holes
ø1.2mm pistons
LONG rod
SHORT rod
NOTE ORIENTATION
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
Grip the shock rod at top of exposed
threads with side cutting pliers. Be
careful not to damage the shock rod.
971034
O 3.4x2
970100
O 10x1.5
DETAIL
O-ring
Thin Shim
O-ring
Thick Shim
DETAIL
DETAIL
DETAIL
BOOK
SET-UP
11. SHOCK ABSORBERS
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