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YETI CYCLES 
600 Corporate Circle, Unit D 
Golden, CO 80401 
888.576.9384 
 
www.yeticycles.com

owner’s manual 

2012 yeti 575  

Summary of Contents for 575 2012

Page 1: ...YETI CYCLES 600 Corporate Circle Unit D Golden CO 80401 888 576 9384 www yeticycles com owner smanual 2012yeti575 ...

Page 2: ...aintenance Schedule 12 setup overview 14 Shock Setup rp23 15 Quick start guide rp23 16 shock setup rp2 17 quick start guide rp2 18 Cable Line Setup 20 technical Assembly Overview 22 chip system 26 Exploded Views 28 REBUILD KITS 30 legal Warranty 32 Contact Information 33 ...

Page 3: ...pate every situation or condition that may occur during the assembly setup and maintenance of your bicycle Yeti recommends that all service and repairs be performed by your local authorized Yeti Dealer This manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect your bicycle The word Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation in which if no...

Page 4: ...set headtube on the 575 allows for a larger headtube with more welding area increased stiffness and lower overall ride height 5 The 575 uses a 2 0 inch stroke 7 875 inch eye to eye shock by Fox Racing Shox 6 The Yeti chip system allows for an easy switch between a standard 135mm QR or the142mm x 12mm Shimano thru axle system 7 Dedicated cable stops for a height adjustable seat post make routing th...

Page 5: ...29 4 I 4 1 4 9 4 9 5 5 5 5 J 21 5 21 5 21 5 21 5 21 5 K 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 x small 5 0 153 CM 5 3 160 CM Small 5 3 160 CM 5 7 171 CM Medium 5 7 171 CM 5 11 180 CM Large 5 11 180 CM 6 3 191 CM X large 6 3 191 CM 6 6 198 CM XS SM MD LG XL A 16 0 17 5 18 5 20 5 20 5 B 21 8 22 8 23 8 24 8 25 8 C 68 0 68 0 68 0 68 0 68 0 D 72 8 72 8 72 8 72 8 72 8 E 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 9 F 42 4 43 5 44 5 45 6 46 4 ...

Page 6: ...step assembly instructions later in the manual For general bicycle maintenance please consult the torque specifications of the manufacture s component you are adjusting Clean and lube chain Check tire pressure Clean bike of mud and debris Check brake function Check shock pressure if applicable Check for loose bolts and tighten if necessary Check headset and tighten loosen if necessary Thoroughly c...

Page 7: ...r baseline air pressure you need to measure the sag To measure the sag slide the travel indicator O Ring up against the shock body With a friend supporting the bike sit on the saddle do not bounce and allow your body weight to compress the shock Once you have compressed the shock get off the bike and measure the distance between the shock body and the new position of the travel indicator O Ring Th...

Page 8: ...ount of sag For general riding the 575 works best with 20 30 10 15MM of shock sag To increase the sag reduce the main spring air pressure To reduce the sag increase the main spring air pressure Once you have set your baseline air pressure you need to measure the sag To measure the sag slide the travel indicator O Ring up against the shock body With a friend supporting the bike sit on the saddle do...

Page 9: ... a bucking sensation Adjustments that are too slow clockwise adjustment will cause packing of the rear wheel indicated by a sluggish ride feeling ride Slower rebound turn the knob clockwise Faster rebound turn the knob counter clockwise All clicks are counted clockwise rotating from the all the way out or counter clockwise dial position adjustment setting air spring setting PSI rider weight plus 2...

Page 10: ...specific cable guides for the post s line on the 575 Run the line from your remote through the cable stop on the non drive side of the top tube for a clean set up If you haven t tried a dropper on your 575 we strongly recommend you do as it makes trail riding even more fun yeti tips 01 rear derailleur Fit a piece of housing from the front shifter across the head tube and into the three cable stops...

Page 11: ... with blue loctite and torque the bolts tight enough to hold the bearings in place The bolts will be torqued to spec later in the assembly Use a dead blow hammer to install two 15mm reducers into the lower portion of the shock Install the shock onto the frame Insert a 31 mm alloy female bolt with washer through the drive side of the frame and shock Use an alloy male bolt prepped with purple loctit...

Page 12: ...tall and tighten the male pivot bolt with two 5mm allen keys Torque to 115 125 in lb 05 06 08 07 assembly Prep an M6x1x12mm male Ti bolt with blue loctite and install into the 57 5mm Ti stud Use the fox guide pin tool and a dead blow hammer to install the assembly created in step 9 through the seatstays dogbone and shock Use a Ti male bolt prepped with blue loctite on the non drive side and tighte...

Page 13: ... insert them into the drive cap through the swingarm and into the hanger Fit the 12MM non drive insert into the groove on the inside of the non drive side chainstay The insert should be flush with the chainstay Next fit the non drive 12mm cap through the chainstay and into the insert from the outside of the non drive side chainstay To finish use a 2 5MM allen key to attach the two dropout pieces t...

Page 14: ... 13 300020020 GARLOCK DP BUSHING 5 5 2 14 300020034 REDUCER FOX 8X22MM 2 15 300020035 REDUCER 8MM X 7 5MM 2 16 300030189 PIVOT PIN BOLT M10 X 1 X 22 1 17 300030188 PIVOT PIN 17X7 5 10X1THRD 52 4 1 18 100130040 FD E Type Cover Plate 1 19 300030140 CUSTOM BOLT M5X12 1 20 300030141 CUSTOM BOLT M5X18 1 21 HNA0575ABA00000000000 2012 575 FD MOUNT 1 22 300040398 Bolt On Cable Guide Triple 3 23 300060061 ...

Page 15: ...39 BOLT FLAT HD M4X7X16 3 300030188 PIVOT PIN 17X7 5 10X1THRD 52 4 1 300030189 PIVOT PIN BOLT M10 X 1 X 22 1 300030191 STUD TI FEMALE 8X57 5MM 1 300030194 BOLT CAP SCKT HD M4X 7X10 2 HNA0000ABA00000000000 BOLT ALLOY FEMALE 8 0X16 5MM 1 HNA0000ABA00000000001 BOLT ALLOY FEMALE 8 0X31MM 1 HNA0000ABA00000000002 BOLT ALLOY FEMALE 8 0X40 5MM 1 HNA0000ABA00000000005 BOLT ALLOY MALE M6X1 12MM 3 HNA0575M00...

Page 16: ...include the cost of travel or shipment to and from an authorized Yeti dealer In order to exercise your rights under these limited warranties the bicycle or frameset must be presented to an authorized Yeti dealer together with proof of purchase The above warranties have been in effect since January 2012 For warranty information on Yeti frames sold prior to that date please consult your local author...

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