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USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for X-FUSION

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Page 2: ...ative high end cycling products our reputation for quality and performance is built upon the thorough testing of every product to ensure it s function and durability Please read this manual carefully as it contains important informa tion about the proper installation use care and maintenance of your shock ...

Page 3: ... contents English 4 Deutsch 21 Italiano 39 Español 57 Français 75 ...

Page 4: ...e Center for inspection Riding with an incorrectly installed malfunctioning or damaged shock can be danger ous and could cause serious rider injury or damage to the product All X Fusion shocks utilize a high pressure nitrogen charge Do not attempt to open or service the shock as discharging the pressure is dangerous and can cause serious personal injury or damage to the product Service X Fusion ha...

Page 5: ...travel The damping force generated by the shock as it is being com pressed Generally compression damping is speed sensitive meaning the faster the shock travels the higher the force of compression damping it produces The damping force generated by the shock as it returns to full extension Defined as the amount of force required to compress the spring a given amount Generally it is referred to in p...

Page 6: ... sit on the bike in your normal riding position The air sleeve will push the o ring down the damper body and it will stay at the sag position Let the bike return to an unloaded state Measure the distance between the o ring and the dust seal of the air sleeve to obtain the amount of rider sag Setting Shock Sag Spring Rate Air Shocks O2 O2 Rpv O2 RL O2 RC O2 PVA 1 Remove the air valve dust cap 2 Thr...

Page 7: ...ition Measure the distance between the mounting bolts again The difference between the first and second measurement is the amount of rider sag Dual Chamber DC Shocks 02 Shocks can be equipped with a Dual Chamber air sleeve This is called DC Technology DC Technology pro vides several advantages over conventional air sleeves Setting up a shock with DC Technology is easy 1 Follow the instructions for...

Page 8: ...ust the threaded collar towards the spring until it touches the spring but adds no pressure 2 While the rider is seated in a normal riding position measure the sag length 3 If the sag is greater than that of the manufacturer s recommendation tighten the threaded pre load collar until the correct sag is obtained If the sag is less than the manufacturer s recommendation a softer spring rate is neede...

Page 9: ...nd damping adjustment is a feature that allows the rider to fine tune the rebound damping characteristics of the shock to better match their spring rate riding style and the terrain being ridden Compression damping is the force generated by the shock while being compressed Compression damping aids in the overall firmness of the suspension system as well as offers stability to enhance rider control...

Page 10: ...itive stop This is the minimum rebound damping setting quick returning Moving the lever in a clockwise direction from the 3 o clock position positive stop toward the 8 o clock position will increase the amount of rebound damping slowing the return Adjusting the lever further from the 8 o clock position to the 9 o clock position will increase compression damping to the point of firmness Compression...

Page 11: ...x threshold damping position firmest The blue lever rotates 360 by design There are four 4 PowerValve settings 3 o clock is the minimum PowerValve setting and the 9 o clock position provides the highest amount of PowerValve pedaling platform O2 RC The 5 o clock and 7 o clock positions are settings in between the minimum and maximum allowing further tunability for most bikes riding conditions and p...

Page 12: ... As you turn the blue knob in a counterclock wise direction from the max position you will progressively decrease the amount of compression damping making the shock softer in compression bump impact Do not operate the Vector DH with less than 120psi or more than 180psi in the reservoir Bottom out Resistance Vector DH Vector DH shocks allow you to adjust bottom out resistance On the Vector DH 1 0 t...

Page 13: ...G YOUR SHOCK After cleaning apply a light film of grease or oil the shock shaft and pivot hardware Air Sleeve Service The seals of the air sleeve are top quality high pressure seals The function of these seals is to contain the high air pressure required for the air spring system to deliver the proper spring rate It is very important that these seals are cleaned and lubricated on scheduled interva...

Page 14: ...r sleeve off the main shock body Clean the air sleeve and the exposed piston of the main shock body with mild detergent or cleaning solvent Blow dry with compressed air or use a clean lint free rag Check the glide rings and seals for obvious scoring or other damage Parts that show any kind of imperfections will not hold high air pressure and will need to be replaced Note Inspect the shock damper s...

Page 15: ...u continue to pull up on the air sleeve Engage the threads of the air sleeve and eyelet then tighten while compressing both parts Alternatively install the shock on the bike temporarily to gain enough leverage to compress the shock and engage the threads of the air sleeve and eyelet Turn the assembly over and clamp the air sleeve eyelet in the vise Tighten the air sleeve with the strap wrench Inse...

Page 16: ... product abuse The warranty guarantee will be void if the buyer does not inform the seller of the damage after its discovery within 60 days X FUSION applies only the terms of guarantee mentioned in this contract of guarantee and in the legal bill of the 2nd February 2002 no 24 and reserves the right to judge if the product is subject of the following terms X Fusion and its agents reserve the right...

Page 17: ...es caused by Installation of parts or accessories that are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine X Fusion parts Abnormal strain neglect abuse and or misuse Accident or collision damage Modification of original parts Lack of proper maintenance very important see Maintenance Schedule Any attempt to disassemble damper as sembly Shipping damages or loss purchase of full value insurance is recommende...

Page 18: ... areas Specific examples are Hucking ghost riding big drop stunt dare devil riding riding with broken parts riding without oil in shock too much preload wrong spring rate etc Q Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as shipping or transportation A No The warranty is limited to repair of materials and or workmanship Q May I perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the owner...

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