mx-c Owner’s manual |
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MX-C
terms
used
suspensiOn
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Compression
: downward travel of the suspension. actions that move the endpoints of the shock closer together.
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Compression damping
: oil damping resistance felt when trying to compress the shock.
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emulsion shock
: shock without an iFp (internal Floating piston) separating the oil and nitrogen.
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Frame clearance
: distance between the frame and other moving parts, like the shock.
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Negative travel
: distance the suspension or shock extends from the static ride height. also referred to as ‘free sag’.
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preload
: initial force on the spring. preload is used to adjust rider sag.
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Ride height
: with the rider on the bike, the basic stance of the bike. usually measured from the ground to some point on the bike frame.
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Rebound
: force required to extend the shock or suspension. Can also refer to the extending action of the suspension.
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Rebound damping
: oil damping resistance that controls the rate at which the shock extends after being compressed.
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Rider sag
: amount the shock compresses with the rider sitting on the bike in a normal riding position. Best measured with a friend holding
your cycle up.
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Free sag
: amount that the bike “sits” into travel. usually measured from the ground to a point on the frame, or as shock stroke, and without
a rider on the bike.
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stroke
: amount of shock travel.
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Travel
: total amount the shock compresses, as measured from eye-to-eye.
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wheel travel
: distance the wheel moves when the suspension is cycled through its full travel.
riding
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Bottoming
: vehicle has bottomed-out when the suspension reaches the limit of its
travel and stops further downward motion.
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Bucking
: kicking motion on a rider after a bump or jump landing.
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Chatter
: small bumps similar to braking bumps prior to a corner or berm. Often refers
to the harshness felt when riding over small, closely spaced bumps.
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Fading
: slow loss of shock damping usually due to heat.
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packing
: when the shock does not return quickly enough to adequately absorb the
next bump in a repetitive bump sequence.
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spiking
: sharp impact cause by a square-edge bump.
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squat
: when the rear of the vehicle “sits” down either due to weight transfer or
driveline forces.
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stiction
: initial force that needs to be overcome to start the suspension stroke.
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Topping-out
: when the suspension is fully extended.
FOrK
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Fork clamp
: at the front end of the motorcycle
where the fork mounts to the bike.
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spring rate
: force required to compress a
spring one inch. Measured in lb/in. or Kg/mm.
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valving
: refers to the combination of shims or
damping valves on the piston face used to
achieve a specific ride characteristic.
service
intervals
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Before every ride
: wipe mud and debris off fork exterior
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Monthly
: Check your fork seals and vipers
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Annually
: Clean and inspect your fork.
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every ride season
: Fork rebuild by a FOX Certified technician or FOX racing shox
tools
and
supplies
> Flat-blade screwdriver
> Measuring tape
> ratchet
contact
info
FOX racing shox
130 hangar way
watsonville, Ca 95076
usa
phone: 1.831.274.6500
north america: 1.800.FOX.shOX (369.7469)
Fax: 1.831.768.7026
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.foxracingshox.com
Business hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. pst
method of
payment
&
shipping
Visa,
MasterCard,
Cashier's Check
FOX racing shox
uses ups ground
service within
the usa.
disclaimer
FOX racing shox is not responsible for any damages to you or oth-
ers arising from riding, transporting, or other use of your pODiuM X
shock. in the event that your shock breaks or malfunctions, FOX
racing shox shall have no liability beyond the repair or replacement
of your shock pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provi-
sions of this manual.
specific
exclusions
from warranty
> parts replaced due to normal wear and tear
and/or routine maintenance
> parts subject to normal wear and tear and/or
routine maintenance
> Bushings
> seals (after the 90-day seal warranty period
expires)
> suspension fluids
> Crash damage
warranty
policy
the factory warranty period for your shock is one year (two years for
countries in the eu) from the original date of purchase of the shock or
motorcycle. a copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany
any shock being considered for warranty service. warranty is at the full
discretion of FOX racing shox and will cover only defective materials
and workmanship. warranty duration and laws may vary from state
to state and/or country to country.
parts, components and assemblies subject to normal wear and tear
are not covered under this warranty.
FOX racing shox reserves the right to all final warranty or
non-warranty decisions.
general
exclusions
from warranty
> installation of parts or accessories not
qualitatively equivalent to genuine FOX
racing shox parts.
> abnormal strain, neglect, abuse and/or
misuse
> accident and/or collision damage
> Modification of original parts
> lack of proper maintenance
> shipping damages or loss (purchase of full
value shipping insurance is recommended)
> Damage to interior or exterior caused by
rocks, crashes or improper installation
> Oil changes or service not performed by
FOX racing shox or an authorized service
Center
valving
guarantee
if it is determined that the MX-C requires a valving change within the first 90 days of ownership, FOX will perform the re-valve at no charge for
the original consumer. the consumer is required to follow the service policy procedure below and is responsible for all shipping costs to and
from FOX racing shox. unless otherwise specified, FOX racing shox will return ship the fork via ups ground service.
service
policy
> FOX racing shox offers 5-business day turnaround, which may vary.
> Obtain an ra (return authorization) number and shipping address from FOX racing shox at 800.FOX.shOX. Outside the usa, contact the
appropriate international Distributor.
> Mark the ra number and return address clearly on the outside of the package and send to FOX racing shox (see Contact info above) or
your international service Center with shipping charges pre-paid by the sender.
> proof-of-purchase is required for warranty consideration.
> include a description of the problem, motorcycle information (manufacturer, year and model), type of FOX product and return address with
daytime phone number.
