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Slayer Carbon Platform Manual
Basic set-up & Shock eyelet bearing
BASIC SET-UP
There are several variables that can be manipulated to
fine-tune the set-up of your suspension. These are some
basic guidelines to get you in the ballpark, and you should
experiment to see what best suits you from there.
The first step is to set your sag. Sag refers to how much
suspension moves under just the weight of the rider (including
all riding accessories). Air pressure or coil spring rate and
preload is adjusted until the desired amount of sag is
measured.
Please observe the minimum and maximum amount of preload
recommended by the manufacturer for a given coil spring.
If you need to change the spring rate, please note you must
remove the eyelet bearings to remove the coil spring.
Sag
20%: 36 mm (27.5)
20%: 34 mm (29)
Fork travel
180 mm (27.5)
170 mm (29)
SHOCK EYELET BEARING
Service
Your frame is equipped with cartridge bearings in the rear
eyelet, allowing for better small-bump compliance. These
bearings are carried by cups that have a very firm press fit
into the shock shaft.
Shock stroke
65 mm (27.5 & 29)
Sag
30%: 19.5mm
35%: 22.75mm
(27.5 & 29)
If you have your shock serviced, we highly recommend
removing these components, as suspension service centres
cannot guarantee they will be returned.
To remove the system, follow these steps:
• Use the Enduro Bearings BRT-006 tool, or a
(8 mm extension) to remove both bearings.
• Remove the centre sleeve.
• Use the blind bearing puller (10 mm extension) to remove
the empty cups.
NOTE: the inner diameter of the cups is 11 mm, which means
the 12 mm extension won’t fit (So don't force it).
Use the 10 mm extension.
To install new cups, use a bearing press or vice, making sure
to press on the outer edge of the cups, and don’t forget the
centre spacer sleeve between the cups
