BUCKSAW SPLIT PIVOT
®
SERVICE KIT INSTRUCTIONS
5
8572 09/14
For additional product and safety information go to salsacycles.com/safety
This pivot service kit contains replacement hardware for Salsa
Bucksaw suspension frames featuring Split Pivot
®
technology.
Please thoroughly review this document, the included schematics,
and charted details before beginning. SERVICE MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC WITH
PROFESSIONAL TOOLS. We recommend your local Salsa dealer.
WARNING:
CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE
PRODUCTS SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY
A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC. NEVER MODIFY YOUR BICYCLE
OR ACCESSORIES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS INCLUDING INFORMATION
ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE. INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE
BEFORE EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.
Compatibility & Intended Use
This pivot service kit is compatible with the following Salsa
suspension frames featuring Split Pivot
®
technology
• Bucksaw Alloy
• Bucksaw Carbon
NOTE:
Replacement bearings are NOT included in this kit.
Replacement bearings must be purchased separately. Refer to
figure 2 for information regarding bearing size and quantity needed.
NOTE:
A replacement derailleur hanger and replacement housing
guides are NOT included in this kit. The items are available
separately. See figure for more details.
Tools Required
See Column 7 in the tables of figures 2 and 3 for the tools
necessary to service the pivots.
Installation
Before you begin working on the bike:
• Review figure 1 to ensure the pivot service kit came with
all the correct parts. Please note that this kit includes parts
for all Bucksaw models. In the unlikely event that any parts
are missing, contact your local Salsa Dealer or Salsa
Customer Service
• Review figure 2 (alloy), and figure 3 (carbon) and the
accompanying table. Details regarding the tools and
consumables (grease, thread lock) required to properly
service the pivots of the Salsa Bucksaw frame can be found
in these exploded views and the accompanying tables. Do not
attempt to service the frame pivots if you lack any of these
tools or supplies
• A bearing puller, bearing press, and knowledge of how to
properly use these tools are required to change the cartridge
bearings in a Salsa Bucksaw frame. If you do not have these
tools, or do not know how to properly remove and install
cartridge bearings with them, do not attempt to replace the
bearings in the frame
• A torque wrench is required to service the pivots of Salsa
Bucksaw frames. If you do not have a torque wrench or
knowledge of how to properly operate it, do not attempt
to service the pivots of the frame
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8
9
6
5
1
4
2
3
7
13
12
11
3
10
11
Figure 1
Item # Description
Qty.
1
Forward Shock Pin
1
2
Forward Shock Bolt
1
3
Washer (8 x 12 x 1)
2
4
Washer (6 x 10 x 1)
1
5
Rear Shock Pin
1
6
Main Pivot Pin
1
7
Main Pivot Bolt
1
8
Control Link Pin
1
9
Control Link Nut
1
10
Floating Pivot Bolt
2
11
Axle Nut
2
12
Axle Stud, non-driveside
1
13
Axle Stud, driveside
1
