03 SID Rear Manual
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1. TrivEREFT Frri33 rena USER MANUAL ss 4 H m E E SRAM CORPORATION MC REAR SHOCK USER MANUAL ENGLISH Congratulations You have the best in suspension components on your bicycle This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your shock To ensure that your RockShox shock performs properly we recommend you have a qualified bicycle mechanic service your Shock We also urge you to follow our recommendations to help make your bicycling experience more enjoyable and trouble free Floodgate Adjuster Floodgate Compuerta F loodgate Vanne F loodgate Saracinesca Overloopbescherming Regula o de Floodgate Rebound Adjustment Knob AuBenliegender Einsteller f r Zugstufe Shaft Eyelet Ose an der FUhrungsstange Adjustador externo de rebote Ojal del eje Gillet de la tige cchiello Bouton de r glage externe du rebond albero 7 7b 7 fvv Regolatore del ritorno Schacht oogje Olhal do pist o Regolatore esterno del ritorno MWAFUNGY BS Externe terugveringsknop Regulador externo de recuperac o Lockout Lever Sperrhebel Palanca de bloqueo Levier de blocage Levetta di bloccaggio Hy279kv l Uitschakelingshendel Man pulo de bloqueio Positive Schrader Air Valve Positiv Luftventil Air Can V lvula de aure positiva Beh lter V lva a air positive C psula Valvola aria in2. suspension and conpliance Utimte confort and control for aggressive riding conditions 4 954 309755 000 Rev SRAM CORPORATION MC REAR SHOCK USER MANUAL ENGLISH Floodgate Rider controlled ef ficient setting controlled through the gold Floodgate adjuster Wide range of adjustment to accommodate a variety of rider weights and riding styles Lock Mnimm suspension mvenent IMPORTANT THE LOCKOUT FEATURE ON YOUR SHOCK IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PEDAL EFFICIENCY FOR CLIMBING ROAD RIDING OR LIGHT TRAIL USE I5 NOT DESIGNED TO TURN YOUR FULL SUSPENSION BICYCLE INTO HARDTAIL PROLONGED USE OF THE SHOCK IN THE LOCKOUT POSITION CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF YOUR SHOCK FRAME BUSHINGS PIVOTS AND HARDWARE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY MC3R The M3R shock features handlebar control of suspension Two positions are available Open and Floodgate see above for explanation of each position FURTHER DETAILS ON MoTION CONTROL SETUP IS CONTAINED LATER IN THIS MANUAL Setting Sag Sag is the amunt of shock travel that is used as the rider sits stationary on the bike Typically sag is 15 to 25 percent of all available wheel travel Check with your bicycle manufacturer to deternine the rear wheel travel and recommended sag for your particular bike before setting sag For the M rear shock you wll be changing the air spring rate to set sag Adjusting air pressure determines the spring rate or stiffness
3. of the shock The nore air you put in the firner your shock will be Selecting Air Pressure Spring Rate 1 Ensurethe shock is in the open position 2 Depressurize the air chamber by removing the air cap and depressing the valve core stem 3 Because every bike is different a good starting point is to pressurize the air chamber to an air pressure equaling half your body weight Note AS BICYCLE DESIGNS DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY YOUR BICYCLE MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT PRESSURES OR SET UP TECHNIQUES THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDELINE ONLY With the shock in the open position 4 After adding air to your shock based on your body weight and without sitting on the bike move travel indicator o ring up next to the air can 5 Applying your full weight gently sit on the bike and then dismount Measure the distance from the o ring to wiper seal Write it down This measurement is your sag D etermine what percentage of total wheel travel this sag represents 6 If the sag is less than your bicycle manufacturer s recommendation a lower air pressure should be used If the sag is greater than your bike manufacturer s recommendation a greater air pressure should be used IMPORTANT DO NOT USE AIR PRESSURE ABOVE 250 PSI 7 Install the air cap Example If your shock has 2 of stroke and you vant to set it up for cross country riding your sag should be 0 3 0 5 in If you weigh 180 1b pressurize the chanber to 90 psi and measu
4. 1 Set your rebound adjuster fully counterclockwise 2 Ride the bike of f the curb sitting in the saddle and count the nunber of tines the shock bounces before returning to nominal sag You want to achieve one bounce 3 Turn the rebound adjuster a quarter turn clockwise and ride off the curb again Continue to do this until one bounce is achieved 4 Record the nunber of turns fromthe fully closed full clockwise position MAINTENANCE After Every 8 hours of Riding Clean your shock with mild soap and a toothbrush Keep mounting hardware clean and lubricated Referto bicycles owners manual for correct mounting hardware torque values IMPORTANT OVER TORQUED MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL CAUSE THE SHOCK TO BIND AND MALFUNCTION UNDER TORQUED MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL DAMAGE FRAME HARDWARE AND SHOCK After every 20 hours of riding clean and grease mounting hardware IMPORTANT NEVER USE A HIGH POWERED WASHER TO CLEAN THE SHOCK SERVICE To maintain the high performance safety and long life of your shock periodic service is required If you ride in extreme conditions maintenance should be performed more frequently NoTE WE RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED BICYCLE MECHANIC TO OBTAIN SERVICE INFORMATION OR INSTRUCTIONS VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ROCKSHOX DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR 6 954 309755 000 Rev SRAM CORPORATION MC REAR SHOCK USER MANUAL ENGLISH SRAM CO
5. third party supplies be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damuges Limitations of Warranty This warranty does not apply to products that have not been incorrectly installed and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM technical installation manual The SRAM installation manuals can be found online at www sram com or wwwrockshox com his warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash impact abuse of the product non compliance with manufacturers specifications of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design is warranty does not apply when the product has been modified is warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed is warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use failure to service according to SRAM recommendations and or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended WEAR AND TEAR PARTS ARE IDENTIFIED AS Dust seals Bushings Air sealing o rings Glide rings Rubber moving parts Foam rings Rear shock mounting hardware Upper tubes stanchions and main seals Stripped threads bolts aluminium Brake sleeves titanium magnesium or steel Brake pads Chains Sprockets Cassettes Shifter and bra
6. RPORATION WARRANTY Extent of Limited Warranty SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in mterials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAMconponent was purchased Original proof of purchase is required Local law This warranty statenent gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state USA fromprovince to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this varranty statenent is inconsistent with the local law this varranty shall be deened modified to be consistent wth such law under such local law certain disclainers and linitations of this warranty statenent apply to the customer For exanple sone states in the United States of Anerica as well as sone governnents outside of the United States including provinces in Canada my a Preclude the disclainers and limitations of this warranty statenent fromlimting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdon b QObherwse restrict the ability of a nanufacturer to enforce such disclainers or linitations Limitations of Liability To the extent allowed by local law except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement In no event Shall SRAM or its
7. ke cables inner and outer Handlebar grips Shifter grips Jockey wheels Disc brake rotors Tools This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of different manufacturers This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible suitable and or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM components SRAM CORPORATION JULY 2004 7
8. pressione Boitier 7 27 17 Contenitore 7979 11 ay Klep positieve lucht Reservoir V lvula de ar positivo sem adaptador Inv lucro Body Geh use Carcasa Corps Corpo Romp Body Eyelet Ose am Gehause Ojal de la carcasa Gillet du corps Occhiello corpo F4 FT V FJ Romp oogje Olhal do corpo NOTE YOUR SHOCK S APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHOCK VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM SRAM CORPORATION 2004 3 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION MC REAR SHOCK USER MANUAL RIDING A BIKE IS DANGEROUS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING OR INSPECTING YOUR BIKE IS EVEN MORE DANGEROUS IT S ALSO DANGEROUS NOT TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Before riding the bicycle be sure the brakes are properly installed and adjusted If the brakes don t work properly the rider could suffer serious and or fatal injuries If the shock ever loses oil or if it makes sounds of excessive topping out stop riding the bicycle immediately and have the shock inspected by a dealer or call RockShox Continuing to ride with the shock in either of these conditions could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries Always use genuine RockShox parts Use of after market replacement parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the shock Structural failure could result in loss of control of
9. re your sag NOTE IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SHOCK HAS THE AIR VALVE CAP ON AT ALL TIMES OR THE SHOCK PREMATURELY LOSE AIR SRAM CORPORATION JULY 2004 5 ENGLISH SRAM CORPORATION MC REAR SHOCK USER MANUAL Motion Control Adjustment By turning the gold Floodgate adjuster on the M shock you can tune your desired level of d ficiency Turning the adjuster clockwise increases the ef ficiency of your shock reducing pedal induced bob You will note the difference when you are in the niddle Floodgate M3 or Lock M3R settings Begin with the Floodgate adjuster in the full counterclockwise position Qh flat smooth pavenent begin riding at your normal pedal cadence Increase the Floodgate setting by turning the adjuster clockwse until no movement is felt in the shock Alternatively use an assistant to watch your riding paying particular attention to suspension movement Rebound Damping Adjustment The shock includes a red rebound danping adjustment knob Rebound is the extension or return stroke of the shock Rebound danping adjustnent allows you to control the rate at which the shock extends after it is conpressed The shock s rebound is quickest when the adjustnent knob is in the full counterclockwise position Rebound is slowest when the adjustnent knob is in the full clockwise position SETTING REBOUND Wien you are setting rebound a good starting point is the curb test Be sure this is done after you set up your sag
10. the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries INSTALLATION It is extrenely inportant that your RockShox rear shock is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle nechanic with proper tools Consult your bicycle manufacturer s instructions for proper installation of your rear shock IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REAR SHOCKS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SEVERE AND OR FATAL INJURIES PERFORMANCE TUNING RockShox rear shocks can be tuned for your particular weight riding style and terrain IMPORTANT BE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR BIKE FOR A TEST RIDE TO SEE IF THE REAR SHOCK IS SET UP FOR YOU STRAIGHT OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR By adjusting the air pressure the M rear shock can be tuned for your particular weight riding style and terrain You may benefit by mking tuning adjustnents to suit your specific needs Wien tuning suspension always make one change at a time and wite it down This allows you to understand how each change affects your ride Motion Control Damping System The Mtion Control Danping systemallow riders to quickly adjust the feel and performance of their suspension to natch riding conditions without requiring punps or tools This system provides for wide ranging control of conpression and rebound danping as well as Lock threshold sensitivity MC3 The M3 shock features a blue lever that controls the level of conpliance or movement Three positions are available Open Floodgate and Lock Open
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