XENO OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. XENO OWNER S MANUAL WwwW socletyforks coy CONGRATULATIONS on choosing a G i ossa ry Society suspension fork j Society forks are produced by one of the World s largest and most experienced Bicycle Suspension Fork factories i Dah Ken Industry Co Ltd Taiwan Owners of the RST brand Steerer Tube _ Rebound Adjuster This Society fork 1s fully assembled and ready to be installed This product should a ONLY be installed Crown by an experienced Bicycle Mechanic a Stanchion Tube Brace Sliders Lower Legs Axle 20mm Disc Mount l S Assembly bolts Do not remove CAUTION Proper care and maintenance of your Society product is necessary for longevity and optimum performance Failing to perform normal maintenance will greatly decrease the performance of the product and may lead to premature deterioration of the product Lack of maintenance may also jeopardize the safe operation of your fork and will void the warranty GENERAL WARNING This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your fork Please read this manual entirely and ensure that you properly maintain your bicycle and suspension fork To ensure that your Society fork performs properly we recommend that you have your fork installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic Prior to riding your bicycle you should inspect your suspension fork to ens2. Hub 1 Slide hub including 20mm cones into the legs and line up with axle holes 2 Apply grease or Anti Seize to the entire 20mm axle 3 Slide the 20mm Axle into the fork hub from the Left hand side Disc side 4 Gently turn the axle clockwise to connect to the axle threads in the right hand leg 5 Once located fully tighten the axle to 6Nm using an 8mm Hex key 6 Apply grease or anti seize to the Right Hand side Axle lockbolt 7 Gently screw in the lockbolt into the 20mm axle end 8 Hold the Left hand side of the axle with an 8mm Hex key and Fully Tighten the Right Hand side Lock bolt to 6Nm using a 2nd 8mm Hex Key 9 Check that Disk brake operates correctly Installing QR type Front Hub Identify Adaptors and parts Carefully install grub screws 3 turns into fork legs ensuring they are not cross threaded note this may initially be harder than normal as the grub screw may have to clear some paint residue in the threads from the leg Remove the grub screws Lightly Grease the outside of the adaptors 5 Install the Right hand adaptor into the Right hand leg taking care to keep the location Dimples in line with the grub screw holes in the fork You should be able to see the Location Dimple by looking down the fork leg hole 6 Install the grub screw and tighten gently until 1t contacts the Adaptor 7 Back out the grub screw 2 full turns and the gently try to turn the adaptor You should feel
3. a small amount play between the grub screw head and the adaptor Location Dimple and your small turn should be stopped by the grub screw If your rotation is not stopped it means the grub screw head is not entering the Location Dimple Retry Once you are convinced that the Grub Screw is lined up with the Location Dimple you can fully tighten the grub screw to 3Nm SAFETY NOTE It is IMPORTANT that the grub screws are correctly located into the adaptor dimples IF NOT the adaptors could rotate and cause a failure 8 Repeat with Left Hand Adaptor 9 Remove Nut end and grease Society Skewer Rod retain conical spring at hex bolt end largest end towards the hex bolt alloy cover 10 Install QR type front hub into the installed adaptors 11 Insert Society Skewer rod into Right hand side dropout adaptor and pass through QR hub 12 Apply some pressure to compress the conical spring and allow Rod to pass out of the Left Hand side adaptor and screw on the Society Skewer nut approx 3 turns onto the rod 13 Release pressure from spring and allow rod to pull back taking care to locate the STEEL tab on the Skewer nut into the Left Hand dropout adaptor notch 14 Fully tighten the Skewer Rod to 9Nm Be sure not to overtighten the bolt as this could strip the threads in the alloy nut 15 Check that brakes are functioning correctly NO gt w Location Dimple is Directly inline with Grub Sorpa h
4. ale Ensure Grub Located into Adaptor Dimple Fully Tighten WARNING 1 Before disassembly of the Function system it is strongly recommended to take it to an authorised dealer The authorised dealers will provide qualified technicians with proper tools and training to perform service correctly Improper dis assembly may damage the product and lead to failure of human injury 2 Before completing maintenance please make sure all screws have been securely tightened according to the correct torque settings to avoid any human injury TOOLS REQUIRED FOR MAINTENANCE 1 1 22mm wrench 2 2 4 6 8mm Allen key 3 Circlip Pliers 4 Air shock pump 5 Torque wrench 6 Small Phillips No 1 type screwdriver Torque specification 1 Lower Assembly Bolts 8 9Nm 2 22mm Hydraulic Top Cap 20Nm To Strip down fork Experienced mechanics only Release ALL of the air pressure in the air chamber Using 4mm Hex key unscrew the lower assembly bolts on both legs 2 turns and tap in gently to free the internals Remove the bolts fully 3 Hold the brace with one hand and pull the crown stanchion assembly out from the lower legs NO 4 Air Side use eye protection WV a carefully remove circlip from base of stanchion and remove the end cap b Remove compression rod and spring assembly c Wipe O rings and spring stack with clean non linen rag and re grease 5 Hydraulic Side a Set rebound adjust min
5. and races Insert the steerer tube into the head tube of the frame Install the upper bearings stem spacers and stem Install the stem cap and bolt Tighten the bolt to headset manufacture s specifications Install the handlebars to desired height and torque stem pinch screws or stem clamping system to manufacturer s specifications Adjust the headset until you feel no play and drag 9 Install the brakes and adjust per the manufacturer s instructions 10 Install the front wheel see later section for different axle types 11 Make sure you check you have adequate tyre clearance You should allow a minimum of 5mm clearance between the bottom of the fork brace and the top of the tyre To double check tire clearance remove the air pressure and or spring stacks and compress the fork completely to make sure at least a 1 4 6 4mm of clearance exists between the top of the tire and the bottom of the crown 12 Your new fork is designed to break in during your first few rides about 20 hours total riding time Prior to break in you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly notchy Following the break in period your fork will feel much smoother CONN NS and will react to bumps much better than when you first put it on your bike IMPORTANT Society forks should not be used if any parts appear to be or are damaged Contact you local dealer or distributor for replacement parts SAFETY MAINTENANCE VY Before every
6. as possible Outside of the normal warranty we also operate a crash replacement policy for Society fork owners therefore be straight with us and we will do our best to help you Use advice The Frame Forks and Handlebars are the main bicycle components that are prone to catastroph ic failure This is particularly the case with regard to Aluminium components Aluminium can be very strong but if pushed beyond it s ultimate yield strength 1t can simply shear rather than bend Also Aluminium does have a finite fatigue life meaning that continual stress and shock in amounts that may not individually exceed the ultimate yield strength of the component will add up and could cause the eventual failure of the part Under conventional on or off road riding conditions the components used on Society Forks should not be prone to failure However with stunt riding jumping competitive racing and other non conventional bicycle use the potential shocks and damage caused to components can be enormous This is why we are unable to offer our warranty for Forks used abused in those manners General Safety Advice HOWEVER FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY regularly visually inspect the Frame Forks and Handlebars for any signs of fatigue cracks or bending Pay particular attention to 1 Frame Downtube and Headtube joint 11 Fork Crown and top of Stantion tubes legs 111 Handlebar Central area close to stem clamp If you hear any unusual crackin
7. e bushings are most likely worn out and will need to be replaced IMPORTANT Replacing bushing requires special tools to remove and install the bushing properly Society strongly recommends this work is done by a qualified mechanic with the proper tools Improperly installed bushings are extremely dangerous and can result in serious and or fatal injuries Rebound Hydraulic Rebound Adjust system Offering the widest range of damping adjustability control how you want the fork to perform The Air system is a built in type and it needs to be adjusted according to the different needs and desires of different riders Consult the tables below to select the air pressure that is the best for you Rider 45 60 60 70 75 90 95 105 105 120 Yy 10 25 25 35 35 45 45 60 IMPORTANT The above table is for reference only the rider may change the Kg Rate and preload according to their desires e g You can increase the air pressure to make the fork stiffer for riding on recreational roads to minimize the loss of rider s energy or If a rider wants to ride more comfortably they may decrease the air pressure to make the fork softer Note when the fork pressure is reduced it is easier to reach the end of available travel harshly 1 e Fork can Bottom Out which should be avoided as it can cause damage to the fork and the rider INCREASING AIR PRESSURE 1 Unscrew the left leg cap and remove 2 The air fi
8. g or creaking noises from these areas whilst riding STOP RIDING IMMEDIATELY and investigate the root cause It may simply be some minor corrosion between the handlebar and stem joint but it is far safer to check it because catastrophic failure of one of these components can cause serious injury or even death If your bicycle has been prone to hard or aggressive riding Jumping and landing it is wise to consider the replacement of critical parts after as little as 2 years even without signs of im minent component failure WARNING REGULARLY INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE FOR SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKS OR BENDING IF YOU NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL EITHER VISUAL OR AUDIBLE STOP RIDING IMMEDIATELY AND INVESTIGATE THE ROOT CAUSE Pay particular attention to the following Critical Components 1 Frame Downtube and Headtube joint 11 Fork Crown and top of Stanchion tubes legs 111 Handlebar Central area close to stem clamp WARNING Riding with incorrectly adjusted or worn brakes is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury or death Is everything else tight and secure Check that it s all in working order then buckle on your helmet and go ride RIDE SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY This manual was produced in good faith by Ison Distribution Ltd June 2007 As part of our on going product development Society Forks and Dah Ken Ind Co reserve the right to change applicable specifications and advice contained herein without notice Use
9. highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced Society is a registered Trade Mark of Ison Distribution Ltd Cambridge UK www societyforks com RST GLOBAL NETWORK Head quarters Asia U S A Dah Ken Ind Co Ltd USA Warranty Service Center Kingdamper Ind Co Ltd Tel 1 888 RST 7731 Tel 886 2 85212351 Email info rstworld com Fax 886 2 85216159 Email rst rst com tw Web www rst com tw China Europe HuiZhou RST Ind Co Ltd RST Europe B V Tel 86 752 3866000 Fax 31 10 2381050 Fax 86 752 3866020 Email info rst europe nl Email rst rst com tw General Warranty and Usage Notes Your Society fork is designed for general off road use and street use It is not a totally indestructible solid lump of steel capable of being jumped crashed and thrashed without damage We appreciate that you may well want to use this fork for riding to extremes but that is your choice If you own any product be it car truck motorbike or helicopter and crash it the manufacturer is not going to replace or repair it unless the product was defective in the first place and caused the accident If you have bought this fork to race jump or take part in any competition the same stuff applies If you damage a part due to these types of riding you need to consider the damage an expense of your riding style Steerer tubes Stanchion tubes crowns braces etc do not just bend
10. imum b Undo Phillips screw and carefully remove top cap taking special care not to loose ball bearing and spring c Remove Top cap using 22mm Socket and extract Hydraulic cartridge note We do not recommend further disassembly of Hydraulic cartridges If performance is poor replace cartridge 6 Clean the outside of the stanchion tubes and the inside of the sliders with a clean non linen rag 7 Apply thin layer of recommended grease to the stanchion tubes and also to the inside of the wiper seal on the sliders 8 Re assemble and re adjust Air pressure and rebound settings Note Use extreme care when re installing Air Side Circlip as you will need to Jul compress the Bottom out spring when installing cirlcip use eye protection Apply correct Toque settings as noted above Do not over tighten SPARE PARTS Please contact Society or RST distributors for further details about replacement parts WARNING Do not use the lithium based grease because it may react with some parts o ring wiper seal internals and greatly reduce the performance of the fork General Warning note As with all mechanical components the Bicycle is subject to wear and high stresses Different materials and components may react to wear or stress fatigue in different ways If the design life of a component has been exceeded it may suddenly fail possibly causing injury to the rider Any form of crack scratches or changing of colour in
11. ive improper or abnormal conditions This warranty does not cover paint damage Any modifications or alterations made by the user will render the warranty null and void This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties and any implied are limited in duration to the same duration as the expressed warranty herein Society and Dah Ken Ind Co RST shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages In the event that a product needs to be replaced and is discontinued or not available Society and Dah Ken Ind Co reserves the right to replace the product with one of equal value No credits or refunds will be issued Your Statutory rights remain unaffected IMPORTANT USAGE NOTE This product is not intended for use in stunt or acrobatic riding ramp jumping or similar activities the user assumes that any personal injuries product damage or failure and any other losses which may arise under such use Falling from a Bicycle can cause serious injury or even death therefore always ride within your capabilities and wear appropriate safety protection clothing If for any reason warranty work is necessary return the fork to the place of purchase In the USA dealers should call RST USA warranty service center at 1 888 RST 7731 Customers in countries other than USA should contact their local dealer or distributor or RST Europe Y INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION It is extremely important that your Society fork is i
12. nstalled correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic Improperly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in serious and or fatal injuries Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your Fork The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube If you are not familiar with this procedure or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to perform installation WARNING The steerer tube and stanchions inner legs are a one time precision press fit at the factory and cannot be removed from the crown Replacement of the entire crown steerer assembly must be done to change steerer tube lengths or diameters Removing and replacing the steerer tube or stanchions will result in an unsafe condition and should never be done FORK INSTALLATION 1 Remove the old fork from your bike 2 Measure the length of steerer tube to fit your bicycle head tube make sure there is sufficient length to clamp the stem refer to the stem manufacturer s instructions you can use your old fork as guide for cutting the steerer tube length Tip Before cutting add a spacer or 2 under your stem in case you need to change your stem or headset for taller items at a later date 3 Install the headset crown race as per manufacturer s instructions firmly against the top of the fork crown Clean and lubricate the headset bearings
13. ride please perform the following inspection 1 Ensure that wheel fixings are properly adjusted and tight 2 Wipe the inner legs and clean and check entire fork for any obvious damage Note Pay particular attention to ensure that steerer and stanchion tubes are still parallel Bending of the fork forwards is a common trait of hard landings 3 Check the headset for proper adjustment 4 Ensure that the front brake cable is properly routed and check brake adjustment 5 Check top caps brake posts and shaft bolt for proper torque 6 Add a small amount of approved grease into the rear grease ports on sliders rn Y PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE Every 3 months or more regularly if the performance of the fork has deteriorated 1 Disassemble fork and thoroughly clean grease and residue from each part 2 Inspect all parts for damage such as cracks abrasions and normal wear If parts are found to be damaged or excessively worn in any way replace them immediately Stop using this product until the damaged or worn parts have been replaced If all the parts are in usable condition proceed to step 3 3 Apply a liberal amount of grease to the upper and lower bushing stanchion valve assembly and wipers Fill the wipe pocket with a generous amount of grease Do not use a lithium based grease as it may damage the bushing material Bushing replacement Excessive Play If your forks develop excessive play between the stanchion and Sliders th
14. rs should seek advice from authorised dealers if they are at all unsure about any aspect of the information contained herein No responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions
15. threaded forks 3 Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe Contact your dealer or RST USA warranty service centre prior to modifying your fork in any way for safety information 4 Do not use your Society forks if any parts are broken bent cracked or you suspect anything may be damaged Contact your dealer Society distributor or RST USA warranty service centre or RST Europe if you have any question concerning the integrity or condition of your fork 5 Society recommends that you inspect your fork before every ride for wear and damage Please pay particular attention to the crown Stanchion tubes Sliders Dropouts and Brace areas for ANY signs of cracks bending or damage 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION Any Society fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase or two years from the date of manufacturing whichever comes first will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer free of charge when received at the factory with proof of purchase freight prepaid The warranty in USA is 12months the region outside of USA will be subject to the local regulation This warranty does not cover any fork that has been subject to misuse or abuse including but not limited to any breakage bending damage caused by crashes and or collisions owner s neglect improper installation and or assembly improper maintenance or other excess
16. tting is of the schrader valve type 3 Use the a suspension specific air pump to pressurize the fork to the desired level Upon removing the air pump there may be some air lost Make an allowance for this factor Note To decrease pressure depress the centre pin of the Schrader valve ADJUSTING REBOUND DAMPING When rebound damping is increased the rebound speed may become slow and cause the shock to feel dead or unresponsive Therefore it is best to adjust the amount of rebound damping to suit your own requirements INSTRUCTION FOR REBOUND DAMPING ADJUSTMENT 1 Turn the adjuster knob clockwise to increase the rebound damping and turn it counterclockwise to decrease the rebound damping 2 Turn the adjuster knob then test the fork to make sure the rebound damping can meet your requirement If not try another 1 2 turn and braking characteristics of your cycle Do not change the adjustment until you are fully familiar with the instructions and recommendations Always check for changes in handling or braking by taking a careful test ride in a safe environment after each adjustment VY WARNING Changing the suspension settings on the fork can change the handling LUBRICATION To ensure the fork s optimum performance we recommend regular lubrication with a suspension approved grease Inject a small amount grease regularly into the 2 rear grease ports using a needle nozzle grease gun Installing 20mm Front
17. ure that no damage has occurred during the course of previous use Remember these forks are not a steel girder and therefore are not indestructible Do not ride your bicycle if the fork shows any signs of bending cracking leaking or if it is missing any of the originally supplied components Any fall from your bicycle can result in serious injury or even death Following these instructions can help you reduce the risk of being injured We recommend returning your suspension fork to your dealer every year for a thorough inspection and service IMPORTANT Society Xeno is an off road fork and as such does not come with proper reflectors for on road use Have your dealer or mechanic install proper reflectors to meet the legal requirements for bicycles if the fork is going to be used on public roads at any time VY CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown The steerer tube and stanchion tubes inner legs are press fit at the factory Press fit tubes have a higher performance versus bolt in tubes but can not be pressed out Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond repair and render it un safe for any use 2 Do not add threads to a threadless steerer tube Cutting threads will weaken the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition This item is designed for use with 11 8 threadless systems ONLY Please buy an alternative set up if you require
18. while riding along in a normal manner Everything has its limits so please respect them Jumping or more correctly LANDING is a particularly hazardous aspect of riding and something we are unable to guarantee forks against Heavy landings crashes apply huge forces to the front area of a bicycle and a bad landing can easily bend or break any fork or frame handlebar Even an aeroplane which is designed to both fly and land will fold on the runway if it 1s landed badly However in that scenario common sense tells you that it would be a case of pilot error So really we would ask you to think more like a pilot and try to avoid crash landings Please also consider that a series of smaller accidents may not individually appear to be signifi cant but their combined effect can be Therefore don t forget the mistake s you made last time out before considering making a warranty claim for a damaged component At Society forks we like riders and therefore we will always do our best to reach an amicable solution with regards to failed parts whether manufacturing faults or not HOWEVER please do not tell porkies about your problems We like all pilots both good amp bad but we don t like folks that twist the truth If your fork develops a problem that you feel 1s a justifiable warranty fault please return it complete to your dealer for inspection Where there is a genuine fault we will arrange for repair or replacement as soon
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