Model year 2014 USER MANUAL
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1. shock or wear on structural elements such as the legs the stanchions and the crowns 3 2 Changing oil An oil change with the Deville fork consists in changing the oil bath in each leg Keep highly attention about the correct oil level in both leg cartridge and spring CAUTION To get the correct oil level in the cartridge side you must bleed the air while you are pouring the oil Once there is no air remaining in the cartridge you can adjust the level How to measure the oil level in the cartridge side Push down the stanchion Pull out the rebound rod Measure the distance between the top of the stanchion and the oil A Oil level Deville all models Damping side right 50mm Air spring side left 5ml IMPORTANT This is strongly recommended to use BOS Broil oil otherwise it could significantly alter the behaviour of the fork and reduce the life of the wear parts What initial settings for the fork The Deville Chart list is available on the download section of the bosmtb com website The Deville Chart list summarizes the recommended settings clicks and air pressure depending on the body weight Refer also to chapter 2 of this manual for details My fork is leaking when I connect the high pressure pump what can I do Check with a Schrader valve tool if it is screwed correctly At rest position the fork travel is slightly engaged small SAG is this normal The BOS air spr2. ESS OC Co 5m SUWSFrKRe2e gt i 1 Model year 2014 USER MANUAL WARRANTY Terms and conditions BOS MTB offers warranty on its products on the following terms BOS MTB guarantees to the original purchaser that the BOS product for which they received this warranty is free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original retail purchase A proof a purchase will be asked for any warranty claim This warranty is not transferable to a subsequent purchaser Wear and tear parts such as dust seals Oring bushings rear shock mouting hardwares stanchions threaded parts and bolts are not covered under this warranty Terms This warranty is subject to legal jurisdictional or warranty rights of the country where it has been originally purchased which will prevail if different from the terms herein listed Limits BOS MTB cannot be liable for any loss inconvenience damages whether direct incidental consequential resulting from the use of its products local legislation prevailing Warranty exclusions This warranty does not cover the following cases e Damage to products resulting from improper assembly other than listed below e Products that have been modified by the owner or a third party e Improper use e Damages resulting from an accident crash under any circumstances e Invalid servicing procedures and servicing time frame not respected e Replacement of the original parts by parts from
3. ave an o ring on the fork upper tube in order to measure the SAG position You can experiment and vary your sag percentage to better suit your riding style and overall feel CAUTION Air valve cap Air cap Minimum air pressure 50 psi Maximum air pressure 125 psi IMPORTANT Balancing the air chambers pressure It is important to balance the positive and negative chambers to ensure optimum operation of the fork every time you adjust the pressure Proceed as follows After adjusting the pressure play the fork slowly 3 4 times on the first inch of travel Thus the air pressure is distributed equally between the chambers and your fork is ready to roll 2 2 TRC OPTION Deville 160 TRC only Setting on lt ON gt position the TRC increases the stiffness of the fork by reducing the air chamber volume This system allows to keep the balance of the bike specially in downhill and to reduce the pedaling effects In any case the fork fonction remains the same TRC lt OFF gt TRC lt ON gt Lever position forward Lever position backward Spring curve standard Spring curve ramping Use normal and climbing Use downhill and pedaling IMPORTANT You can adjust the position of the TRC lever in case it touches Air valve cap your frame or for better handling Proceed as follows TRC lever remove the valve cap Extract the lever Replace it properly at the required pos
4. ing few click each time If you ever get lost while you are setting up the forks always go back to its original settings Starting point adjustments Deville Recreational use Low speed compression 15 clicks from the fully tighten position High speed compression 15 clicks from the fully tighten position Rebound 15 clicks from the fully tighten position Racing use Low speed compression 10 clicks from the fully tighten position High speed compression 18 clicks from the fully tighten position Rebound 14 clicks from the fully tighten position 3 MAINTENANCE 3 1 Cleaning your forks It is compulsory to clean your forks every time you use them without waiting Nothing s worse for your fork s seals than dry mud It is very simple to clean your forks wipe off the stanchion with a clean rag and then slightly lube the stanchion with silicon based product Using of degreaser is totally forbidden On the same note do not power wash the forks It will only push the mud inside the forks and get it stuck between the stanchion and the seals Cleaning Oil service Full service Recreational use After each ride 1 once a year Every 2 years Racing use After each ride twice a year 1 once a year IMPORTANT The oil service and full service must be performed by a BOS approved center The BOS approved centers are the only able to identify and appraise a damaged or worn part especially in case of
5. ing procedure Open the quick release on right side of the fork 1 Open the folding lever 2 Unscrew the axle 3 and remove it Install the wheel Insert the axle and screw it completely Fold the lever Close the quick release to aN SS To disassemble the wheel proceed in the opposite way IMPORTANT The torque of the QR screws A is originally settled between 4 and 4 5 N m It may be useful to check it regularly 1 3 MONTING THE 15mm AXLE ADAPTATER SLEEVE The transition from 20mm to 15mm axle requires the mounting of an adapter sleeve on the left side of the legs To assemble the adapter proceed as follows 1 Screw by hand the 15mm adapter sleeve 1 Tighten up to the torque 12N m Refer to the section 1 2 for the 15mm axle wheel mounting 1 4 Disc brake installation The Deville disc bolt pattern uses caliper mount for post mount 160 PM160 To assemble the disc brakes check the following procedure 1 Install the DH disc brake system according to disc brake manufacturer s specifications 2 Be sure to torque all fasteners and bolts to manufacturer s recommendations Consult the instructions that came with your disc brakes for proper installation procedures It is recommended to install a NEW disc brake pads to ensure proper alignment and to minimize drag 3 Route the disc brake hose for hydraulic disc brakes or brake cable housing for mechanical disc brakes from
6. ing system is designed to offer the lowest threshold of release Some forks may come with a slightly negative travel Where can get the original stickers or valve cap Those items are available on the online store at bosmtb com Or contact our sales department for informations commercial bosmtb com The fork comes with a slightly play on stanchions area what to do The unique alignment of the bushings of the BOS forks creates an induced a slight frontal play If the play is abnormally high please contact BOS approved center for expertise The fork retracts when deflate the air chamber what s happening Deflating the fork means removing the air from the positive chamber only The remaining air on the negative air chamber creates an opposite force to the main spring and retracts the fork To avoid this deflate step by step 30 40 psi and alternate with a very slow oscillations 5 or 6 on the first 15 mm of stroke to recover the full travel 4 Impasse l once Couture F 31200 Toulouse t 05 34 25 33 66 info bosmtb com OW ico ahe SstlSPrenSic n
7. ition 2 3 HYDRAULIC SETTINGS Deville comes with 3 hydraulics adjustments low speed compression high speed compression and rebound The low speed compression adjustment seats at the bottom of the right hand leg with the silver knob 1 3 The high speed compression adjustment seats at the bottom of the right hand leg with the red knob 2 The rebound adjustment is on the top of the right hand tube 3 Always start from fully tighten position then tighten down counting the clicks to adjust your settings Tighten anticlockwise close harden Undo clockwise open soften Tuning tips When it comes down to hydraulic setting there is no such thing as a magical formula many factors have to be taken into account bike balance spring rate geometry of the bike Having said that you can draw conclusions from what follows Excessive diving of the bike upon braking harden the LS compression Often bottom out harden the HS compression Feeling harsh on roots or square edges soften HS compression Uncomfortable arms pain soften rebound The forks don t spring back and stay low after succession of bumps soften rebound Front too high in dynamic situation harden the rebound Whenever you are far from the standard settings factory settings It s always better to consider what influences the performance of the forks Proceed step by step one setting at a time by hardening or soften
8. others manufacturers e Products whose serial numbers has been altered defaced or removed Warranty procedure The owner should always refer to an approved BOS center for any warranty claim A proof a purchase is compulsory for any warranty claim Otherwise the warranty claim will not be considered Always contact BOS MTB warranty department before returning any products that may fall under this warranty If the faulty parts do not fall under warranty the customer will be charged for any costs in respect with warranty such as transport and package back and forth SETTINGS amp MAINTENANCE 1 ASSEMBLY Fitting your Idylle onto your bike demands care and attention For your safety please do respect the following instructions 1 1 the steerer tube Before cutting the steerer tube first you have to take some measurements height of the headset length of the headtube of the frame height of the stem and then add 5 to 10mm Calculate the lenght as below Add the length of the headtube of the frame to the height of the headset and to height of the headset plus 5 to 10mm CAUTION Never attempt to remove or replace the steerer or upper tubes independently from the crown Modifying the integrated crown steerer or upper tubes can cause an assembly failure resulting in a loss of control of the bicycle and serious injury 1 2 INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL 20mm or 15mm axle To assemble the front wheel check the follow
9. the caliper to the inside of the lower leg and through the supplied disc brake hose guide 4 Tighten the disc brake hose guide screw M3 x 12 with a 2 5 mm hex key wrench and torque it to 1 N m 5 Test the brakes for proper operation on level ground before hitting the trails The disc brake caliper mounting bolts must have 10 mm of thread engagement with the fork In any case the disc brake caliper mounting bolt tightening torque level must never exceed 10 N m 2 SETTINGS 2 1 AIR SPRING The sag measurement is the amount that your fork rear shock or both will compress when you are positioned for riding on your bike with all your riding apparel and gear Adjusting air pressure until you achieve your target sag will help you to determine the appropriate amount of air pressure for your fork or shock or both To achieve the best performance from your BOS suspension product the proper measuring and setting of sag is vitally important As a starting point set sag for your fork or rear shock according to the following instructions Recreational use weight kg Ibs 55 120 60 132 65 143 70 154 75 165 80 176 85 187 95 210 105 132 110 242 Air pressure psi 50 60 65 15 80 90 95 105 110 120 Racing use weight kg Ibs 55 120 60 132 65 143 70 154 75 165 80 176 85 187 95 210 105 132 110 242 Air pressure psi 55 65 70 80 85 95 100 110 115 125 The Deville h
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