C1
C2
C3
C | Assembly C |
• Be sure all seals are lubricated with | |
unit. | |
| • Once the head assembly has been completely built, the damper can be |
| assembled as follows: |
| 1. Clamp the body of the shock in the vice. |
! | When setting the floating piston to the proper height, | ! |
| be sure not to use a high volume pressure source |
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| such as an air compressor or compressed air bottle. |
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SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR !!!!!!!!
2.Using the floating piston height tool, set the floating piston to the proper setting. Remove valve core from tank valve. Use a bicycle style tire pump to “bump” the floating piston approximately half way up into the tube. Set the floating piston height tool for the proper damper length. See chart for proper setting.
NOTE:
Be sure not to use a hard device to measure or adjust
the floating piston height, as this may cause scratches in the I.D.
of the shock body that could alter the proper performance of the shock.
3.Seat the tool fully into the floating piston from the top of the disassembled shock body. (C1)
| Body | Distance from | C4 | |
| Length | top of tube to Center |
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| of floating piston |
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| 9” | 10 5/8” |
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| 8” | 9 13/16” |
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| 7” | 8 15/16” |
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| 6” | 8” |
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| 5” | 7 1/8” |
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4.Press the tool into the shock body until the floating piston reaches the proper height. Reinstall the valve core into the tank valve. (C1)
5.Pull the rod guide approximately half way down the piston rod (C2).
6.Fill shock body with oil to the bottom of the internal threads (C3).
7.Slowly install the head assembly into the shock body. Allow time for the air below the piston assembly to “bleed” past.
8.Stroke the head assembly until the air below the piston has completely vented to the top of the shock body. Be sure the floating piston does not move. (C4)