RockShox Sid 2020 Service Manual
RockShox Sid 2020 Service Manual
RockShox Sid 2020 Service Manual
SID
SERVICE MANUAL
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 third party
suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed, adjusted, and/or maintained according to the respective SRAM user
manual. The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram.com, quarq.com, or zipp.com.
This 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.
This warranty does not apply when the product has been modified, including, but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and
electronic related components, including the motor, controller, battery packs, wiring harnesses, switches, and chargers.
This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered, defaced or removed.
SRAM components are designed for use only on bicycles that are pedal powered or pedal assisted (e-MTB/Pedelec).
To qualify for the warranty, Eagle Chain, Cassette, and Rear Derailleur must be used with a SRAM 1-Click™ shifter when used on e-MTB/Pedelec style
bicycles.
Zipp 3ZERO MOTO™ Rims and wheels comply with ASTM F2043-13 5.1.4, Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4 for use of bicycle components on paved roads,
rough trails, rough unpaved roads, rough terrain and unimproved trails that require technical skills, and downhill grades on rough trails at speeds less
than 40 km/h (25 mph). Jumps are intended to be less than 122 cm (48 in.).
This warranty does not apply to damage to Zipp MOTO Rims outside of intended use (Trail/Enduro) situations or incurred in connection with Downhill/
Dual Crown bicycles.
All Zipp MOTO Rim warranty claims will be evaluated by a SRAM/Zipp Authorized Service Location.
This 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 • Stripped threads/bolts (aluminium, • Handlebar grips • Transmission gears
• Bushings titanium, magnesium or steel) • Shifter grips • Spokes
• Air sealing o-rings • Brake sleeves • Jockey wheels • Free hubs
• Glide rings • Brake pads • Disc brake rotors • Aero bar pads
• Rubber moving parts • Chains • Wheel braking surfaces • Corrosion
• Foam rings • Sprockets • Bottomout pads • Tools
• Rear shock mounting • Cassettes • Bearings • Motors
hardware and main seals • Shifter and brake cables • Bearing races • Batteries
• Upper tubes (stanchions) (inner and outer) • Pawls • Driver Bodies
Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein, the battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges, use of improper
charger, improper maintenance, or such other misuse.
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.
This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial (rental) use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROCKSHOX SERVICE..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
PART PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS..............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
RECORD YOUR SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
TORQUE VALUES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
FLUID VOLUME.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
EXPLODED VIEW - 2020 SID ULTIMATE\ ULTIMATE CARBON CHARGER 2 DAMPER RLC............................................................................................................10
EXPLODED VIEW - 2020 SID SELECT+ CHARGER 2 DAMPER RL............................................................................................................................................................ 11
EXPLODED VIEW - 2020 SID SELECT CHARGER DAMPER RL.................................................................................................................................................................12
Part Preparation
Remove the component from the bicycle before service.
Disconnect and remove the remote cable or hydraulic hose from the fork or rear shock, if applicable. For additional information about RockShox remotes,
user manuals are available at www.sram.com/service.
Clean the exterior of the product with mild soap and water to avoid contamination of internal sealing part surfaces.
Service Procedures
The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified.
Clean the part with RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a
clean, lint-free shop towel. For hard to reach places (e.g. upper tube, lower leg),
wrap a clean, lint-free shop towel around a non-metallic dowel to clean the inside.
Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches before installing
a new o-ring or seal.
Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your fingers or
a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring.
Apply RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease to parts, seals, and o-rings.
NOTICE
Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product. Scratches can
cause leaks. Consult the spare parts catalog to replace the damaged part.
Use aluminum soft jaws when placing a part in a bench vise. Specified torque value in N·m (in-lb)
Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar.
When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket at
90 degrees to the torque wrench.
RockShox Service 5
P a r t s , To o l s , a n d S u p p l i e s
Parts Common Tools
• 2020 SID Service Kit - 200 hour • Air compressor and nozzle
Safety and Protection Supplies • Bench vise and aluminum soft jaws
• Apron • Cable ties (Charger RL and RL R)
• Clean, lint-free shop towels • Crowfoot: 15 mm (Charger 2 Damper) and 19 mm (Charger RL and RL R)
• Nitrile gloves • Downhill tire lever
• Oil pan • Hex wrenches: 2, 2.5, 5, 8 mm
• Safety glasses • Hex bit sockets: 2, 2.5, and 5 mm
RockShox Tools • Internal retaining ring pliers- large
• RockShox Bleed Syringe
• Long plastic or wooden dowel
• RockShox Charger vise blocks - 27.35mm (Charger RL and RL R)
• Open end wrench: 7 mm (Charger RL R)
• RockShox Top Cap/Cassette tool (3/8" / 24 mm) or RockShox x Abbey
Bike Tools Top Cap/Cassette Tool • Pick
• RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools Flangeless Dust Seal Installation Tool or • Plastic or rubber mallet
RockShox 32 mm Flangeless Dust Seal Installation Tool
• Sockets: 13 (Charger 2 Damper) and 24 mm (remote adjust)
• RockShox Shock Pump
• Socket wrench
Lubricants and Fluids
• T10 TORX wrench and bit socket
• Isopropyl alcohol or RockShox Suspension Cleaner
• Torque wrench
• RockShox 0w-30 Suspension Oil
• Maxima PLUSH 3wt Suspension Oil
• RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease (PTFE)
Bicycle Tools
• Bicycle stand
• Downhill tire lever
• Shock pump
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension oil and bicycle grease.
Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork.
NOTICE
Use only Service kits marked 2020 or after. Service kits prior to 2020 are not compatible with the 2020 SID Select, Select+, and Ultimate forks. The oil
and grease used in the 2020 forks is different from previous year forks.
Every 200 Hours Perform damper and spring service Restores small bump sensitivity
R e c o r d Yo u r S e t t i n g s
Use the charts below to record your settings to return your fork to its pre-service settings. Record your service date to track
service intervals.
50
100
150
200
To r q u e Va l u e s
Part Tool Torque
Bottom bolts 5 mm hex bit socket 6.8 N·m (60 in-lb)
Charger 2 Damper RLC R*/RL R* cable stop collar bolt 2 mm hex bit socket 0.4 N.m (4 in-lb)
Charger Damper RL retaining screw 2.5 mm hex bit socket 1.4 N•m (12 in-lb)
* remote adjust
Damper Spring
SID RL Charger Maxima Fill 0w-30 5mL DebonAir RockShox Grease Air 0w-30 5mL
Select R† Damper PLUSH and Dynamic Piston
3wt Bleed Seal
Grease &
SID RL Charger 2
Select + R† Damper & 2mL
0w-30
SID RLC
Ultimate RLC R†
SID RLC
Ultimate RLC R†
Carbon
†Remote Adjust
‡Air Spring Oil / Grease - 2020 SID forks are compatible with RockShox Dynamic Seal Grease only. Add 2mL of 0w-30 oil to the air side upper tube.
Go to 'Air Spring Service' for more information.
Fluid Volume 8
Exploded View - 2020 SID Ultimate\ Ultimate CarbonCharger 2 Damper RLC
Compression Damper
Assembly
Retaining Screw
Upper tube
Low-speed compression knob
Compression damper
Brake hose guide
Lower leg
Air piston
Coupler
Air shaft
Wiper seal
Dig Valve
DebonAir seal head
Seal head
Retaining ring
Jounce bottom
out bumper
RLC Remote
Low-speed
compression Crush washer
adjuster knob Rebound damper shaft
Bottom bolt
Crush washer
Bottom bolt
Spool
Compression Damper
Assembly
Upper tube
Retaining Screw
Lower leg
Air piston
Coupler
Air shaft
Wiper seal
Dig Valve
DebonAir seal head
Seal head
Retaining ring
Jounce bottom
out bumper
RL Remote
Retention
Crush washer
screw
Rebound damper shaft
Bottom bolt
Crush washer
Spool
Bottom bolt
Cable stop
Rebound adjuster
collar
Compression Damper
Assembly
Upper tube
Retaining Screw
Compression damper
Brake hose guide
Lower leg
Coupler
Air piston
Air shaft
Wiper seal
Seal head
Retaining ring
Jounce bottom
out bumper
RL Remote
Retaining
screw Crush washer
Rebound damper shaft
Set screw Bottom bolt
Crush washer
Spool
Bottom bolt
Cable stop
collar
Rebound adjuster
Small hex
4 Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil.
Loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns.
5 mm
Damper side
6 Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid begins to drain. Continue
pulling downward to remove the lower leg.
If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not drain
from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg may still be
engaged. Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat the previous
step.
NOTICE
Do not strike the fork arch with any tool when removing the lower leg as
this could damage the lower leg.
50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Service.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Seal Service.
Pick
0w-30
50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
2 Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top or on the floor. Place the tip of a
downhill tire lever under the wiper seal. Press down on the downhill tire
lever handle to remove the seal.
Repeat on the other side. Discard the wiper seals.
NOTICE
Keep the lower leg stable. Do not allow the lower leg to twist in opposite
directions, compress toward each other, or be pulled apart. This will
damage the lower leg.
NOTICE
If the bottom out cup falls out of the air spring side of the lower leg, clean
it, and install with the flat side down. Only install one bottom cup into the
lower leg.
4 Soak the new foam rings in RockShox suspension oil. Install the new foam
rings into the lower leg.
0w-30
5 Remove the outer wire spring from each new wiper seal and set them aside.
NOTICE
If the RockShox x Abbey Bike Tools installation tool is used, confirm the
32 mm installation puck is tightened hand tight on the installation tool
handle to avoid damage to the installation puck during use.
7 Hold the lower leg steady and press the wiper seal into the lower leg until
the seal surface is flush with the top of the lower leg.
Optional: If the Abbey Bike Tools installation tool is used, use a mallet to
seat the seal.
Repeat on the other side.
NOTICE
Only press the wiper seal into the lower leg until it is flush with the top
surface of the lower leg. Pressing the wiper seal below the top surface of
the lower leg will compress the foam rings.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Air Spring Service .
Tr a v e l C h a n g e A d j u s t m e n t - O p t i o n a l
To increase or decrease the travel in your SID fork, the air spring must be replaced with the correct length air spring shaft assembly. Refer to the RockShox
Spare Parts Catalog available on our website at www.sram.com/service for spare part kit details.
B o t t o m l e s s To k e n - O p t i o n a l I n s t a l l a t i o n
Bottomless Tokens can be added to, or removed from, the air top cap to fine-tune the bottomout feel and spring curve. Bottomless Tokens reduce the air
volume in your fork to create greater ramp at the end of the fork travel. Add tokens to maintain your fork's bottomless feel.
2 Thread a Bottomless Token into another token or into the bottom of the
top cap.
NOTICE
The maximum amount of Bottomless Tokens for all SID forks is 3 tokens.
Do not exceed.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service for a DebonAir Spring.
3 Remove the jounce bottom out bumper from the air shaft.
Place the tips of large retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the retaining
ring.
NOTICE
Scratches on the air shaft will allow air to bypass the seal head into the
lower leg. Scratches can result in reduced spring performance.
5 Firmly pull on the air shaft to remove the air spring assembly from the
upper tube. Clean and inspect the assembly for damage.
NOTICE
Scratches on the inside surface of the upper tube can cause air to leak. If
an internal scratch is visible, then replace the crown steerer upper tube
(CSU).
NOTICE
Scratches on the air spring shaft can cause air to leak. If a scratch is visible
the air spring assembly may need to be replaced.
10 Apply a liberal amount of grease to the inside of the upper tube, from the
end of the tube to approximately 60 mm into the tube.
12 Apply a liberal amount of grease 40-60 mm wide around the air shaft.
Install the seal head assembly onto the air shaft.
13 Insert the air spring assembly into the upper tube. Firmly push the air piston
into the upper tube.
Insert the seal head into the upper tube and firmly press it into the upper
tube until it stops.
16 Inject or pour RockShox suspension oil into the air spring upper tube.
Top cap/cassette tool 28 N·m (250 in-lb) Ultimate Carbon: 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb)
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service for a Charger 2 Damper.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service for a Charger Damper RL.
1 RLC and RL: Turn the lockout adjuster knob to the open, unlocked position.
RL
RLC
2a RLC and RL: Remove the low speed compression and lockout knob from
the top cap. Keep the parts together and set aside.
2 mm RLC
2 mm RL
2b RLC R: Remove the low speed compression adjuster knob and spool
assembly. Remove the cable stop collar. Keep the parts together and set
2 mm RLC R
aside.
2 mm RLC R
2 mm RL R
RLC R and RL R: 24 mm
3 Remove the Charger 2 Damper assembly.
Clean the upper tube threads.
4 Remove top cap o-ring. Install a new o-ring on the top cap.
6 Use the seal head wrench flats and remove the rebound damper assembly.
Wrap a shop towel around the cartridge tube to absorb oil.
15 mm
7 Remove and discard the seal head on the rebound damper shaft.
8 Remove the cartridge tube from the vise and pour the oil into an
oil pan.
Squeeze the bladder to drain the oil from the top cap assembly into an oil
pan.
Squeeze the bladder 5-6 times to circulate the cleaner into the damper.
10 Remove the tube from the vise. Orient the tube downward and squeeze the
bladder until the cleaner and any remaining oil is drained into an oil pan.
Place the tube on a shop towel for a few minutes to allow any excess
cleaner to drain.
1 Clamp the cartridge tube wrench flats lightly into the vise and soft jaw
inserts. Wrap a shop towel around the tube to absorb any oil.
Pour Maxima PLUSH 3wt suspension oil into the cartridge tube until it is full.
Squeeze the bladder until trapped bubbles stop purging. Pour additional oil
into the cartridge tube until full.
PLUSH 3wt
PLUSH 3wt
2 Replace the glide ring on the Dig Valve on the rebound damper.
3 Apply grease to a new inner seal head o-ring. Install the seal head on the
rebound damper shaft.
Bleed Procedure 29
4 Remove the bleed screw from the rebound damper seal head.
T10
5 Insert the rebound adjuster knob into the rebound damper shaft until it
contacts the rebound adjuster screw. Rotate the knob counter-clockwise
until it stops to open the rebound.
Remove the rebound adjuster knob from the shaft.
6 Wrap a shop towel around the cartridge tube to absorb oil. 15 mm 9 N·m (80 in-lb)
Install the rebound assembly into the cartridge tube. Tighten the rebound
seal head.
7 Reposition the Charger 2 Damper in the vise at an angle with the bleed
port angled as upward as possible.
Install the bottom bolt into the rebound damper shaft 3-4 turns.
Bleed Procedure 30
8 Fill a bleed syringe half full with suspension oil. Slowly depress the plunger
to remove any air bubbles from the syringe.
NOTICE
Only use the syringe included with the RockShox Standard Bleed kit. Do
not use syringes that have been in contact with DOT brake fluid. DOT
brake fluid will permanently damage the damper.
10 Push the rebound damper shaft down. Keep pressure on the plunger as
the syringe fills with oil. Pull up slowly on the rebound damper shaft. Keep
pressure on the syringe as oil fills the system.
Repeat pushing and pulling the rebound damper shaft, keeping pressure on
the plunger, until only small bubbles emerge from the damper.
11 Fully extend the rebound damper shaft. Push the syringe handle down, then
release the plunger. Allow the bladder to come to a natural resting position
by waiting a few moments until the syringe stops filling.
Use a shop towel to cover the bleed tip and charger bleed port, then
unthread and remove the syringe.
Bleed Procedure 31
12 Install the bleed screw.
Cycle the rebound damper shaft a few times.
Remove the bottom bolt from rebound damper shaft.
Clean the Charger 2 Damper assembly.
Te s t t h e B l e e d
1 Use a 13 mm socket to manually lock out the damper. Push down on the
damper assembly to test the bleed. The shaft should not move more than
2 mm if the bleed was successful.
If the shaft moves while locked out, repeat the bleed section.
2 mm
13 mm
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Charger 2 Damper - Crown Installation.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Charger 2 Damper - Remote Installation.
1 Install the Charger 2 Damper into the damper side upper tube.
Top cap tool Select+: 28 N·m (250 in-lb) Ultimate Carbon: 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb)
3 RL: Install the lockout adjuster knob on the top cap so the knob rotates from
open to closed. Install and tighten the retention screw.
2 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb)
RL
RLC
Install a spring into each hole on the underside of the low speed
compression knob. Install a detent ball on top of each spring. Install a new
glide ring into the groove.
Apply grease to the underside of the low speed compression knob to hold
the springs and balls in place.
Install the low speed compression knob onto the lockout knob. Install and
2 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb)
tighten the retention screw.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
1 Install and tighten the Charger 2 Damper into the upper tube.
24 mm Select+: 28 N·m (250 in-lb) Ultimate Carbon: 7.3 N·m (65 in-lb)
2 RLC Remote: Press down on the detent ring bulge to remove the low speed
compression adjuster knob from the spool.
Clean the knob and spool.
RLC R
Remove the glide ring on the spool. Apply grease to a new glide ring and
install it.
Apply grease to the low speed compression adjuster knob. Press down on
the detent ring bulge to install the low speed compression knob into the
spool. Turn the knob 8-10 clicks from open.
Pick
87˚
Install and tighten the low speed compression knob screw. 2 mm 0.4 N·m (4 in-lb)
Hand tighten the cable stop collar bolt, and then tighten.
Consult the remote user manual for cable installation instructions.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the cable stop collar bolt. Overtightening the bolt may
result in damage to the remote top cap and cause the cable
to rub.
87˚
RL R
Install and tighten the cable spool retention screw. 2 mm 1.4 N·m (12 in-lb)
RL R
Install the cable stop collar. Hand tighten the cable stop collar bolt, and then 2 mm 0.4 N·m (4 in-lb)
tighten. Consult the remote user manual for cable installation instructions.
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the cable stop collar bolt. Overtightening the bolt may
result in damage to the remote top cap and cause the cable
to rub.
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
1 RL: Turn the compression adjuster knob counter-clockwise, to the full open
position, until it stops.
2.5 mm RL
RL R
2.5 mm RL R
3 RL R: Loosen the set screw and remove the cable stop clamp.
RL R
2 mm RL R
Damper Removal 39
200 Hour Service Damper Service
1 Clamp the Charger Damper RL cartridge tube into a vise with Charger vise
blocks.
NOTICE
The cartridge tube and vise block must be dry and free of oil to provide
enough grip to unthread the top cap. If the cartridge tube slips, clean and
dry the tube and vise blocks.
4 Remove the cartridge tube and rebound damper assembly from the vise
and pour the oil into an oil pan.
Clean the exterior of the cartridge tube.
Damper Service 40
5 Clamp the cartridge tube into a vise with Charger vise blocks. Use the seal
head wrench flats and remove the rebound damper assembly.
19 mm
NOTICE
Scratches on the inside surface of the tube can cause oil to leak. If an
internal scratch is visible, the cartridge tube may need to be replaced.
Damper Service 41
8 Remove the o-rings from the compression damper and discard them.
Apply grease to new o-rings and install them.
9 Remove the glide ring from the rebound damper piston and discard it.
Install a new glide ring.
10 Apply grease to the inner seal and bushing in the new rebound damper
seal head.
Damper Service 42
200 Hour Service Damper Assembly
1 Apply grease to the rebound damper shaft. Insert the rebound damper shaft
into the recessed end of the seal head.
Slide the seal head toward the piston.
2 Insert the rebound adjuster knob into the rebound damper and rotate it
counter-clockwise until it stops. This is the full open position.
Damper Assembly 43
3 Thread the cartridge tube into the seal head hand tight.
Pull the damper shaft to full extension.
4 Clamp the Charger Damper RL cartridge tube into a vise with Charger vise
blocks.
Thread a bottom bolt into the rebound damper shaft.
5 Pour Maxima PLUSH 3wt suspension oil into the tube until it is almost half
full. Slowly cycle the rebound damper in and out half way to remove air
bubbles trapped under the rebound damper piston. Stop when no bubbles
are visible in the oil.
PLUSH 3wt
Damper Assembly 44
6 Push the rebound damper into the cartridge tube until the rebound shaft is
extended to the A measurement. Do not push the damper into the tube any
further.
100 112 A
120 92
7 Pour Maxima PLUSH 3wt suspension oil into the tube until the oil is just
below the purge holes.
PLUSH 3wt
8 Insert the compression damper into the cartridge tube and slowly push it
into the tube. The rebound damper will slowly extend as the compression
damper is installed; this is normal.
Firmly push down and thread the top cap into the tube.
Damper Assembly 45
9 Tighten the top cap. 24 mm 9 N·m (80 in-lb)
100 55
B
120 34
11 Remove the damper from the vise. Loosely wrap a shop towel over the
damper cartridge purge holes. Hold the damper vertical and slowly pull the
shaft out to full extension. Slowly push the rebound damper shaft into the
tube until the cable tie contacts the seal head, then stop. Do not push the
damper in any further.
Repeat 3-5 more times. This will allow any excess oil and air to escape from
the system.
Remove the bottom bolt. Clean the damper. Do not remove the cable tie.
⚠ CAUTION
Oil may exit the cartridge tube purge holes. Wear safety glasses and keep
your eyes and face away from the purge holes when compressing the
rebound damper.
Damper Assembly 46
Te s t C o m p r e s s i o n
1 RL: Use the adjuster knob to rotate the compression cam clockwise, until it
stops, to the firm position.
7 mm RL R
RL
The cable tie must remain at the B dimension, 55 mm (100 mm travel forks) 7 mm RL R
or 34 mm (120 mm travel forks), from the end of the shaft. Do not compress
the rebound damper further than this point.
Cover the purge holes with a shop towel.
⚠ CAUTION
Oil may exit the cartridge tube purge holes. Wear saftey glasses and keep
your eyes and face away from the purge holes when compressing the
rebound damper.
Push down on the damper assembly slowly to test the firmest compression
setting. Firm and consistent resistance should be felt with no gaps in
movement.
RL
Rotate the compression damper to open setting and repeat the
compression test. Light consistent resistence should be felt with no gaps in
movement.
If gaps are felt during compression, repeat the oil fill and purge process. If
the assembly process was successful, set the compression damper to the
open setting and remove the cable tie.
Test Compression 47
200 Hour Service Damper Installation
1 Install the Charger Damper RL or RL R assembly into the damper side upper
tube. Thread the top cap into the upper tube and tighten it
2 RL: Install the adjuster knob with the tab in the 7-8 o'clock, unlocked,
position.
RL
Damper Installation 48
3 RL R: Install the cable stop collar with the housing guide in the
6 o'clock forward position, oriented outward ≈50° degrees from center.
≈50°
NOTICE
The cable stop collar and remote cable housing must clear the lower leg
arch when the fork is fully compressed.
RL R
Install the remote spool onto the hex adjuster with the cable set screw RL R
oriented in the 10 o'clock position, ≈30 degrees from center.
≈30°
RL R
200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.
Damper Installation 49
Lower Leg Assembly
50/200 Hour Service Lower Leg Installation
Wiper seals may already be greased from the factory. Do not apply extra
grease to seals that already have grease on them.
3 Slide the lower leg onto the upper tube enough to engage the upper
bushing with the upper tube.
NOTICE
Make sure both wiper seals slide onto the tubes without folding the outer
lip of either seal.
The inside bottom of the lower leg should not contact the spring or damper
shafts. A gap between the shaft ends and the lower leg bolt holes should
be visible.
NOTICE
Do not exceed the recommended oil volume per leg as this can damage
the fork.
0w-30 5mL
5 Slide the lower leg assembly along the upper tubes until it stops and the
spring and damper shafts are visible through the lower leg bolt holes.
6 200 hour service only: Use a pick and needle nose pliers to remove the old
crush washers from each bottom bolt.
Needle-nose pliers 5 mm
Hold the crush washer with needle nose pliers and unthread the crush
washer from the bolt by turning the bolt counter-clockwise with a
5 mm hex wrench.
Discard and install new crush washers.
NOTICE
Dirty or damaged crush washers can cause oil to leak from the fork.
Pick
7 Install the black bottom bolt into the spring side shaft of the lower leg. Install
the red bottom bolt into the damper side shaft of the lower leg.
5 mm 6.8 N·m (60 in-lb)
10 Install the air valve cap onto the top cap of the air spring top cap.
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