Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the bottom bolts from the lower leg. Rockshox pike lower leg service factory jackson factory. Servicing sram components often requires advanced bicycle knowledge along with the use of special tools and fluids used for service. Features ow30 suspension oil manufacture part number 11. How to bleed the rockshox charger damper cartridge youtube. I think there is a serious lack of quality with anything rock shox. Featuring an updated debonair air spring paired with our charger 2. Fox and rockshox are the titans of mountain bike fork and rear shock technology. Ill show you how to clean the fork inside and replace the seals. All goodquality forks use some kind of oil in their lower legs for seal and bushinglubricating duties and this can become dirty quite quickly in uk conditions. Check your fork manual for the recommended amount of oil to be replaced in each leg for correct lubrication. Use a rag to catch the small amount of suspension oil which will exit from the. Service your fork yourself with our how to videos we have oil levels for almost any fork model and year. Get the best deals on rockshox dirt jumper 1 18 inch threadless forks when you shop the largest online selection at.
The service manual or the airoil chart from sram are your most reliable sources. Both had worn bushes in 250 miles and the unlock,trail,lock lever has just fallen off one. The damper has been designed to increase traction and small bump sensitivity with higher levels of stability and control, all while giving riders more external finetuning. All rockshox fork models with oil level charts and volumes.
This is the same source a sramrockshox dealer should be. Rockshox dirt jumper 118 inch threadless forks for sale. We recommend that you have your all your sram components serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. To change the travel in your rockshox pike fork, use the chart below to help determine the. Goto the 2015 documents currently page 8 but will increase over the next few. Pike rc convert to rct3 the hub mountain biking forums.
Sram user manuals can be found online at, avidbike. I debated for a long time whether it would be best to remove the charger damper from the fork before bleeding it or if the process could be. Rockshox pike rct3 2015 oil volume levels for fork service. My 2015 pikes developed an oil leak on the damper side coming from the rebound adjuster when i. Damon gilbert, the cartridges designer shows you how to do it in three minutes. Very lightweight, adept to climbing and descending, and is very capable of doing anything. Rock shox 2015 pike manuals manuals and user guides for rock shox 2015 pike. Rockshox oil level charts and volumes for maintaining your. Simply by replacing this oil and cleaning out any dirt we can help minimise wear and enhance the performance of any fork. The manual shows how to remove the rebound system and change the shim stack to.
In this guide well show you how to bleed your rockshox charger damper. The pike is purported to ride better at around 20% sag check out the lengthy thread on mtbr. Kit includes the appropriate dust wiper seals, oil seals or foam rings, and the common compression damper, rebound shaft, and air seals required to. Bleed the charger damper in your rockshox pike or boxxer forks by. The hc97 compression system replaces the stock compression assemblies found in the popular rock shox pike, lyrik, and boxxer forks equipped with charger 2 and 2. Firmly pull the lower leg downward until oil begins to. Use a plastic mallet to firmly strike each bottom bolt to dislodge the air and damper shafts from the lower legs.
Ive run in to this several times with rock shox, specifically. Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch any draining oil. Im sure the 2015 pike has the same capability, but having it laid out in the manual for. Id wanted to keep the plush feel to the boxxer, but not get so far into the suspension stroke, so that it would allow me to ride more aggressively in the lower and mid portions of the travel and also know that when i needed that last third of the stroke it was going to be wellcontrolled and resist harsh bottom out. Ok ive got the 2015 pike rct3 solo air 26 and im changing the lower leg seals and looking at the oil volume for the lower legs but im finding the info on the sram service manuals a little confusing the 2014present pike manual says 10 ml in each leg.
Pike 2015 maintencance mantenimiento horquilla rockshox oil. It really is simple to bleed the rockshox charger damper cartridge. Dvo recommends like water weight oil from red line for a lighter tune on their forks. Rock shox recon 351 solo air manual rockshox fork oil volume finder. Install new foam rings on the top bushings in the lower leg. So how do you choose the right suspension for your ride.
How to service your rockshox pike suspension fork youtube. How to bleed rockshox charger damper epic bleed solutions. Page soak the new foam rings in rockshox 0w30 suspension oil. Rock shox was one of many brands that marketed suspension forks for bicycles, others were answer manitou, marzocchi and rst. Pike service kit 200 hour safety and protection supplies apron clean, lintfree rags nitrile gloves oil pan safety glasses lubricants and fluids isopropyl alcohol rockshox suspension oil 0w30 rockshox suspension oil 3wt sram butter grease rockshox tools rockshox charger bleed kit. Tf tuned coronavirus covid19 update 11th april we are open and trading as normal trade and public customers can book in for suspension servicing in the usual way using the online bookings system with a courier collection if required. Diy fork service with our mtb how to videos and oil level volumes.
If you have noticed forks missing from this database or have encountered any errors in the data, please let us know immediately. Using this kit is necessary maintenance for your rockshox fork, and will ensure you are getting the best performance out of it. View and download rock shox 2016 pike service manual online. If superman rode an enduro bike, this would be his fork. Universal cycles rock shox pike internal fork parts 11. We have 1 rock shox 2015 pike manual available for free pdf download.
The reign came specd with the 46mm offset csu, dual air pike which i want to mate with the 160mm solo air spring for weight reduction and ease of use of volume reducer tokens. During this time fox racing shox also entered the bicycle industry. When performing a lower leg service on the rockshox pike, note that the bottom bolts have the amount etched on for easy reference. Ultralow friction skf wiper seals and maxima plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork. Refer to your service manual to specific fork oil type and amounts. Towards the end of the 1990s competition was fierce and profits were thin. A true trail machine we couldnt wait to have on our bikes and get to you.
Use a syringe to insert the correct amount of lubricating oil in to the fork and wipe up any excess. Keep your rockshox fork running smooth with regular maintenance. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. I have a 2015 dual air pike that came on a 2015 giant reign advanced 2 as well as an aftermarket 2014 pike rtc3 160mm fork. Rockshox 0w30 suspension oil proper lubrication is the key to success. Use a rubber or plastic mallet to firmly strike each bottom bolt to dislodge the air and damper shafts from the lower leg. Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the bottom bolt from the lower legs.
It looks like the pike service manual is on the site as well and can be found here. Bleed manual mtb disc brake hose shortening and bleed bleed manual. Turn the blue compression adjustment dial counterclockwise until it stops. Its different modes all perfectly match whatever discipline you need at the moment. Rock shox fork service pike 2015 maintencance mantenimiento horquilla rockshox oil. Rockshox suspenison oil go to service to find oil volume and. Begin by mounting the bike in a repair stand and removing the front wheel. Rockshox service manual specifies 106ml for the damper side. Soak the new foam rings in rockshox 0w30 suspension oil. Heres the typical model with air spring, rebound and a lockout. Remove the wire spring from the new dust wiper seal and set it aside. Recommended air pressure and coils for rock shox spring elements rock shox pike 26 solo air you find these values in the manufacturers manual. It also contains an exploded view for both the rc and rc3 cartridges so you can see the differences. Well be working on our pike rct3 fork for the purposes of this guide but the steps will be.
Select fork 30 30 gold 30 silver argyle bluto boxxer dart domain domain dual crown duke judy judy gold judy silver lyrik paragon paragon gold paragon silver pike pilot psylo reba recon recon gold recon silver revelation rs1 sektor sektor gold sektor silver sid tora totem xc 28 xc 30 xc 32 yari reset. Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork. Rock shox fork service pike 2015 maintencance mantenimiento. This is a comprehensive overview of popular forks like the fox 34, rockshox pike, their dampers, technology, and more. Rock shox started with a pretty simple oring setup to seal the damper from the lower body and the lubrication oil in there. Rockshox fork oil volumes select fork bike tech tools logo. Dont wait too long before servicing your rockshox pike suspension fork heres how to carry out a lower leg service for yourself. Well be working on our pike rct3 fork for the purposes of this guide but the steps will be similar for the charger damper in your boxxer fork too just one thing before we get going.
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