User Manual - Bike
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1. if there is any question of possible damage See the International Distributor List A fork leg or drop out failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries Forks designed for use with v style brakes only mount cantilever type brakes to the existing brake posts Forks with hangerless style braces are only designed for V style or hydraulic cantilever brakes Do not use any cantilever brake other than those intended by the brake manufacturer to work with a hangerless brace Do not route the front brake cable and or cable housing through the stem or any other mounts or cable stops Do not use a front brake cable leverage device mounted to the brace Forks designed for use with disc style brakes follow the brake manufacturer s installation instruction for proper installation and mounting of the brake caliper 7 Observe all owner s manual instructions for care and service of this product ROCKSHOX FORKS ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPETITIVE OFF ROAD RIDING AND DO NOT COME WITH THE PROPER REFLECTORS FOR ON ROAD USE YOUR DEALER SHOULD INSTALL PROPER REFLECTORS TO MEET THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION S CPSC REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLE STANDARDS IF THE FORK IS GOING TO BE USED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT ANY TIME SRAM Corporation 2007 3 English Dart User Manual FORK INSTALLATION It is extremely important that your RockShox fork is installed correctly by a qualified bicycle mechanic Im2. ES OU FOTOGRAFIAS DESTE MANUAL PARA INFORMA ES T CNICAS ACTUALIZADAS ACERCA DA FORQUETA VISITE O WEBSITE WWW ROCKSHOX COM E BANEFDT7 IOHHE AYZIT NOAA PBA RAZRADE ET KAROR MTD OTIZ MH WEB 4 4 WWW ROCKSHOX COM ZIE lt KAUN HE BRETENXIAM SAFARI RAMBLE ETRARNN NEAR WA RMANA WWW ROCKSHOX COM 2 95 4012 306 000 Rev D Dart User Manual English CONGRATULATIONS You have the best in suspension components on your bicycle This manual contains important information about the safe operation and maintenance of your fork To ensure that your RockShox fork performs properly we recommend that you have your fork installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic We also urge you to follow our recommendations to help make your riding experience more enjoyable and trouble free The fork on your bicycle is designed for use by a single rider on mountain trails and similar off road conditions Before riding the bicycle be sure the brakes are properly installed and adjusted Use your brakes carefully and learn your brakes characteristics by practicing your braking technique in non emergency circumstances Hard braking or improper use of the front brake can cause you to fall If the brakes are out of adjustment improperly installed or are not used properly the rider could suffer serious and or fatal injuries Your fork may fail in certain circumstances including but not limited to any condition that causes a loss of oil collision or
3. LLOW THE FORK TO MOVE INTO ITS TRAVEL TO ABSORB THE INPUT FORCE THE FORK WILL RETURN AND REMAIN IN ITS LOCKOUT STATE UNTIL EITHER ANOTHER FORCE IS ENCOUNTERED OR THE RIDER TURNS THE ADJUSTER TO THE OFF POSITION Off maximum fork movement Tu rnKey Lockout On On minimum fork movement Ll TumKey two position of On Off lockout Y Fork movement PopLoc Remote optional Off position On position Crown mounted adjuster PopLoc Remote PopLoc Adjust Remote FIG 2 6 95 4012 306 000 Rev D Dart User Manual English OIL TUNING DART 2 Changing the HydraCoil oil in your fork will alter its rebound characteristics Rebound is the return stroke of the fork in opposition to compression To slow the rebound of your fork greater damping replace the stock 5 wt oil with a heavier weight suspension oil For faster rebound less damping replace the stock oil with a lighter weight suspension oil For further information on oil volumes and adding oil to your fork visit our website at www rockshox com or contact your local dealer or distributor MAINTENANCE To maintain the high performance safety and long life of your fork periodic maintenance is required If you ride in extreme conditions maintenance should be performed more frequently NOTE WE RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED BICYCLE MECHANIC TO OBTAIN SERVICE INFORMATION OR INSTRUCTIONS VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX CO
4. M OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ROCKSHOX DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR Torque Tightening Values Top Caps 65 in Ib 7 3 Nm Brake Posts 80 in Ib 9 0 Nm Shaft Bolts 60 in lb 6 8 Nm U Turn Adjuster Knob Screw 12 in Ib 1 4 Nm SERVICE INTERVALS Dart 1 2 Dart 3 CC Remove lowers clean inspect bushings and change oil bath po o so Change oil in Motion Control System a AS Clean and lubricate Air U Turn Dual Air Air Assist assembly Solo A ae Air Clean and lubricate coil spring or coil U Turn spring assembly 100 Clean and lubricate PopLoc cable and housing LR NOTES E EVERY RIDE NUMERIC VALUES REPRESENT HOURS OF RIDING TIME INCREASE SERVICE INTERVALS BASED ON RIDER WEIGHT AGGRESSIVE RIDING STYLE CONDITIONS INCLEMENT WEATHER AND RACING SRAM Corporation 2007 7 English Dart User Manual SRAM CORPORATION WARRANTY EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased Original proof of purchase is required LOCAL LAW This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state USA from province to province Canada and from country to country elsewhere in
5. ROCK SHOR LAGRey English Dart User Manual Optional PopLoc Adjust Remote Optionale Fernbedienung f r PopLoc Einstellung Mando a distancia de ajuste PopLoc opcional R glage distant PopLoc en option__ Regolazione PopLoc Remote opzionale Optionele PopLoc afstelling op afstand Regulagao remota PopLoc opcional PopLoc HY E AF Yar PopLoc ze in 18 Y 28 i 4 Preload Adjuster Einstellknopf f r Federvorspannung Caperuza ajustadora de precarga Bouton de r glage de la pr charge Manopola di regolazione del precarico Knop instelling voorbelasting Botao de ajuste de pr carregamento 7La kK tie MATE Lockout Adjuster Entsperrsystem Einsteller Ajustador de bloqueo R glage du blocage Regolatore del blocco G Entsperrsystem Einsteller Regulador de bloqueio OY 070 Nba BUE WT TurnKey Lockout TurnKey Entsperrsystem Bloqueo del sistema TurnKey Blocage TurnKey Blocco TurnKey a Chiave TurnKey Lockout gebruiksklare uitschakeling Bloqueio TurnKey 94 OY IPR TurnKey HE Coil Spring Schraubenfeder Muelle helicoidal Ressort h licoidal Molla elicoidale Springveer Mola do amortecedor AAWAFYUYG SH Rebound Assembly Baugruppe f r Zugstufenregelung Conjunto de rebote Assemblage de rebond Gruppo di ritorno Bewegingscontrole terugverings Unidade de recupera o UNIVE PEYTY E 3 La He Rebound Adjuster Zugstufen Einsteller Ajustador del rebote Molette de r glage du re
6. bond Regolatore del ritorno Terugveringsknop Regulador de recuperag o VID Y Kae 5 3 10 15 55 NOTE YOUR FORK S APPEARANCE MAY VARY FROM THE ILLUSTRATIONS PHOTOS IN THIS MANUAL FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FORK VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM HINWEIS DAS AUSSEHEN IHRER GABEL KANN VON DEN ZEICHNUNGEN ODER FOTOS IN DIESEM HANDBUCH ABWEICHEN AKTUELLE INFORMATIONEN ZU IHRER GABEL FINDEN SIE AUF UNSERER WEBSITE UNTER WWW ROCKSHOX COM NOTA EL ASPECTO DE SU HORQUILLA PUEDE DIFERIR DE LAS ILUSTRACIONES O FOTOGRAF AS DE ESTE MANUAL PARA CONSULTAR LA INFORMACI N M S ACTUALIZADA SOBRE SU HORQUILLA VISITE NUESTRO SITIO WEB EN WWW ROCKSHOX COM REMARQUE L APPARENCE DE VOTRE FOURCHE PEUT ETRE DIFFERENTE DE CELLE DES FOURCHES REPRESENTEES SUR LES ILLUSTRATIONS PHOTOS DE CE MANUEL VOUS TROUVEREZ LES DERNIERES INFORMATIONS TECHNIQUES CONCERNANT VOTRE FOURCHE EN VISITANT NOTRE SITE INTERNET A L ADRESSE WWW ROCKSHOX COM NOTA L ASPETTO EFFETTIVO DELLA FORCELLA POTR ESSERE DIVERSO DALLE ILLUSTRAZIONI E DALLE FOTOGRAFIE CONTENUTE NEL PRESENTE MANUALE PER AVERE INFORMAZIONI AGGIORNATE SULLA FORCELLA VISITARE IL NOSTRO SITO WEB ALL INDIRIZZO WWW ROCKSHOX COM OPMERKING UW VORK KAN ER IETS ANDERS UITZIEN DAN OP DE ILLUSTRATIES FOTO S IN DEZE HANDLEIDING BEZOEK VOOR DE MEEST RECENTE INFORMATIE OVER UW VORK ONZE WEBSITE OP WWW ROCKSHOX COM NOTA O ASPECTO DA FORQUETA PODE NAO SER EXACTAMENTE O DAS ILUSTRA
7. he trail maximizing stability traction and control SRAM Corporation 2007 5 English Dart User Manual TURNKEY LOCKOUT SYSTEM DART 2 WITH TURNKEY OPTION DART 3 IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN STORING A BICYCLE OR FORK UPSIDE DOWN OR ON ITS SIDE OIL SEALED IN THE UPPER TUBE CAN COLLECT ABOVE THE TURNKEY ASSEMBLY UPON RETURNING THE BICYCLE FORK TO A NORMAL RIDING POSITION INITIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE TURNKEY SYSTEM MAY BE LESS THAN OPTIMAL TO QUICKLY RETURN THE FORK TO PROPER PERFORMANCE RETURN THE FORK TO OPEN POSITION AND CYCLE THE FORK THROUGH ITS TRAVEL 10 20 TIMES FOR INFORMATION ON RETURNING YOUR FORK TO OPEN POSITION KEEP READING The TurnKey lockout system offers a two position on off lockout Using either the crown mounted adjuster or an optional PopLoc Remote the rider is able to choose between maximum compliance and fork movement when the lockout is off and minimal compliance and fork movement when the lockout is on The TurnKey lockout is off when either the crown mounted adjuster or remote spool is in the full counterclockwise position or the PopLoc Remote lever returns to the unlock position The lockout turns on as the rider rotates the crown mounted adjuster clockwise or by pressing forward on the optional Poploc Remote located on the handlebar NOTE WHEN THE TURNKEY LOCKOUT IS ON AND THE FORK ENCOUNTERS A CONSIDERABLE INPUT FORCE THE LOCKOUT WILL BLOWOFF AND A
8. ned after the wheel is properly seated into the dropout s counter bore Make sure four or more threads are engaged in the quick release nut when it is closed Orient the quick release lever in front of and parallel to the lower tube in the locked position 5 Keep in mind tire clearance as you choose tires Maximum size is 2 3 wide installed Be sure to check this diameter whenever you change tires To do this remove the top caps and spring stack assemblies and compress the fork completely to make sure at least 5 mm of clearance exists between the top of the inflated tire and the bottom of the crown Exceeding maximum tire size will cause the tire to jam against the crown when the fork is fully compressed POPLOC REMOTE INSTALLATION The PopLoc Remote Lockout lever allows the rider to control the movement of their suspension fork without removing their hands from the handlebars Specific left and right PopLocs are available If needed remove the grip brake lever and shifter from the handlebar If you are unfamiliar with the removal of these items please consult the manufacturer s instructions 1 Slide the Poploc onto the handlebar 2 Re install the shifter brake lever and grip on the handlebars If you are unfamiliar with the installation of these items please consult the manufacturer s instructions Always adhere to the recommended torque specifications for these items 3 Position the PopLoc as desired on the handlebar and tigh
9. other activity bending or breaking the fork s components or parts and extended periods of non use Fork failure may not be visible Do not ride the bicycle if you notice bent or broken fork parts loss of oil sounds of excessive topping out or other indications of a possible fork failure such as loss of shock absorbing properties Instead take your bike to a qualified dealer for inspection and repair In the event of a fork failure damage to the bicycle or personal injury may result Always use genuine RockShox parts Use of aftermarket replacement parts voids the warranty and could cause structural failure to the shock Structural failure could result in loss of control of the bicycle with possible serious and or fatal injuries Use extreme caution not to tilt the bicycle to either side when mounting the bicycle to a carrier by the fork drop outs front wheel removed The fork legs may suffer structural damage if the bicycle is tilted while the drop outs are in the carrier Make sure the fork is securely fastened down with a quick release Make sure the rear wheel is fastened down when using ANY bike carrier that secures the fork s drop outs Not securing the rear can allow the bike s mass to side load the drop outs causing them to break or crack If the bicycle tilts or falls out of its carrier do not ride the bicycle until the fork is properly examined for possible damage Return the fork to your dealer for inspection or call RockShox
10. properly installed forks are extremely dangerous and can result in severe and or fatal injuries 1 Remove the existing fork from the bicycle and the crown race from the fork Measure the length of the fork steerer tube against the length of the RockShox steerer tube The RockShox steerer tube may need cutting to the proper length Make sure there is sufficient length to clamp the stem refer to the stem manufacturer s instructions DO NOT ADD THREADS TO ROCKSHOX THREADLESS STEERERS THE STEERER TUBE CROWN ASSEMBLY IS A ONE TIME PRESS FIT REPLACEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE THE LENGTH DIAMETER OR HEADSET TYPE THREADED OR THREADLESS DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE THE STEERER TUBE THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BICYCLE WITH POSSIBLE SERIOUS AND OR FATAL INJURIES 2 Install the headset crown race 29 9mm for 1 1 8 steerers firmly against the top of the fork crown Install the fork assembly on the bike Adjust the headset until you feel no play or drag 3 Install the brakes according to the manufacturer s instructions and adjust brake pads properly Use the fork only with disc style brakes mounted through the provided mounting holes Do not use any cantilever brake other than those intended by the brake manufacturer to work with a hangerless brace 4 Forks designed for standard quick releases adjust the front wheel quick release to clear the dropout s counter bore The quick release nut must be tighte
11. s warranty does not apply when the product has been modified This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered defaced or removed 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 e Dust seals Bushings Air sealing o rings e Glide rings Rubber moving parts Foam rings e Rear shock mounting hardware e Upper tubes stanchions and main seals e Stripped threads bolts aluminium Brake sleeves titanium magnesium or steel Brake pads e Chains e Sprockets Cassettes e Shifter and brake cables inner and outer Handlebar grips e Shifter grips e Jockey wheels e Disc brake rotors e Tools 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 8 95 4012 306 000 Rev D 95 4012 306 000 Rev D 2007 1610 Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs CO 80907 Ride on open trails only Leave no trace Control your bicycle Always yield trail Never spook animals Plan ahead
12. sure the distance between the dust wiper and the zip tie This is your sag Adjust the preload as needed to reach the recommended sag Travel Recommended Sag 80mm 12 20mm 100mm 15 25mm 120mm 18 30mm COIL SPRING TUNING CHANGING THE SPRING RATE Spring rate is the amount of force needed to compress a spring one inch Changing your fork s coil spring for a spring of a higher or lower rate will alter the overall feel of your fork Higher spring rates make the fork feel more stiff while lower spring rates make the fork more supple Contact your local RockShox dealer to order replacement springs REBOUND DAMPING EXTERNAL REBOUND ADJ USTMENT DART 2 WITH TURNKEY OPTION DART 3 Rebound damping controls the speed at which a fork returns to its full extension following compression Located at the bottom of the right fork leg is the rebound adjuster knob Turning the adjuster in the direction indicated by the rabbit on the rebound speed decal decreases rebound damping causing the fork to return to full extension faster Turning the adjuster in the direction indicated by the turtle increases rebound damping slowing the return of the fork to full extension Excessive rebound damping will cause the fork to pack up over successive bumps reducing travel and causing the fork to bottom out Set your fork to rebound as fast as possible without topping out or kicking back This allows your fork to follow the contours of t
13. ten the clamp bolt to 20 in Ib 2 25 Nm 4 Forks with PopLoc Adjust Turn the blue compression adjustment dial counterclockwise until it stops 5 Press the release button on the PopLoc 6 Install the cable in the PopLoc 7 Install the cable into the housing 4 95 4012 306 000 Rev D Dart User Manual English 8 Feed the cable and housing into the cable stop on the fork crown 9 Gently pull on the cable and align it with the groove in the rotating cam of the Motion Control damper 10 Tighten the cable fixing bolt on the rotating cam to 8 in Ib 9 Nm NOTE FOR PUSHLOC INSTALLATION OR PUSHLOC WITH MATCHMAKER INSTALLATION PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW ROCKSHOX COM PERFORMANCE TUNING RockShox forks can be tuned for your particular weight riding style and terrain SETTING SAG Dart forks are designed to sag when you are sitting on your bike Sag is the compression of the fork caused by the rider s weight Proper sag allows the front wheel to follow the contour of the terrain as you ride Sag is adjusted by turning the top cap preload adjuster fig 1 Turning the adjuster clockwise increases spring preload i e stiffening the spring decreasing sag Turning the adjuster counter clockwise decreases spring preload which increases sag To measure sag install a zip tie on the upper tube of the fork flush against the dust wiper Sit on the bike with normal riding apparel Step off the bike and mea
14. the world To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law this warranty shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such law under such local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer For example some states in the United States of America as well as some governments outside of the United States including provinces in Canada may a Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer e g United Kingdom b Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations 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 supplies 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 and or adjusted according to the respective SRAM technical installation manual The SRAM installation manuals can be found online at www sram com or www rockshox 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 Thi
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