Fox Podium X Manual
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1. RACING SHOX ATV PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAx 831 768 7026 wee WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM NOTICE THE ATVS PICTURED IN THIS MANUAL MAY NOT RESEMBLE YOUR ACTUAL ATV IN ANY CASE THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL WILL CORRECTLY ENABLE YOU TO MOUNT SETUP AND TUNE THE FOX PODIUM X ON YOUR PARTICULAR ATV MODEL DENOTES INFORMATION THAT IF NOT FOLLOWED CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOCK OR LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DENOTES INFORMATION THAT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS OR THAT CAN HELP THE RIDER OUT WITH A DIFFICULT SITUATION PAGE FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS CONSUMER SAFETY UNDERSTANDING THE PODIUM X READING THE SPRING RATE SPRING ORIENTATION CHANGING SPRINGS SINGLE SPRING CHANGING SPRINGS DUAL SPRING MOUNTING THE PODIUM X MOUNTING A REMOTE RESERVOIR SETTING UP THE PODIUM X ADJUSTING SPRING PRELOAD SINGLE AND DUAL SPRING ADJUSTING SPRING CROSSOVER DUAL SPRING ONLY TUNING THE PODIUM X GENERAL GUIDELINES TUNING RECOMMENDATIONS SPRING FORCE CROSSOVER POINT REBOUND DAMPING COMPRESSION DAMPING HOW THE DSC WORKS WHAT THE COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS DO MAINTAINING THE PODIUM X SHOCK REBUILD QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TUNING NOTES D lt SB N N A PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL2. Check the spring and shock body for any signs of damage 4 Check the shock s mounting points and make sure all bolts are properly fastened SHOCK REBUILD Just as the oil in your engine breaks down with time and must be replaced the oil in your PODIUM X shock must be serviced periodically The service interval depends on how frequently and severely the ATV is ridden As a guideline if you race hard every weekend you may want to change the oil in your shock at least once mid season Otherwise it is generally recommended to service the shock in the off season Only FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Factory Service Center should perform this procedure PAGE 22 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 23 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TERMS USED SERVICE INTERVALS PAGE 24 SUSPENSION Compression downward travel of the suspension Actions that move the endpoints of the shock closer together Compression damping oil damping resistance felt when trying to compress the shock Frame clearance distance between the frame and other moving parts like the shock Negative travel distance the suspension or shock extends from the static ride height Also referred to as free sag Preload initial force on the spring Preload is used to adjust rider sag Ride height with the rider on the ATV the dista
3. The graph below right shows the typical range of adjustability for the HSC adjuster from full firm to full soft with the LSC adjuster held constant at 10 clicks VELOCITY IN S VELOCITY IN S 204 608 o A Fi g g 2 Characteristic graph showing the effect of changing the LSC Adjuster Characteristic graph showing the effect of changing the HSC adjuster PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 21 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM MAINTAINING THE PODIUM X Proper inspection and maintenance procedures are crucial to maintaining the high performance and durability of your PODIUM X shock Proper inspection and maintenance prevents headaches and equipment failure not to mention lackluster performance at the races and your absence from the podium You should clean your PODIUM X before and after every ride for optimal performance Use a mild detergent and rag to clean off any and all debris from your shock Be sure to clean the area located under the bottom out bumper Avoid using a pressure washer directly on the shock as this can drive dirt past the seals Along with properly cleaning your shock you should also inspect the following areas before every ride Consult the shock image at right for the location of each inspection location 1 Check the reservoir and hose if applicable for any signs of damage 2 Check the shaft for any signs of leakage or damage
4. how much the shock compresses or sags when you sit on your ATV As a general rule your vehicle s sag should be 55 45 of full wheel travel There are many factors that will influence your sag setting and ride height preference including tire diameter terrain and riding style Use the following procedure to accurately measure and set the correct ride height Sag for your ATV SET THE FRONT AND REAR RIDE HEIGHT SAG SIMULTANEOUSLY STEP 1 Positionthe bike ona flat surface and clear of any obstacles STEP 2 Place pieces of cardboard under each wheel As the suspension is compressed the front wheels move outward This is called scrub Placing the cardboard under the wheels allows the sus pension to move more freely STEP 3 While wearing your riding gear mount the ATV and sit in your normal riding position with both hands on the bars STEP 4 Aggressively bounce up and down on the quad several times and allow the quad to settle DUE TO THE NATURE OF HIGH PRESSURE SEALS IN THE FRONT AIR SHOCKS THE SHOCKS MAY REQUIRE AN INITIAL COMPRESSION STROKE TO FULLY LUBRICATE INTERNAL SLIDING SURFACES TO ALLOW FOR SMOOTH OPERATION THIS IS MOST APPARENT AFTER THE ATV HAS BEEN SITTING FOR WHILE PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 9 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM STEP 5 Gently assume a seated position STEP 6 Haveafriend push down on the fro
5. or after landing a large jump THE SHOCK WILL EXTEND TOO QUICKLY IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH DAMPING TO CONTROL THE SPRING EXTENSION FORCE TUNING SUGGESTION Once you are comfortable riding the ATV and would like to fine tune the rebound damping setting find a table top jump that you can hit consistently and safely landing as flat as possible Asa general rule you want as little rebound damping as possible so that the suspension returns quickly but still enough rebound damping that the rear of the ATV does not oscillate upon landing After the jump landing the rear of your ATV should return quickly to ride height and then remain still If the rear suspension continues to oscillate several times after landing try increasing rebound damping slower If the suspension does not oscillate after landing try decreasing rebound damping faster This procedure should allow you to close in or bracket on the desired rebound damping setting PAGE 18 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA COMPRESSION DAMPING ompression damping controls the rate at which the shock compresses when it encounters a bump The proper compression setting is a personal preference and changes with rider weight riding style and conditions The Dual Speed Compression DSC knob Shown on page 20 is located on the oil reservoir For more compression turn the compression adjusters clockwise For less compression turn the compression adjusters cou
6. to keep the rear wheels off the ground The shock should be fully extended STEP 3 Using a2 5mm hex key loosen the set screw retaining the crossover ring STEP 4 Determine the Spring Correction Factor using the following table SPRING Main Spring Rate Ib in CORRECTION FACTOR 2000 25 250 5 300 5 350 3 55 00 45 450 500 500 0 286 0 310 0 333 0 355 0 375 0 394 0 412 0 429 0 444 0 459 0 474 0 487 0 500 600 0 250 0 273 0 204 0 314 0 333 0 351 0 368 0 385 0 400 0 415 0 429 0 442 0 455 700 0 222 0 243 0 263 0 282 0 300 0 317 0 333 0 349 0 364 0 378 0 391 0 404 0 417 800 0 200 0 20 0 238 0 256 0 273 0 289 0 304 0 319 0 333 0 347 0 360 0 373 0 385 900 0182 0 200 0 217 0 234 0 250 0 265 0 280 0 294 0 308 0 321 0 333 0 345 0 357 1000 0167 0184 0 200 0 216 0 231 0 245 0 259 0 273 0 286 0 298 0 310 0 322 0 333 Tender Spring Rate Ib in STEP 5 Use the following formula to calculate crossover ring placement Crossover Ring Placement Shaft Travel in x Crossover Point x Spring Correction Factor EXAMPLE A 5 2 travel shock with a 375 Ib in main spring and a 800 Ib in tender spring The crossover point is set at 5596 From the table above the spring correction factor is 0 319 From the above formula the crossover ring pla
7. AMPING Rear end tends to wash out or slide out on hard packed Sweeper turns with small bumps especially on off camber washboard turns Rear end skips too much when braking on washboard sections and does not develop good braking power Poor rear wheel traction when accelerating over small repetitive bump sections Rear end gets harsh and hard to control when hitting a series of medium or large rolling bumps at high speed The first few bumps in the series don t seem bad but after that the rear end gets harsh and starts jumping around Rebound Adjuster Screw TOO MUCH DAMPING PREVENTS THE WHEEL FROM EXTENDING QUICKLY ENOUGH BEFORE HITTING THE NEXT BUMP AFTER THE FIFTH OR SIXTH BUMP YOU MAY HAVE MINIMAL TRAVEL LEFT THIS SITUATION IS CALLED PACKING PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 17 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM SYMPTOMS OF TOO LITTLE REBOUND DAMPING The tendency to wash out or slide out on washboard sections is also possible with too little rebound damping The critical difference in this case is that the back of the ATV is bouncing up and down too much because there isn t enough control on the extension stroke Too much kicking up when braking on downhill sections with small bumps or washboard surfaces Rear end kicks up when hitting large rolling bumps at high speeds Kicking is especially noticeable on steep downhills with deep rolling bumps
8. PAGE II TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 WEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM PODIUM X FEATURES Lightweight aluminum body DLC coated shaft for reduced friction Position Sensitive Damping on some models Piggyback body caps on some models Race proven oil damping system External rebound damping adjuster External Dual Speed Compression DSC damping adjuster 1OO rebuildable and revalveable 1 year factory limited warranty Spherical bearing ends 90 day valving guarantee DUAL SPEED COMPRESSION DSC ADJUSTER PIGGYBACK BODY CAP SHOCK BODY PRELOAD RING RESERVOIR CROSSOVER RING TENDER COIL SPRING SPRING COUPLER MAIN COIL SPRING SHAFT BOTTOM OUT BUMPER SPRING RETAINER REBOUND ADJUSTER Single spring version used LOWER EYELET CLEVIS MOUNT on certain applications EYELET SHOWN Remote reservoir required for certain applications PAGE III FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for choosing the FOX PODIUM X for your ATV In doing so you have chosen one of the finest suspension shocks in the world FOX Racing Shox products are designed tested and manufactured by professionals in the industry in Santa Cruz County California USA As a consumer and supporter of FOX Racing Shox products you need to be aware of the importance of setting up your shock correctly to ensure maximum performance This manual provides step by step instruction
9. UM X GENERAL GUIDELINES Go out and ride Tune your senses to what the ATV s rear end is doing Sometimes you know the ATV isn t handling quite right but it may be hard to tell whether the problem is too little rebound damping or too much compression damping Sometimes the difference in feel is subtle Some of the distinctions are minute If the damping doesn t seem quite right make your best guess as to what change will help then try it If handling doesn t improve make another change in the opposite direction Keep experimenting like this until the ride feels best It is common practice for riders to test shock absorber damping by pushing down on the back of the ATV and observing the shock response This test is useful but very limited You should be aware that this test only involves low speed damping action It will tell you nothing about shock response at medium and high shaft speeds TUNING RECOMMENDATIONS The percentage change in damping when going from one dick to the next click is fairly small This is so you can really fine tune your shock A one click change is hard to notice Therefore FOX recommends making changes of two clicks at a time For example if after testing you feel compression is too soft try a two click change clockwise on compression adjuster If that feels just right then you ve got it On the other hand if that now feels a little too stiff then you ve got it bracketed Go back one click counter clo
10. al shock travel For information on changing your spring crossover refer to Adjusting Spring Crossover on page 12 Single Spring Dual Spring i Spring Crossover Point i Typically 55 of Total Travel SPRING FORCE SHOCK COMPRESSION PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 3 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 WEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM READING THE SPRING RATE The spring rate is printed directly on the shock spring The spring to the left has an 8 free length a 2 25 ID and a 300 Ibs in spring rate lt lt 00 225 0300 5 4 kG cones SPRING ORIENTATION When placing the spring s back on the shock body it is important that the components are assembled in the correct order especially on the dual spring model see picture below 2 25 I D THRUST CROSSOVER SPRING 2 51 0 THRUST WASHER RING FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA CHANGING SPRINGS SINGLE SPRING 5 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Remove the shock from your ATV following the procedures outlined in your service manual Loosen the pinch bolt on the spring preload ring and unthread the preload ring until the spring freely moves up and down on the shock body Lift up the spring and remove the spring retainer Your spring retainer will either have slot to fit over the shaft or will b
11. cement value is 5 2 x 0 55 x 0 319 0 912 inches IN THE ABOVE EXAMPLE 55 IS WRITTEN AS 0 55 PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 13 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM STEP 6 Adjust the crossover ring as shown below so that its distance from the spring coupler is equal to the crossover ring placement value calculated in Step 5 Torque the crossover ring set screw once complete Crossover ring placement value should match the distance from the top of the spring coupler to the bottom of the crossover ring STEP 7 Remove the ATV from the stand ACCURATELY DETERMINE THE CROSSOVER RING LOCATION ANOTHER USEFUL WAY OF MEASURING IS TO COUNT THE THREADS ON THE BODY THE THREAD PITCH ON THE BODY IS 14 THREADS PER INCH IF YOU KNOW THE CROSSOVER RING LOCATION MULTIPLY BY 14 TO GET THE NUMBER OF THREADS BETWEEN THE SPRING COUPLER AND CROSSOVER RING IN THE EXAMPLE ABOVE O 912 INCHES 0 912 X 14 12 8 THREADS YOU MAY NEED A SMALL FLEXIBLE RULER OR MEASURING DEVICE TO RESULT IN DEFORMATION OF THE SHOCK BODY AND CROSSOVER RING THIS D APPLYING EXCESSIVE TORGUE TO THE CROSSOVER RING SET SCREW WILL SET SCREW ONLY NEEDS VERY LIGHT TWO FINGER TORGUE RATE WILL MEAN THAT YOU NEED TO RESET THE CROSSOVER RING CHANGING THE SPRING PRELOAD TENDER OR MAIN SPRING FREE LENGTH OR PLACEMENT PAGE 14 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA TUNING THE PODI
12. ckwise and it should now feel just right These recommendations apply to both rebound and compression damping BE BASELINED BY TURNING THEM CLOCKWISE AND COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CLICKS UNTIL THE ADJUSTER LIGHTLY BOTTOMS DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN COMPRESSION AND REBOUND ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS ARE COUNTED AS CLICKS OUT FROM FULL IN OR FULL CLOCKWISE POSITION IF YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR CURRENT SETTING BOTH ADJUSTERS SHOULD PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 15 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM SPRING FORCE At this point you have set the sag of your vehicle by adjusting the preload ring If you feel that the rear of the vehicle is too low as you are riding increase preload If the vehicle is too high decrease preload NEVER INCREASE PRELOAD MORE THAN 1 2 IF YOU NEED MORE SPRING FORCE YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO THE NEXT HIGHER SPRING RATE SPRING IS LOOSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON A STAND AND THE SHOCK IS FULLY D IF YOU NEED TO DECREASE THE SPRING PRELOAD TO THE POINT WHERE THE EXTENDED IT IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A LOWER RATE SPRING CROSSOVER POINT The crossover point should be between 45 and 65 of travel The default setting is 55 If you want increased bottoming resistance decrease the crossover point towards 45 the crossover ring will move closer to the spring coupler If you are not bottoming and want decreased bottoming resistance increase the crossover point towards 65 the cross
13. considered for warranty service Warranty is at the full discretion of FOX Racing Shox and will cover only defective materials and workmanship Warranty duration and laws may vary from state to state and or country to country Parts components and assemblies subject to normal wear and tear are not covered under this warranty FOX Racing Shox reserves the right to all final warranty or non warranty decisions VALVING If it is determined that a PODIUM X requires a valving change within the first 90 days of owner GUARANTEE ship FOX will perform the re valve at no charge for the original consumer The consumer is required to follow the Service Policy procedure below and is responsible for all shipping costs to and from FOX Racing Shox Unless otherwise specified FOX Racing Shox will return ship the shock s via UPS Ground Service SERVICE FOX Racing Shox offers 5 business day turnaround which may vary POLICY Obtain an RA Return Authorization number and shipping address from FOX Racing Shox at 800 FOX SHOX Outside the USA contact the appropriate International Service Center Mark the RA number and return address clearly on the outside of the package and send to FOX Racing Shox see contact info above or your International service center with shipping charges pre paid by the sender Proof of purchase is required for warranty consideration Include a description of the problem ATV information manufacturer year and model type of FOX produc
14. d ring If your spring retainer is the snap ring version ensure the retainer is seated properly over the snap ring STEP 8 In order to adjust the preload and set the correct ride height or sag refer to Adjusting Spring Preload on page 11 CHANGING SPRINGS DUAL SPRING STEP 1 Remove the shock from your ATV following the procedures out lined in your service manual STEP 2 Loosenthe pinch bolt and spring preload ring until the springs freely move up and down on the body Preload ring STEP 3 lift up the spring and remove pinch boit the spring retainer Your spring retainer will either have a slot to fit over the shaft or will be held in place by a snap ring If your spring retainer is held in place by a snap ring the snap ring must be removed first to allow the spring retainer to fit over the eyelet or clevis Snap Ring Style Spring Retainer Spring retainer with slot to fit over shaft Slot Style Spring Retainer PAGE 6 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AND REMOVE THE SPRING RETAINER IF IN DOUBT SOME MODELS MAY REQUIRE AN AUTOMOTIVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TO HELP PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOCK TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER OR QUALIFIED SUSPENSION PROFESSIONAL STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP6 STEP 7 STEP8 Slide the main spring spring coupler tender spring and thrust washers off the shock body over the shaft end eyelet clevis end taki
15. dual spring only The PODIUM X contains a high strength 2 inch bore aluminum body and a 5 8 steel damper shaft that is super finished for low stiction and long seal life The springs that come on your PODIUM X are customized for your weight riding style and terrain DUAL SPEED COMPRESSION DSC ADJUSTER IFP HOSE amp FITTINGS CHOSE NOT SHOWN DAMPING PISTON BOTTOM OUT amp VALVING BUMPER OIL CHAMBER PODIUM X Cross Section Your PODIUM X shock will either be fitted with dual springs or a single spring depending your particular application maximize performance different swingarm and linkage combinations require different springs A single spring shock has a linear spring rate throughout the shock travel Ride height Sag adjustments are made by adjusting the spring preload PAGE 2 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA A dual spring shock has a main spring long and a tender spring short which combine to give a softer initial spring rate with a stiffer spring rate deep into travel The vehicle ride height sag adjustments are made by varying spring preload similar to the single spring shock see Adjusting Spring Preload on page 11 The shock bottoming resistance can be tuned by adjusting the spring crossover The spring crossover is the point in the shock travel where the spring rate increases The default setting is 5596 of tot
16. e held in place by a snap ring If your spring retainer is held in place by a snap ring the snap ring must be removed first to allow the spring retainer to fit over the eyelet or devis SOME MODELS MAY REQUIRE AN AUTOMOTIVE SPRING COMPRESSOR TO HELP COMPRESS THE SPRING AND REMOVE THE SPRING RETAINER IF IN DOUBT PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOCK TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER OR QUALIFIED SUSPENSION PROFESSIONAL STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Slide the spring and thrust washers off the Preload ring pinch bolt Snap PT ring Snap Ring Style Spring Retainer _ Spring retainer with slot to fit over shaft Slot Style Spring Retainer shock body over the shaft end eyelet clevis end Orient the new spring correctly and slide it onto the shock body Be sure to reinstall the thrust washers at the same time Place the spring retainer back on the shock and under the spring If your spring retainer has a slot ensure the slot is positioned over the flat portion of the spring end see Spring Orientation on page 4 If your spring retainer is held in place by asnap ring reinstall the ring into it s groove after the spring retainer has passed over the eyelet or devis PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 PAGE 5 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM STEP 7 Tighten the preload ring in order to take up any free play of the spring between the retainer and preloa
17. gh guideline the spring crossover point should be as deep into travel as possible without experiencing excessive bottoming The crossover point is defined as a percentage of the total shock travel The factory setting for the spring crossover point is 5596 This means that a 5 travel shock would have the crossover point at 2 75 5 0 X 0 55 into the shock travel In order to calculate your spring crossover ring placement you need to know four important pieces of information 1 Metal to metal shock travel in inches measure before spring installation 2 Main Spring Rate Ib in marked on spring see Reading the Spring Rate on page 4 3 Tender Spring Rate Ib in marked on spring see Reading the Spring Rate on page 4 4 Desired crossover point as a percentage The shock travel is the exposed length of the shaft including the bumpstop when the shock is fully extended It may be easiest to measure before you install the shock P SHOCK TRAVEL f SOME SHOCKS USE EXTERNAL SPACERS BELOW THE BUMP STOP TO LIMIT TRAVEL DO NOT INCLUDE THE SPACER LENGTH AS PART OF THE TRAVEL 2 THE CROSSOVER POINT IS A TUNABLE PARAMETER IT SHOULD BE BETWEEN 45 TO 65 PAGE 12 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA SETTING THE CROSSOVER POINT STEP1 Setthe spring preload as described in Adjusting Spring Preload on page 11 STEP 2 Once you have established the correct preload mount the ATV on a stand
18. he HSC adjuster is turned clockwise it will actually back out of the housing This is due to a left hand thread arrangement through which oil flows The low speed circuit is an adjustable needle and jet seat The high speed circuit is a valve stack backed by a compression spring The preload in this spring controls the point at which the valve stack opens These two independent adjusters are shown in the diagram above PAGE 20 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA WHAT THE COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENTS DO The LSC low speed compression adjuster primarily affects the compression damping during Slow suspension movements such as g outs or smooth jump landings It also affects wheel traction and the harshness or plushness of the vehicle note that low speed has nothing to do with the speed of the vehicle Choose a LSC setting that gives good body control roll in corners dive under braking squat under acceleration etc without causing excessive harsh ness or loss of traction The graph below left shows the typical range of adjustability for the LSC adjuster from full firm to full soft with the HSC adjuster held constant at 10 clicks out The HSC high speed compression adjuster mainly affects the compression damping during medium to fast suspension movements such as steep jump faces harsh flat landings and aggressive whoops The goal is to run as little high speed compression damping as possible without bottoming
19. iking sharp impact cause by a square edge bump Squat when the rear of the vehicle sits down either due to weight transfer or driveline forces Stiction initial force that needs to be overcome to start the suspension stroke Topping out when the suspension is fully extended Before every ride Clean and inspect your shock Every ride season Shock rebuild by a FOX Certified Technician or FOX Racing Shox FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA CONTACT FOX Racing Shox METHOD OF Visa INFO 130 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 USA PAYMENT amp MasterCard Phone 1 831 274 6500 Fax 1 831 768 7026 SHIPPING Cashier s Check North America 1 800 FOX SHOX 1 800 369 7469 E mail powersports FOXracingshox com Website www FOXracingshox com Business hours Monday Friday 8 a m 5 p m PST FOX Racing Shox uses UPS Ground Service within the USA DISCLAIMER FOX Racing Shox is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding transporting or other use of your PODIUM X shock In the event that your shock breaks or malfunctions FOX Racing Shox shall have no liability beyond the repair or replacement of your shock pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty provisions of this manual WARRANTY The factory warranty period for your shock is one year two years for countries in the EU from POLICY the original date of purchase A copy of the original purchase receipt must accompany any shock being
20. nce from the ground to some point on the frame Rebound force required to extend the shock or suspension Can also refer to the extending action of the suspension Rebound damping oil damping resistance that controls the rate at which the shock extends after being compressed Rider sag amount the shock compresses with the rider sitting on the ATV in a normal riding position Free sag amount that the ATV sits into travel Usually measured from the ground to a point on the frame or as shock stroke and without a rider on the ATV Spring rate force required to compress a spring one inch Measured in Ib in or Kg mm Stroke amount of shock travel Travel total amount the shock compresses Valving refers to the combination of shims or damping valves on the piston face used to achieve a specific ride characteristic Wheel travel distance the wheel moves when the suspension is cycled through its full travel RIDING Bottoming vehicle has bottomed out when the suspension reaches the limit of its travel and stops further downward motion Bucking kicking motion on a rider after a bump or jump landing Chatter small bumps similar to braking bumps prior to a corner or berm Often refers to the harshness felt when riding over small closely spaced bumps Fading slow loss of shock damping usually due to heat Packing when the shock does not return quickly enough to adequately absorb the next bump in a repetitive bump sequence Sp
21. ng care to note the order and orientation of the components Orient the new springs correctly See Spring Orientation on page 4 and slide the spring assembly onto the body Take special care to ensure that the preload ring is not on upside down The tender spring should fit snugly over the preload ring Place the spring retainer back on the shock and under the spring If your spring retainer has a slot ensure the slot is positioned over the flat portion of the spring end see Spring Orientation on page 4 If your spring retainer is held in place by asnap ring reinstall the ring into it s groove after the spring retainer has passed over the eyelet or clevis Tighten the preload ring in order to take up any free play of the spring between the retainer and preload ring If your spring retainer is the snap ring version ensure the retainer is seated properly over the snap ring In order to adjust the preload and set the correct ride height or sag refer to Adjusting Spring Preload on page 11 PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 7 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM MOUNTING THE PODIUM X SHOCK FITMENT SHOULD ONLY BE CONDUCTED WHEN THE ATV IS COLD DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIT THE SHOCK TO AN ATV THAT HAS BEEN RUNNING OR HAS A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST IF YOU MUST CHANGE THE SHOCK ON HOT ATV BE SURE TO USE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT STEP1 Placethe ATV ona workstand STEP 2 Following the procedure
22. nt end of the vehicle While the suspen sion is compressed turn the bars back and forth Turn the bars back straight and have the friend release the front suspension STEP 7 While still seated on the ATV have a friend measure the vertical distance from the ground plane to the chas sis under the foot pegs rear frame height and the distance from the ground plane to the chassis at the front engine mount front frame height If your vehicle has a skid plate measure to the bottom of that Measuring the front frame height just Measuring the rear frame height just in under the front motor mount front of the foot peg PAGE 10 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA STEP 8 frame heights should follow the recommended guidelines outlined in the table below TERRAIN FRONT TIRE REAR TIRE REAR FRAME FRONTFRAME RIDING DISCIPLINE DIAMETER DIAMETER HEIGHT HEIGHT MOTOCROSS 20 18 72 71 4 CROSS COUNTRY 21 20 71 2 7 3 4 WORCS 21 20 7 3 4 8 DESERT 23 22 9 91 4 SUPERMOTO 19 18 5 1 2 5 3 4 If your ATV is sitting too low in the rear increase the PODIUM X spring preload See Adjusting Spring Preload below and repeat all the steps above until the desired sag is reached ADJUSTING SPRING PRELOAD SINGLE AND DUAL SPRING STEP 1 Using a 4mm hex key loosen the pinch bolt on the preload ring STEP 2 a Turn the preload ring clockwise when viewed from above to increase the p
23. nter clockwise SYMPTOM REMEDY Rigid harsh ride Set less compression Bottoms out easily Set more compression SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH COMPRESSION DAMPING The rear end is harsh over small bumps Shock seems to stay almost rigid instead of absorbing bumps The rear end is harsh at high speeds over large or medium square edged bumps The shock Stays too rigid and does not use enough travel to absorb bumps The shock rarely or never seems to bottom out even off the biggest jumps SYMPTOMS OF TOO LITTLE COMPRESSION DAMPING The shock bottoms out on medium sized bumps and the bottom of deep smooth gullies or rising portions of deep rolling sand whoops At high speed the rear end takes medium square edged bumps smoothly but bottoms out too easily on larger bumps Bottoms out too easily on large jump landings PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL 19 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM DSC Knob HOW THE DSC WORKS The DSC valve has two parallel paths LSC Adjuster Low Speed Compression Turn LSC clockwise with a flat screwdriver to increase low speed compression damping LSC setting is denoted as clicks out from fully closed full clockwise HSC Adjuster High Speed Compression Turn clockwise with a wrench or socket to increase or add high speed compression damping HSC setting is denoted as clicks out from full firm full clockwise Tech note When t
24. over ring will move away from the spring coupler 65 MAY RESULT IN SPRING COIL BIND AND DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK AND OR D SETTING A CROSSOVER POINT OUTSIDE OF THE RECOMMENDED RANGE 45 SPRINGS IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE CRASHING THROUGH YOUR AVAILABLE TRAVEL TOO QUICKLY ON BIG BUMPS TRY DECREASING THE CROSSOVER POINT CONVERSELY IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE NOT FULLY UTILIZING YOUR AVAILABLE TRAVEL TRY INCREASING THE CROSSOVER POINT RESULT IN DEFORMATION OF THE SHOCK BODY AND CROSSOVER RING THIS D APPLYING EXCESSIVE TORQUE TO THE CROSSOVER RING SET SCREW WILL SET SCREW ONLY NEEDS VERY LIGHT TWO FINGER TORQUE PAGE 16 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA REBOUND DAMPING Rebound damping controls the rate at which the shock returns after it has been compressed The proper rebound setting is a personal preference and changes with rider weight riding style and conditions A rule of thumb is that rebound should be as fast as possible without kicking back and pushing the rider off the saddle The rebound screw see picture below is located on the shaft end of the shock and is adjusted using a screwdriver For slower rebound turn the rebound adjuster knob clockwise For faster rebound turn the rebound adjuster knob counter clockwise SYMPTOM REMEDY Bucking Set slower rebound Tops out too hard Packing in repetitive bumps Set faster rebound Chatter SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH REBOUND D
25. reload b Turn the preload ring counter clockwise when viewed from above to decrease the preload STEP 3 Once you have reached the desired setting torque the pinch bolt to lock the ring THE ATV BE SURE TO TURN THE PRELOAD RING A WHOLE NUMBER OF COMPLETE TURNS MAINTAINING THE SAME ANGULAR ORIENTATION THIS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE PINCH BOLT WHEN THE SHOCK IS INSTALLED ON THE ATV e IF YOU ARE ADJUSTING SPRING PRELOAD WITH THE SHOCK NOT MOUNTED ON CROSSOVER RING LOCATION DUAL SPRING ONLY TO MAINTAIN THE SAME CROSSOVER POINT SEE THE SECTION SETTING THE CROSSOVER POINT ON PAGE 13 FOR DETAILS IF YOU ADJUST YOUR SPRING PRELOAD YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO ADJUST YOUR PRELOAD MAY RESULT IN COIL BIND WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY BE DAMAGING TO THE SHOCK AND SPRINGS IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN 1 2 PRELOAD REACH THE DESIRED SAG POINT YOU WILL NEED TO EXCHANGE THE SPRING S FOR A HIGHER RATE BY CONTACTING FOX RACING SHOX OR YOUR LOCAL FOX RACING SHOX DEALER D DO NOT ADD MORE THAN 1 2 OF PRELOAD TO THE SPRING EXCESSIVE SPRING PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 11 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 WEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM ADJUSTING SPRING CROSSOVER DUAL SPRING ONLY The spring crossover point is an important tuning parameter A softer initial spring rate offers improved traction and hook up while a higher spring rate deep into travel helps to resist bottoming on jump landings As a rou
26. s of how to setup and maintain your shock It is a good idea to keep your receipts with this manual and refer to it for service and warranty issues This manual does not contain step by step detailed service instructions for a reason FOX recommends that detailed service be performed by FOX Racing Shox or a qualified suspen sion professional For service and warranty information refer to the Quick Reference Guide on page 24 CONSUMER SAFETY RIDING AN ATV CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Take your responsibility to yourself and others seriously and heed the following safety tips Keep your ATV and suspension system in optimal working condition Wear protective clothing eye protection and always fasten your helmet before you ride Know and ride within your limits PODIUM X shocks contain a high pressure nitrogen charge The charged portion of the shock should only be opened by a FOX Racing Shox technician or a qualified suspension professional OPENING A NITROGEN PRESSURIZED SHOCK CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 1 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM UNDERSTANDING THE PODIUM X Your PODIUM X shock absorber sets the industry standard for performance and durability The PODIUM X has external compression and rebound damping adjusters as well as spring preload and crossover location adjustments
27. s outlined in your service manual remove the stock shock from the ATV Keep the stock nuts bolts washers etc as you will need these to mount the PODIUM X STEP 3 Install the PODIUM X into the upper and lower mounts following the assembly procedures and torques outlined in your ATV service manual STEP 4 Reference enclosed setup sheet for information relating to the shock orienta tion and reservoir mounting specific to your ATV IF YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION UTILIZES A LOWER CLEVIS MOUNT A SMALL DROP OF BLUE LOCTITE ON THE THREAD IS RECOMMENDED DURING INSTALLATION STEP 5 Set rider sag on the PODIUM X as detailed the following sections MOUNTING A REMOTE RESERVOIR Pay careful attention to the routing notes pictures in the supplemental setup sheet Care should be taken to make sure the hose does not contact hot exhaust components or any moving suspension parts If necessary use cable ties to hold the hose in place Excessive heat and or vibration will damage the hose and its plastic covering Avoid sharp bends in the hose this may cause damage and result in hose failure Do not allow the hose fittings to touch any part of the frame This will cause damage to the fitting and frame due to engine vibration PAGE 8 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA SETTING UP THE PODIUM X To get the best performance out of your PODIUM X it is necessary to adjust the vehicle ride height or sag Sag is
28. t and return address with daytime phone number SPECIFIC Parts replaced due to normal wear and tear and or routine maintenance EXCLUSIONS parts subject to normal wear and tear and or routine maintenance FROM Bushings WARRANTY coals after the 90 day seal warranty period expires Suspension fluids Crash damage GENERAL Installation of parts or accessories not qualitatively equivalent to genuine FOX Racing Shox EXCLUSIONS parts FROM Abnormal strain neglect abuse and or misuse WARRANTY Accident and or collision damage Modification of original parts Lack of proper maintenance Shipping damages or loss purchase of full value shipping insurance is recommended Damage to interior or exterior caused by rocks crashes or improper installation Oil changes or service not performed by FOX Racing Shox or an Authorized Service Center 11 eo PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 25 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM TUNING NOTES PAGE 26 FOX FACTORY INC 130 HANGAR WAY WATSONVILLE CA 95076 USA PN 605 00 061 REV F PODIUM X OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 27 TEL 1 800 FOX SHOX FAX 831 768 7026 wEB WWW FOXRACINGSHOX COM 2009 FOX FACTORY INC FOX RACING SHOX IS TRADEMARK OF FOX FACTORY INC THE FOX LOGO IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FOX FACTORY INC PN 605 00 061 REV F
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