If your suspension hasnt been serviced recently, its holding you back. See the oil charts on the service portion of our website for proper suspension fluid type and volume for your rockshox fork. Please note all decals will fit any pike model so you can spruce up your older rockshox pike fork decals with the newer 2015 design. While i was at it, i removed the travel limiting spacer to bring it up to 120mm. Use 5 mm allen wrench to reach manufacturer torque spec found on.
Turn the hex wrench counterclockwise until it stops. All rockshox fork models with oil level charts and volumes. Standard and semi custom rockshox pike mountain bike fork decals for 2015 and onwards as well as 2014 rockshox pike fork models. Servicing your mountain bike suspension can sometimes get pushed under the rug. How much will i regret 5wt damper oil in my rockshox pike. If you have noticed forks missing from this database or have encountered any errors in the data, please let us know immediately. The oil will slowly fill the damper valves some oil may spill. The procedure is the same for all rockshox coil fork systems. Its only the oil variety and the volume that changes. If youre just going to replace the air spring this once, please dont go out and buy a special tool kit. Rockshox has reintroduced the pike for the 20 season, and theyve aimed it squarely at the enduro and trail market.
We also supply 100ml genuine rockshox 3wt suspension fluid with every kit. I decided to pull them apart for a cleaning and oil change. My 2015 pikes developed an oil leak on the damper side coming from the rebound adjuster when i was in tignes. How to bleed rockshox charger damper epic bleed solutions. To get 20% sag, i need to run about 95psi which makes the fork seem really stiff and never use all of the travel. We try to keep up with the fast moving technology in the suspension world so if you have a suspension system that isnt on our price list give us a call and we will be more than happy to help. To change the travel in your rockshox pike fork, use the chart below to help determine the. The pike had always straddled that middle ground between burly performance and wispy weight, but was marched off into exile a few years back when rockshox ushered in the revelation.
If you have set your sag correctly and are using full travel bottoming out too easily, then you could install one. Ultralow friction skf wiper seals and maxima plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork. The murdered out pike is light, extremely reliable, and competitively priced. If you know your air pressure, want to change the travel of your fork or. Rockshox service intervals fork and shock maintenance must be regularly performed to ensure optimal performance and durability of your product. After taking a few years off, pike comes back in the rockshox lineup, as the ultimate trail fork. The rockshox pike full service kit has a replacement damper cartridge and all replacement seals for your pike fork.
Pike charger damper service missing seals i got the complete fork seal service kit however, i cant seem to find 3 of the replacement seals and wanted to confirm that others found the same thing and that im not just overlooking something. I used new orings from the service kit provided with the fork throughout. Now that lyrik has burly bikes back, there was an opening for the 2018 rockshox pike to be retooled specifically for trail use. Spring rate describes the stiffness of a spring and is defined as the change in force change in displacement. Synthetic suspension oil for the pike for from rockshox.
Rockshox debonair spring upgrade affordable tuning. 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. Rockshox have trimmed material from where it isnt needed, hence the unique shapes in the crowns and lower legs. Begin by mounting the bike in a repair stand and removing the front wheel. However, some model forks allow for certain services to be performed by the home mechanic. Rockshox suspension oil 0w30 viscosity bikecomponents.
Dont wait too long before servicing your rockshox pike suspension fork heres. Sram rockshox 30 weight suspension oil bottle pike lowers. Which is why rockshox revived the lyrik for 2016, with a similar look, the same charger damper, but built with thicker, burlier chassis materials. Rock shox fork oil is available with different viscosities. We have 1 rock shox 2015 pike manual available for free pdf download. Allow enough oil to fill the cavities and topoff the oil volume until. It also features a tapered steerer tube and utilizes post mount brakes. Rockshox suspension oil 5wt viscostiy bikecomponents.
The emphasis in this article will be on what service the consumer should perform to the rockshox pike fork. Pour the proper amount of oil per leg through the bottom hole in the lowers. In this video, boobar expounds on the rockshox pike and what theyve done to revise it completely for 2014. A 30 minute oil change oil was very dirty and a bit low and they were good as new 8 months isnt a bad service interval imho although ill try and do em every 6 now i think posted 4 years ago. After 600 miles they started getting a little sticky. You should run a maximum of 160 mm travel on the pike and. I have a 2016 giant reign 1, fitted with rockshox pike rc solo fork and rockshox monarch r debonair rear shock, my bike has 160mm travel. Screw your suspension pump into the designated thread.
May 25, 2018 in this video i finally do the 50 hour lower leg service on my 2017 rockshox yari rc fork on my diamondback release 1. The proper oil for your suspension fork or rear shock is recommended by. How to adjust the pressure on your rockshox pike rc solo air. Please let us know if you have any questions about rebuilding your pike fork, and for your safety, be sure to have a qualified mechanic either perform or doublecheck your work before riding. The pike was starting to get a bit out of its league. With a multigrade rating, the 0w30 will maintain consistent performance in your pike from the bottom of the hill to the top, and back down again. How to get the most out of your rockshox suspension. The rockshox pike is a gamechanging fork, but only if you set it up right keep your pike running sweetly with a lower.
Remove lowers, clean and inspect, change bath oil, x. In this blog we are going to be doing a fork lowers service on a fox 36 factory series. Rockshox pike air shaft solo air competitive cyclist. Manufacturers minimum recommended service intervals for rockshox suspension forks and rear shocks. Heres a graph from rockshox to illustrate this fact. When performing a lower leg service on the rockshox pike, note that the bottom bolts have the amount etched on for easy reference. I just did the service, and changed the air spring. It may be over due, but my fork is now feeling fresh and ready for another 50. Can anybody explain like im 5 how my rockshox pike.
View and download rock shox 2016 pike service manual online. A true trail machine we couldnt wait to have on our bikes and get to you. About us shockspital local and mailin mtb suspension service. Service interval chart english 2019 rockshox front suspension oil, air, coil, token, and technical specifications english service manual reverb stealth and reverb hose replacement and bleed english. Step 1 how to adjust the pressure on your rockshox pike rc solo air remove the cap on the left side of the suspension fork.
View online or download rock shox 2015 pike service manual. Teilen finden sie im rockshox ersatzteilkatalog unter. Over time, the oil in your suspension breaks down and gets contaminated with dirt and grime. The rockshox pike rct3 offers plenty of adjustments including external rebound, lowspeed compression, and 3position compression openpedallock. With a quick service, your fork will feel like new again. Featuring an updated debonair air spring paired with our charger 2. Apr, 2017 the pike was starting to get a bit out of its league. Like the kindasortacute girl who moved away in the 6th grade, shes back for senior year, fully grown up and turning every head in class. Rockshox syringe with charger bleed tip loctite threadlocker blue 242 safeyt instructions always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid.
Though you might not notice the gradual loss of performance that occurs over time, youll be amazed by how much difference a simple cleaning and oil change can make in the performance of your forkshock. 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. Check your fork manual for the recommended amount of oil to be replaced in each leg for correct lubrication. For example, to change a pike with a maximum of 140 mm of travel to a maximum. Svcrsfrkpics a complete service includes everything our general service has to offer with the addition of a complete charger damper cartridge service with new sealsrubber bladder and the upgraded skf seal head as well as new solo airdual position air spring seals.
On this particular fork, on the rockshox pike, it actually tells you how much oil you need to put. Whether youre overhauling your solo air equipped fork or just looking to adjust the travel, get it done right with the rockshox pike air shaft solo air. Pour rockshox 3wt suspension oil into the cartridge tube until it is full. For those that have been around for a while, the pike was a popular 140mm fork with the big 20mm axle launched back in 2005 and was a winner for hard riding. Back from the dead last spring, rockshox brought back the pikea fork many of us missed dearly. Changing air pressure does indeed change the spring rate.
Rockshox oil level charts and volumes for maintaining your. With options available to suit a range of wheel sizes and travel options, this air shaft makes maintenance and replacement a breeze. In this video i finally do the 50 hour lower leg service on my 2017 rockshox yari rc fork on my diamondback release 1. How to service your rockshox pike suspension fork youtube. Service interval information maintenance interval hours clean dirt and debris from upper tubes every ride inspect upper tubes for scratches every ride check front suspension fasteners for proper torque 25 remove lowers, cleaninspect bushings and change fluid 50 clean and lubricate spring assembly 100 change fluid in damping system 100 torque. I am 185 without gear and about 192 with, no tokens on a 2014 pike rc 160 on an enduro 29. Changing volume spacers in the 3234 float fork is an easy internal adjustment that allows you to change the amount of mid stroke and bottom out resistance. May 07, 20 in this video, boobar expounds on the rockshox pike and what theyve done to revise it completely for 2014. Bleed the charger damper in your rockshox pike or boxxer forks by following. When i heard a new rockshox lyrik was coming in 2015 i was certain it would be a pike on steroids. Sram user manuals can be found online at, avidbike.
Gently insert the rebound damper piston head into the oilfilled pure tube. To avoid the oil from spilling out, tilt the bottom of the fork upwards. Service interval chart english 2019 rockshox front suspension oil, air, coil, token, and technical specifications english. Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork. Synthetic fork oil especially suited for rockshox pike suspension forks. Ok then youre fine since the rockshox 3wt is a shockdamper oil and the 5wt is a fork oil so they both actually have the same viscosity at 40c. Install fresh pressure washers to the end of the damper rods and thread on the bottom foot nuts on both sides. Well be working on our pike rct3 fork for the purposes of this guide but the. Diy rockshox yaripike 50hr lower leg service youtube. Rockshox suspenison oil go to service to find oil volume and. Operating temps are lower than that so there will be a difference in use but in reality its not going to be any drastic change the 2 ranges of oils that rockshox use are on a different scale and. It lubricates and protects seals and provides optimum damping characteristics over a wide temperature range. Use a syringe to insert the correct amount of lubricating oil in to the fork and wipe up any excess.
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