Ultralow friction skf wiper seals and maxima plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork. Manufacturers minimum recommended service intervals for rockshox suspension. Better small bump sensitivity while adding mid stroke support so that the fork rides higher deeper in the travel. 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. Service interval charts can typically be found in your forks user manual. All rockshox fork models with oil level charts and volumes. Next change up for the pike is the addition of the new debonair spring which increases the negative air volume in comparison to the previous model pike. The sram user manuals can be found online at, rockshox. Rockshox pike charger damper leaking pike damper solution we are doing its 1st year service. Apr, 2017 the pike was starting to get a bit out of its league. Jan 07, 2014 here is a table outlining the travel options to help determine the necessary air shaft length and recommended number of bottomless tokens for your wheel size. With options available to suit a range of wheel sizes and travel options, this air shaft makes maintenance and replacement a breeze. Rockshox suspenison oil go to service to find oil volume and. I used new orings from the service kit provided with the fork throughout.
After 600 miles they started getting a little sticky. Service interval chart english 2019 rockshox front suspension oil, air, coil, token, and technical specifications english. Subscribe to receive email updates about new and updated service documents and videos. I prefer using motorex racing fork oil, its better in my opinion, lasts longer and doesnt smell so badly.
This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed andor adjusted according to the respective sram user manual. Universal cycles rock shox pike internal fork parts 11. So im looking to keep my newish pike forks running nicely and am thinking of do a lower leg service on them. The new rockshox pike product overview worldwide cyclery. To change the travel in your rockshox pike fork, use the chart below to help.
The murdered out pike is light, extremely reliable, and competitively priced. When i heard a new rockshox lyrik was coming in 2015 i was certain it would be a pike on steroids. 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. I decided to pull them apart for a cleaning and oil change. Part oil weight volume oil height drive side lower leg rockshox. Now that lyrik has burly bikes back, there was an opening for the 2018 rockshox pike to be retooled specifically for trail use. How to bleed the rockshox charger damper cartridge youtube.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. However, some model forks allow for certain services to be performed by the home mechanic. The number available to ship today is for orders placed by 8. Sram rockshox 30 weight suspension oil bottle pike lowers. When rockshox introduced the revamped pike, they brought with it air tokens. Synthetic suspension oil for the pike for from rockshox. When performing a lower leg service on the rockshox pike, note that the bottom bolts have the amount etched on for easy reference.
And i only managed one because i messed up two times first and had to replace the oil. How to service your rockshox pike suspension fork youtube. The service manual for my kids rm85 illustrated it to me. It is recommended that this procedure be done every 50 hours to restore small bump sensitivity. The new rockshox pike product overview the updated rockshox pike its been 4 years since the modern rockshox pike fork was released and this year we are finally seeing an update to what we consider to be one of our favorite forks here at the shop. Yes, you should only need 20ml, but with the foam rings, that will add another. If you have noticed forks missing from this database or have encountered any errors in the data, please let us know immediately. This video will guide you through the 50 hour service procedure for rockshox suspension forks. May 11, 2017 this video will guide you through the 50 hour service procedure for rockshox suspension forks. View and download rock shox 2016 pike service manual online.
Bleed manual mtb disc brake hose shortening and bleed. Rockshox revelation rl 202015 remote compression damper. Featuring an updated debonair air spring paired with our charger 2. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. This is the same table from the pike manual, i have just added the air shaft part numbers the ones that have currently been announced. We encourage you to visit your local bike shop especially an authorized sram dealer for expert advice, installation and service for sram products. 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.
Use 5 mm allen wrench to reach manufacturer torque spec found on. The rockshox pike suspension oil is a high performance suspension fluid that is ideal for a suspension fork bike. Rock shox fork oil is available with different viscosities. Pour the proper amount of oil per leg through the bottom hole in the lowers. The emphasis in this article will be on what service the consumer should perform to the rockshox pike fork. How to adjust the pressure on your rockshox pike rc solo air. Rockshox suspension oil 5wt viscostiy bikecomponents. I have had rockshox forks in the past and was quite happy to whip the lowers off and. Screw your suspension pump into the designated thread. Check your fork manual for the recommended amount of oil to be replaced in each leg for correct lubrication.
Ive seen the 5 link long guide on suspension but im still left confused by how my fork should work. Always use safety glasses and proper gloves when working with oils. What is the recommended service interval for my rockshox fork. Yes, you should only need 20ml, but with the foam rings, that will add another 10 or 20, and the rest just kind of evaporates. Remove lowers, cleaninspect bushings and change oil bath 50 hours clean and lubricate air shaft assembly 100 hours. Rockshox service intervals fork and shock maintenance must be regularly performed to ensure optimal performance and durability of your product.
Hi all, i have a set of pike rct3, on my 2014 kona 153. Sram user manuals can be found online at, avidbike. No special tools other than a spanner to rotate pre. Gently insert the rebound damper piston head into the oilfilled pure tube. Pike has redefined the standard by which all trail and enduro forks are judged and is poised to keep doing so for many years to come. Pour rockshox 3wt suspension oil into the cartridge tube until it is full. 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. Nov 28, 2019 front suspension technology and oil volumes excerpted from 2008 rockshox technical manual. See the oil charts on the service portion of our website for proper suspension fluid type and volume for your rockshox fork.
Basically, im looking for situations, signs, examples on when i should be using or not using bottomless tokens, low speed compression adjustments, and rebound for that matter. Its charger 2 damper rides high in the travel where its the plushest and its new debonair air spring reduces friction from every single moving part, improving smallbump. Rockshox have trimmed material from where it isnt needed, hence the unique shapes in the crowns and lower legs. The oil will slowly fill the damper valves some oil may spill. 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. Jun 11, 2015 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. Just dont spill it anywhere, because it smells horrible and wont come of easily of from skin, clothes etc. Rockshox syringe with charger bleed tip loctite threadlocker blue 242 safeyt instructions always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension fluid. A true trail machine we couldnt wait to have on our bikes and get to you. It also features a tapered steerer tube and utilizes post mount brakes. It really is simple to bleed the rockshox charger damper cartridge. Step 1 how to adjust the pressure on your rockshox pike rc solo air.
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. Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the fork. Use a syringe to insert the correct amount of lubricating oil in to the fork and wipe up any excess. How to adjust the pressure on your rockshox pike rc solo. The sram installation manuals can be found online at. One of my clients has a rockshox pike with the longest use that ive seen gone thru my little suspension shop. Rockshox pike air shaft solo air competitive cyclist. Depending on the bike, i find myself going back and forth between two and three tokens in the pike or modifying a token to achieve 2. I weigh in at 205lb, i have tried my bike now for the last 4 mths, using the factory guides regarding pressures in the fork and shocks for my riding weight. Here is a table outlining the travel options to help determine the necessary air shaft length and recommended number of bottomless tokens for your wheel size. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service parts included in. I performed a lower oil change and bleed the damper did not install any new deals at this time.
Rockshox fork oil volumes select fork bike tech tools. The client is a once a week rider with multiple trips to snow summit bike park last year. Those innocuous looking little red plastic blobs that shipped with your fork. It lubricates and protects seals and provides optimum damping characteristics over a wide temperature range. The procedure is the same for all rockshox coil fork systems. Remove the cap on the left side of the suspension fork. Rockshox pike lower leg service factory jackson factory. My favourite feature of the lyrik, compared to the pike, is the increased tunability of the air system. We have 1 rock shox 2015 pike manual available for free pdf download. Install fresh pressure washers to the end of the damper rods and thread on the bottom foot nuts on both sides.
Back from the dead last spring, rockshox brought back the pikea fork many of us missed dearly. View online or download rock shox 2015 pike service manual. Begin by mounting the bike in a repair stand and removing the front wheel. Can anybody explain like im 5 how my rockshox pike fork. Allow enough oil to fill the cavities and topoff the oil volume until. I recently bought a 2015 kona process 153dl which came with the 160mm pike rct3 solo air forks. 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. Rockshox suspension oil 0w30 viscosity bikecomponents. Since i bought the bike used, i have not really been able to tell the difference from the fork being locked out to fully open from. Get 15% of free accessories when you purchase a bike instore or online. They were not the first to allow you to adjust the air volume of their forks, but they were the first to make it mainstream.
While i was at it, i removed the travel limiting spacer to bring it up to 120mm. Thank you in advance for anyone that takes the time to explain this. Standard and semi custom rockshox pike mountain bike fork decals for 2015 and onwards as well as 2014 rockshox pike fork models. 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. If you have set your sag correctly and are using full travel bottoming out too easily, then you could install one or more spacers to increase bottom out resistance. Rockshox oil level charts and volumes for maintaining your. Which is why rockshox revived the lyrik for 2016, with a similar look, the same charger damper, but built with thicker, burlier chassis materials. Apr 03, 20 it really is simple to bleed the rockshox charger damper cartridge. 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. Rockshox pike or revelation 200 hour service kit safety and protection supplies apron clean, lintfree rags nitrile gloves oil pan safety glasses lubricants and fluids isopropyl alcohol or rockshox suspension cleaner rockshox 0w30 suspension oil rockshox 3wt suspension oil pike. We guarantee the ride quality and workmanship of all of our suspension services. The proper oil for your suspension fork or rear shock is recommended by.
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