Before Each Ride; Rear Shock Installation - SR Suntour RS9 EPICON Handbuch

SR SUNTOUR - OWNERS MANUAL

BEFORE EACH RIDE!

Do not ride your bike, if one of the following test criteria can't be passed!
Riding your bike without eliminating any defect or carrying out the neces-
sary adjustments can result into an accident, fatal injury or even death.
►Do you notice any cracks, dents, bent or tar-
nished parts at your rear shock or any other
part of your bicycle? If so, please consult a
trained and qualified bicycle mechanic to
check your fork or bike.
►Can you notice any oil leaking out your rear
shock? Also check out hidden areas. If so,
please consult a trained and qualified bicycle
mechanic to check your rear shock or bike.
►Compress your rear shock with your body
weight. If it feels too soft, relating to the pro-
per pressure to achieve an accurate SAG, in-
flate it until you have reached the required
value. Please also refer to chapter " SETTING
SAG"
►Make sure your brakes are properly installed/
adjusted and work appropriate. This also
applies to every other part of your bike like
handlebars, pedals, crank arms, seat post,
saddle etc. Also refer to the owner's manuals
provided by all other component manufac-
turers.

REAR SHOCK INSTALLATION

To replace your old rear shock and upgrade your bike with an SR SUNTOUR rear shock you have
to follow the hereafter mentioned steps. Please note that we strongly recommend your new SR
SUNTOUR rear shock is getting installed by and qualified and trained bicycle mechanic.
1. Make sure that the "eye-to-eye length" is the same as the originally installed rear shock. The
"eye-to-eye length" is the distance from centre of the upper fixing bolt to the centre of the lower
fixing bolt. Please also refer to the drawing shown below.
RS EPICON / RS RAIDON / RS DUROLUX
►Make sure your wheels are centered perfect-
ly in order to avoid any contact with your
suspension fork or brake system.
►If you are using a quick release system to fas-
ten your wheel set, make sure that all levers
and nuts are adjusted properly. In case you
are using a through axle system, make sure
that all fixing bolts are tightened with the
appropriate torque values.
►Check the cable length and routing of your
components. Make sure they do not interfe-
re your steering actions.
►If you are using reflectors for on-road cyc-
ling, make sure they are clean and properly
installed.
►Bounce your bike slightly on the ground
while looking and listening for anything
which might be loose.
eye-to-eye length
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