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K2 Bike k2 bikes Owner's Manual
Summary of k2 bikes
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K2 bike owner’s manual 1998 k2 bike owner's manual - pdf.
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Table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 your k2 bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 general bicycle information safety and fit . . . . ....
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2 introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new k2 bike®. Since 1989, when we jump started the suspension revolution with the introduction of the flexstem,™ we’ve been at the forefront of suspension innovation. In 1990, we released the first production full suspension mountain bike ever— ...
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3 5. Brake carefully. Apply steady, even pressure to both brake levers. Too much pressure on the rear brake can lock up the wheel and lead to loss of control. Too much pressure on the front brake can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground or the front brake to lock up and slip out from under yo...
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4 proper frame sizing standover height most k2 bike frames are offered in four sizes. We design our bikes with as low of a standover height as possible. When sizing a frame, a minimum of three inches of clearance between the rider's crotch and the top tube of the bicycle is required. This room is ne...
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5 4 quick release wheels - are the quick releases tightened properly? Caution: improperly adjusted wheel quick releases can be extremely dangerous, and can result in failure during use and severe injuries. The wheels on your new k2 bike are attached with convenient single lever quick releases, allow...
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6 cleanliness - keep your bike clean! Remove dirt and mud with water, mild detergent, and a damp cloth. Don't spray the mud and dirt off of your bike with a pressurized hose. If the bearings in the headset, hubs, or bottom bracket grind or sound sandy, they may need to be serviced or adjusted. Take ...
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7 5. With the heel of your hand, rotate the quick release lever in toward the bicycle. Make sure the lever is tucked against the frame or fork so that it is safe from trail hazards which might force it open. As you rotate the lever in toward the bike, you will feel resistance. Do not tighten the qui...
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8 pedals toe clips/straps if your bike is equipped with toe clips/straps, it is important to familiarize yourself with their use. If you do not have previous experience with the system, practice entry and exit before you ride. Position your bike beside a wall and hold yourself up while you practice....
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9 4. Wheel, crank, and headset bearings: once a year you should have your dealer inspect, lubricate, and adjust your bike. If you ride many miles, or frequently ride in off road or muddy conditions, have your bike checked more often. Brakes the brakes on your new k2 bike should have been completely ...
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General bicycle maintenance schedule required inspection/service every ride w eekly m o n t h l y yearly check quick release/wheel attachment 4 check tire inflation 4 check wheel straightness 4 check brake function 4 check shifting system 4 retighten all bolts 4 clean bicycle frame/components 4 chec...
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K2 bike specific information in this section you will learn how to set up properly your k2 bike suspension. Our bicycles are designed to offer wide adjustability for many different riders. It may be necessary to purchase different springs in order to tune your k2 bike. We offer a wide variety of coi...
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K2 bike 5500c, 4500c, 3000, 2000 animal, beast rear 5000, 4000 1000 animal dh 4 up to 140 400 200 550 130-170 500 250 600 160-200 550 300 650 190-230 600 350 700 over 230 650 400 750 spring type nb175 -x-x nb2-x-x nb175-x-x or nb2-x-x spring rate has an effect on damping. The higher the spring rate,...
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13 preload preload is the amount of load placed on a spring to increase the spring rate in the initial part of the travel. All of our shocks feature adjustable preload. Preload is used to achieve the proper amount of suspension sag for your bike or fork. Remember: you must first start with the prope...
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14 noleen shocks may only be serviced by noleen or by an authorized noleen service center. Service that is performed by anyone other than noleen or an authorized service center can damage the shock and result in failure during use and severe injury. Noleen shocks are pressurized with 200 psi of nitr...
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15 3. Loosen and unscrew the main pivot bolt six or seven turns. Tap on the head of the bolt with a plastic hammer to push out the left hand pivot axle. 4. Remove the pivot axle bolt and thread it into the left hand pivot axle. Use the bolt to pull the axle out. 5. Gently tap the right-hand pivot ax...