Xray RX8 Instruction Manual - page 34
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AFTER THE SHOCK IS ASSEMBLED YOU HAVE TO SET THE SHOCK REBOUND.
➊
Release the shock cap by 2-3 turns.
➋
Push the shock shaft fully up. For the first time the extra oil will release through the hole in the alu cap-nut.
➌
Tighten the shock cup. When tightening the shock cap, extra oil will again release through the hole in the alu
cap - nut. When tightening, the shock shaft will push out from the shock body.
RELEASE
2-3 turns
TIGHTEN
FULLY
REBOUND CHECK
It is very important to push the shock shaft into the shock body slowly otherwise air can come into the shock
body which would create bubles.
100% rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 two - three times
75%
rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 75% of its length
50%
rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 50% of its length
25%
rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 25% of its length
0%
rebound - repeat step 2 and 3 until the shock shaft will push out 0% of its length
If the shock shaft does not rebound enough, you will have to refill the shock with shock oil, and then repeat
the bleeding and rebound adjustment procedure.
REBOUND ADJUSTMENT
➊
➋
➌
SHOCK DAMPING
SPRING RATE SELECTION
4x
4x
➊
➋
➌
➍
Follow this tech tip to properly install pivot balls into the
top pivot and bottom ball joint.
Parts needed:
• M3 x 16 SH screw
• M3 shim
Note that the composite parts have two sides, noticeable
around the pivot ball hole: one side has a shiny finish, the
other side has a regular finish.
Install pivot balls into top pivot or lower
ball joint as shown, on the proper sides.
Note that the lower pivot ball has an
extra shoulder.
Remove screw and shim
SHINY
FINISH SIDE
Ensure pivot balls move freely
SHINY
FINISH SIDE
SEE TECH TIP
SHOCK LENGTH ADJUSTMENT:
It is VERY important that all shocks are equal length.
Fully extend the shock absorber and measure the end-to-end
length; we recommend using digital calipers to give an accurate
measurement. If a shock absorber is shorter or longer than others,
adjust the shock length by tightening or loosening the ball joint on
the shock rod.
Tighten screw until pivot ball snaps into place
SHINY
FINISH SIDE
SHINY
FINISH SIDE
LONGER SPRINGS
SHORTER SPRINGS
TECH TIP
9. SHOCK AbSORbERS
0%
50%
75%
100%
25%