Tuning • Maintenance • Service
3. Without sitting on the bike, measure the distance from the floor to the seat (rear height). Write it down.
4. While you sit in a normal riding position, have a friend measure the same distance. The difference between
the two measurements is sag. Determine what percentage of total wheel travel this sag represents.
5. If the sag is less than your bicycle manufacturer's recommendation, a lower air pressure should be used. If
the sag is greater than your bike manufacturer's recommendation, a greater air pressure should be used.
Important: Do not use air pressure outside the 100 to 300 psi range.
6. Once sag has been set, pressurize the negative air chamber to match the main air chamber pressure.
Tip: Adjusting the negative air chamber determines the ease of initial compression. The higher
the air pressure you put in, the easier it is to compress the shock.
7. Measure the sag once again to make sure it is the same.
8. Replace both air caps.
E E x x a a m m p p l l e e : : If your bike has 4" of rear wheel travel and you want to set it up for cross-country riding, your sag should
be 0.6 – 1.2 in. If you weigh 175 lbs., pressurize the main chamber to 175 psi and measure your sag.
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The SID rear shock includes a red rebound damping adjustment knob. Rebound is the extension or return of the
shock. Rebound damping adjustment allows you to control the rate at which the shock extends after it is compressed.
The shock's rebound is quickest when the adjustment knob is in the full counterclockwise position. Rebound is
slowest when the adjustment knob is in the full clockwise position.
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When you are setting rebound, a good starting point is the "curb" test. Be sure this is done after you set up your sag.
1. Set your rebound adjuster fully counterclockwise.
2. Ride the bike off the curb sitting in the saddle and count the number times the shock bounces. You want to
achieve one bounce.
3. Turn the rebound adjuster a quarter turn clockwise and ride off the curb again. Continue to do this until one
bounce is achieved.
4. Record the number of turns from the fully closed (full counterclockwise) position.
Maintenance
After every 8 hours of riding
Clean your shock with mild soap and a toothbrush. Keep the body clean and lubricated. Keep mounting hardware
clean and lubricated. Refer to your bicycle's owner's manual for correct mounting hardware torque values. Also be
sure to verify that your shock's mounting hardware is properly torqued.
Important: Over-torqued mounting hardware will cause the shock to bind and malfunction.
Under-torqued mounting hardware can damage frame, hardware, and shock.
After every 20 hours of riding
Remove, clean, and grease mounting hardware and air can. Reference the SID rear shock service sheet for air can
service instructions.
Important: Never use a high-powered washer to clean the shock.
Service
The SID rear shock should be fully serviced every year by a qualified technician with proper tools. Please contact your
local RockShox dealer, RockShox Technical Services, or the nearest distributor in the International Distributors List.
Read the Warranty section for further warranty repair and contact information.
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Glossary of Terms
P P r r e e l l o o a a d d : : The amount a spring is compressed on an extended shock.
R R e e b b o o u u n n d d : : The extension or return stroke of a shock.
S S a a g g : : Compression of the shock caused by the rider's weight.
Warranty
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Warranty Repair
If for any reason it should be necessary to have warranty work done, return the product to the place of purchase. In
the USA, Dealers should call for a Return Authorization number (RA#) prior to returning product.
Products returned for inspection must be sent freight prepaid and with proof of purchase to:
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Customers in countries other than the USA should contact their local dealer or distributor.
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