SRAM PIKE RCT3, Revelation RC, PIKE RC Service Manual

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SRAM® LLC WARRANTY

EXTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

Except as otherwise set forth herein, SRAM warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through the retailer where the bicycle or the SRAM component was purchased. Original proof of purchase is required. Except as described herein, SRAM makes no other warranties, guaranties, or representations of any type (express or implied), and all warranties (including any implied warranties of reasonable care, merchantibility, or fitness for a particular purpose) are hereby disclaimed.

LOCAL LAW

This warranty statement gives the customer speciﬁc legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state (USA), from province to province (Canada), and from country to country elsewhere in the world.

To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the local law, this warranty shall be deemed modiﬁed to be consistent with such law, under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement may apply to the customer. For example, some states in the United States of America, as well as some governments outside of the United States (including provinces in Canada) may:

Preclude the disclaimers and limitations of this warranty statement from limiting the statutory rights of the consumer (e.g. United Kingdom).

Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations.

For Australian customers:

This SRAM limited warranty is provided in Australia by SRAM LLC, 1000 W. Fulton Market, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60607, USA. To make a warranty claim please contact the retailer from whom you purchased this SRAM product. Alternatively, you may make a claim by contacting SRAM Australia, 6 Marco Court, Rowville 3178, Australia. For valid claims SRAM will, at its option, either repair or replace your SRAM product. Any expenses incurred in making the warranty claim are your responsibility. The beneﬁts given by this warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have under laws relating to our products. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations speciﬁcally set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall SRAM or its third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY

This warranty does not apply to products that have been incorrectly installed and/or adjusted according to the respective SRAM user manual. The SRAM user manuals can be found online at sram.com, rockshox.com, avidbike.com, truvativ.com, or zipp.com.

This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, non-compliance with manufacturers speciﬁcations of usage or any other circumstances in which the product has been subjected to forces or loads beyond its design.

This warranty does not apply when the product has been modiﬁed, including, but not limited to any attempt to open or repair any electronic and electronic related components, including the motor, controller, battery packs, wiring harnesses, switches, and chargers.

This warranty does not apply when the serial number or production code has been deliberately altered, defaced or removed.

This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear. Wear and tear parts are subject to damage as a result of normal use, failure to service according to SRAM recommendations and/or riding or installation in conditions or applications other than recommended.

Wear and tear parts are identiﬁed as:

Dust seals Bushings Air sealing o-rings Glide rings Rubber moving parts Foam rings Rear shock mounting

hardware and main seals

Upper tubes (stanchions)

Stripped threads/bolts (aluminium,

titanium, magnesium or steel) Brake sleeves Brake pads Chains Sprockets Cassettes Shifter and brake cables

(inner and outer)

Handlebar grips Shifter grips Jockey wheels Disc brake rotors Wheel braking surfaces Bottomout pads Bearings Bearing races Pawls

Transmission gears Spokes Free hubs Aero bar pads Corrosion Tools Motors Batteries

Notwithstanding anything else set forth herein, the battery pack and charger warranty does not include damage from power surges, use of improper charger, improper maintenance, or such other misuse.

This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts of dierent manufacturers.

This warranty shall not cover damages caused by the use of parts that are not compatible, suitable and/or authorised by SRAM for use with SRAM components.

This warranty shall not cover damages resulting from commercial (rental) use.

SAFETY FIRST!

We care about YOU. Please, always wear your safety glasses

and protective gloves when servicing RockShox® products.

Protect yourself! Wear your safety gear!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXPLODED VIEW  PIKE® RCT3  DEBONAIR™ DA .......................................................................................................................................5

PIKE RCT R ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

EXPLODED VIEW  PIKE RC  DUAL POSITION AIR™ DPA ..........................................................................................................................6

PIKE RC R ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

EXPLODED VIEW  REVELATION™ RC  DEBONAIR DA .............................................................................................................................. 7

REVELATION RC R ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

ROCKSHOX® SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................................8

PART PR EPARATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

SERVICE PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

PARTS, TOOLS, AND SUPPLIES .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

RECORD YOUR SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

TORQUE VALUES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

OIL VOLUME AND LUBRICANT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

LOWER LEG REMOVAL AND SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

50/200 HOUR SERVICE

LOWER LEG REMOVAL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

50 HOUR SERVICE

LOWER LEG SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

200 HOUR SERVICE

LOWER LEG SEAL SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

AIR SPRING SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................................19

200 HOUR SERVICE

AIR SPRING REMOVAL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

AIR SPRING TRAVEL CHANGE AND BOTTOMLESS TOKENS™ OPTIONAL ............................................................................................................................. 24

DEBONAIR  TRAVEL AND BOTTOMLESS TOKEN TUNING  PIKE ............................................................................................................................................... 24

DEBONAIR  TRAVEL AND BOTTOMLESS TOKEN TUNING  REVELATION.............................................................................................................................. 24

BOTTOMLESS TOKENS INSTALLATION OPTIONAL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

AIR SPRING INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

CHARGER 2™ DAMPER SERVICE  PIKE ........................................................................................................................................................ 32

200 HOUR SERVICE

DAMPER REMOVAL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

DAMPER SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

DAMPER ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

DAMPER BLEED .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40

TEST LOCKOUT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

DAMPER INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................44

MOTION CONTROL™ DAMPER SERVICE  REVELATION ............................................................................................................................ 48

200 HOUR SERVICE

REBOUND DAMPER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................55

COMPRESSION DAMPER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

LOWER LEG ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

50/200 HOUR SERVICE

LOWER LEG INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................60

Exploded View - Pike® RCT3 - DebonAir™ (DA)

Pike RCT R

Retaining screw

Compression mode

adjuster knob

Compression

damper top cap

Coupler

Dust wiper seal

Foam ring

Rebound damper piston

Rebound damper shaft

Rebound damper seal head

Maxle™ Ultimate

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Rebound adjuster knob

Steerer tube

Air cap Air valve

Air spring top cap

Bottomless Token™

Lower leg

Air spring piston

Top out bumper

Upper tube

Retaining washer Wave spring

Air spring seal head

Retaining ring

Air spring shaft

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Cartridge tube

Bladder

Crown

Low speed adjuster knob

Air Spring Assembly

Compression Damper Assembly

Rebound Damper Assembly

Brake hose guide

Retaining screw

Low speed adjuster knob

Cable set screw

Remote spool

Remote cable stop collar

Set screw

Top cap seal

Bleed port

Compression damper

Exploded View - Pike® RC - Dual Position Air™ (DPA)

Pike RC R

Retaining screw

Remote spool

Remote cable stop collar

Retaining screw

Compression adjuster knob

Compression damper top cap

Coupler

Dust wiper seal

Foam ring

Rebound damper piston

Rebound damper shaft

Rebound damper seal head

Maxle™ Stealth

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Rebound adjuster knob

Steerer tube

Air cap

Air valve

Air spring top cap

Bottomless Token™

Upper tube

Air spring piston

Top out bumper

Lower leg

Retaining washer

Wave spring Air spring seal head Retaining ring

Lower air spring shaft

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Cartridge tube

Bladder

Crown

Travel adjuster knob

Upper air spring shaft

Air Spring Assembly

Compression Damper Assembly

Rebound Damper Assembly

Brake hose guide

Cable set screw

Set screw

Bleed port

Compression damper

Exploded View - Revelation™ RC - DebonAir™ (DA)

Retaining screw

Revelation RC R

Compression adjuster knob

Detent spring

Compression

damper top cap

Crown

Compression damper

U-cup seal

Dust wiper seal

Foam ring

Rebound damper piston

Rebound damper shaft

Rebound damper seal head

Retaining ring

Maxle™ Ultimate

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Rebound

adjuster knob

Steerer tube

Air cap

Air valve

Air spring top cap

Bottomless Tokens™

Upper tube

Air spring piston

Top out bumper

Lower leg

Retaining washer

Wave spring

Air spring seal head

Retaining ring

Air spring shaft

Crush washer

Bottom bolt

Retaining screw

Remote spool lower

Remote cable stop collar

Air Spring Assembly

Compression Damper Assembly

Rebound Damper Assembly

Brake hose guide

Set screw

Remote spool upper

RockShox® Service

We recommend that you have your RockShox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Servicing RockShox suspension requires knowledge of suspension components, as well as the use of specialized tools and lubricants/fluids. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this service manual may cause damage to your component and void the warranty.

Visit www.sram.com/service for the latest RockShox Spare Parts catalog and technical information. For order information, please contact your local SRAM® distributor or dealer.

Information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Your product's appearance may differ from the pictures contained in this publication.

For recycling and environmental compliance information, please visit www.sram.com/company/environment.

Part Preparation

Remove the component from the bicycle before service.

Disconnect and remove the remote cable or hydraulic hose from the fork or rear shock, if applicable. For additional information about RockShox remotes, user manuals are available at www.sram.com/service.

Clean the exterior of the product with mild soap and water to avoid contamination of internal sealing part surfaces.

Service Procedures

The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified.

Clean the part with RockShox Suspension Cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-free rag. For hard to reach places (e.g. upper tube, lower leg), wrap a clean, lint-free rag around a non-metallic dowel to clean the inside.

Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.

Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your fingers or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring.

Apply grease to the new seal or o-ring.

NOTICE

Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product. Scratches can cause leaks. Consult the spare parts catalog to replace the damaged part.

Use aluminum soft jaws when placing a part in a bench vise.

Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar. When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket at 90 degrees to the torque wrench.

Speciﬁed torque value in N·m (in-lb)

Parts, Tools, and Supplies

Parts

• RockShox® Pike® or Revelation™ 200 Hour Service Kit

Safety and Protection Supplies

• Apron

• Clean, lint-free rags

• Nitrile gloves

• Oil pan

• Safety glasses

Lubricants and Fluids

• Isopropyl alcohol or RockShox Suspension Cleaner

• RockShox 0w-30 Suspension Oil

• RockShox 3wt Suspension Oil (Pike)

• RockShox 5wt Suspension Oil (Revelation)

• SRAM® Butter grease

RockShox Tools

• RockShox Bleed Syringe

• RockShox Dust Seal Installation tool (35 mm)

• RockShox Shock Pump

• RockShox Top Cap/Cassette tool (3/8" / 24 mm)

Bicycle Tools

• Bicycle work stand

• Cassette tool

• Downhill tire lever

• Shock pump

Common Tools

• 2, 2.5, 5 mm hex bit sockets

• 2, 2.5, 5, 8 mm hex wrenches

• 10, 13, 24 mm sockets

• 23 mm crowfoot

• 23 mm open end wrenches

• Air compressor with air gun nozzle

• Bench vise and aluminum soft jaw inserts

• Flat blade screwdriver

• Internal retaining ring pliers - large and small

• Long plastic or wooden dowel

• Needle nose pliers

• Pick

• Rubber or plastic mallet

• Socket wrench

• T10 TORX® wrench and bit socket

• Torque wrench

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when working with suspension oil.

Place an oil pan on the floor underneath the area where you will be working on the suspension fork.

Recommended Service Intervals

Regular service is required to keep your RockShox® product working at peak performance. Follow this maintenance schedule and install the service parts included in each service kit that corresponds with the Service Hours Interval recommendation below. For spare part kit contents and details, refer to the RockShox Spare Parts Catalog at www.sram.com/service.

Service Hours Interval Maintenance Beneﬁt

Every ride Clean dirt from upper tubes and wiper seals.

Extends wiper seal lifespan

Minimizes damage to upper tubes

Minimizes lower leg contamination

Every 50 Hours Perform lower leg service

Restores small bump sensitivity

Reduces friction

Extends bushing lifespan

Every 200 Hours Perform damper and spring service

Extends suspension lifespan

Restores small bump sensitivity

Restores damping performance

Record Your Settings

Use the table below to record your suspension settings to return your suspension to its pre-service settings. Record your service dates to track service intervals.

Service Hours Interval Date of Service Air Pressure

Rebound setting - Count the number of clicks while turning the rebound adjuster fully counter-clockwise.

Low Speed Compression setting - Count the number of clicks while turning the low speed compression adjuster fully counter-clockwise.

100

150

200

Torque Values

Part Tool Torque

Top caps

24 mm socket or RockShox Top Cap/Cassette Tool (or standard cassette tool)

28 N•m (250 in-lb)

Bottom bolts

5 mm hex bit socket

7.3 N•m (65 in-lb)

Bottomless Tokens™

8 mm hex and 24 mm socket or RockShox Top Cap/Cassette Tool (or standard cassette tool)

3.4 - 4.5 N•m (30 - 40 in-lb)

Retaining nut - Dual Position Air™ adjuster knob

10 mm socket

1.7 - 2.2 N•m (15 - 20 in-lb)

Seal head - Charger 2™ rebound damper (Pike®)

23 mm open end wrench

5.1 N•m (45 in-lb)

Bleed screw - Charger 2 rebound damper seal head (Pike)

T10 TORX® bit socket

1.1 - 2.3 N•m (10 - 20 in-lb)

Set screw - remote cable stop collar (Pike / Revelation™)

2 mm hex bit socket

0.25 - 0.6 N•m (2.2 - 5.3 in-lb)

Retaining screw - low speed compression adjuster knob and remote spool (Pike)

2 mm hex bit socket

1.2 N•m (10 in-lb)

Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Pike)

2 mm hex bit socket

1.2 N•m (10 in-lb)

Retaining screw - compression knob and remote spool (Revelation)

2.5 mm hex bit socket

1.35 N•m (12 in-lb)

Set screw - rebound adjuster knob (Pike / Revelation)

2.5 mm hex bit socket

0.85 N•m (7.5 in-lb)

Oil Volume and Lubricant

Damper Spring

Model Year

Fork Model Damper

Upper Tube Lower Leg

Spring

Upper Tube

Lower Leg

Oil Weight

Oil Height* (mm)

Volume (mL)

Oil Weight

Volume (mL)

Oil Weight

Volume (mL)

Oil Weight

Volume (mL)

2018 Pike®

RCT3

Charger 2™ 3wt - Bleed

0w-30 10

DebonAir™

Grease Air Pistons

0w-30 10

RCT R

Dual Position Air™

RC R

2018 Revelation™

Motion Control™

5wt 100-106 155 DebonAir

RC R

*Oil Height - Measure from the top of the crown (above the upper tube) down to the oil.

Lower Leg Removal and Service

50/200 Hour Service Lower Leg Removal

Remove the air valve cap.

Depress the Schrader valve and release all air pressure.

⚠ CAUTION  EYE HAZARD

Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding. Failure to do so can result in injury and/or damage to the fork. Wear safety glasses.

Turn the rebound adjuster knob counter-clockwise until it stops. This is the full open/fast rebound setting.

Loosen the rebound adjuster knob screw and remove the rebound adjuster knob.

DebonAir™

Dual Position Air™

DebonAir

Dual Position Air

2.5 mm

Lower Leg Removal

Place an oil pan beneath the fork to catch the draining oil.

Loosen both bottom bolts 3 to 4 turns.

Strike each bottom bolt to dislodge the shafts from the lower leg on each side. The bolt head should contact the bottom of the lower leg.

29" Lower Legs: Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into the bolt head and strike the wrench.

Remove each bottom bolt. Clean each bolt and set them aside.

Firmly pull the lower leg downward until fluid begins to drain. Continue pulling downward to remove the lower leg.

If the lower leg does not slide off of the upper tube or if oil does not drain from either side, the press fit of the shaft(s) into the lower leg may still be engaged. Reinstall the bottom bolts 2 to 3 turns and repeat the previous step.

NOTICE

Do not strike the fork arch with any tool when removing the lower leg as this could damage the lower leg.

50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Service.

200 Hour Service Continue the 200 Hour Service with Lower Leg Seal Service.

Spring Side

Damper Side

Spring Side

Damper Side

Lower Leg Service

50 Hour Service Lower Leg Service

Remove the foam rings.

Clean the foam rings.

Soak the foam rings in RockShox® suspension oil.

Isopropyl Alcohol

0w-30

Lower Leg Service

Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg.

Clean the wiper seals.

Install the foam rings under the wiper seals.

Confirm the foam rings are installed evenly in the space under the wiper seals and do not protrude over the bushings.

50 Hour Service Continue the 50 Hour Service with Lower Leg Installation.

Lower Leg Seal Service

200 Hour Service Lower Leg Seal Service

Remove and discard the foam rings.

Remove the outer wire springs from the dust wiper seals.

Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top. Place the tip of a downhill tire lever under the wiper seal. Press down on the downhill tire lever handle to remove the seal.

Repeat on the other side. Discard the wiper seals.

NOTICE

Keep the lower leg stable. Do not allow the lower leg to twist in opposite directions, compress toward each other, or be pulled apart. This will damage the lower leg.

Clean the inside and outside of the lower leg.

Downhill Tire Lever

Lower Leg Seal Service

Soak the new foam rings in RockShox® suspension oil.

Install the new foam rings into the lower leg.

Remove the outer wire spring from each new dust wiper seal and set them aside.

Insert the narrow end of a new wiper seal into the recessed end of the Dust Seal Installation tool.

Stabilize the lower leg on a bench top. Hold the lower leg steady and press the wiper seal into the lower leg until the top of the seal is flush with the top of the lower leg.

Repeat on the other side.

NOTICE

Only press the wiper seal into the lower leg until it is flush with the top surface of the lower leg. Pressing the wiper seal below the top surface of the lower leg will compress the foam ring.

0w-30

RockShox 35 mm Dust Seal Installation Tool

Lower Leg Seal Service

Install the outer wire springs.

Air Spring Service

200 Hour Service Air Spring Removal

⚠ WARNING EYE HAZARD

Verify all pressure is removed from the fork before proceeding. Depress the Schrader valve again to remove any remaining air pressure. Failure to do so can result in injury and/or damage to the fork.

NOTICE

Inspect each part for scratches. Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing your suspension. Scratches can cause leaks.

When replacing seals and o-rings, use your fingers or a pick to remove the seal or o-ring. Spray isopropyl alcohol on each part and clean with a clean lint-free rag.

Apply SRAM® Butter grease to the new seals and o-rings.

Dual Position Air™: Remove the travel adjuster knob retaining nut.

Remove the travel adjuster knob.

SRAM Butter

10 mm Dual Position Air

Air Spring Removal

Remove the air spring top cap.

Clean the upper tube threads.

Remove the top cap o-ring and discard it. Apply grease to a new o-ring and install it.

RockShox® Top Cap / Cassette Tool

DebonAir™ Pike®

24 mm

DebonAir Revelation™

24 mm

Dual Position Air™

DebonAir

Dual Position Air

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