Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S K2 Bike
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K2 Bike Owner’ s Manual 1998 K2 BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL - PDF.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Y our K2 Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL BICY CLE INFORMA TION Safety and Fit .
2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new K2 Bike®. Since 1989, when we jump started the suspension revolution with the intro duction of the Flexstem,™ we’ve been at the forefront of suspension innovation. In 1990, we released the first production full suspension moun tain bike ever— the original Pro-Flex®.
3 5 . Brake carefully. Apply steady, even pressure to both brake levers. T oo much pressur e on the rear brake can lock up the wheel and lead to loss of control. T oo 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 you.
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.
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, allowing them to be easily removed and reinstalled.
6 Cleanliness - K eep Y our 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 pressuri zed hose. If the bearings in the headset, hubs, or bottom bracket grind or sound sandy, they may need to be serviced or adjusted.
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.
8 Pedals T oe 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 prev ious experience with the system, practice entry and exit before you ride. Position your bike beside a wall and hold yourself up while you practice.
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 adjusted by your dealer when new.
General Bicycle Maintenance Schedule Required Inspection/Service Every Ride W eekly Monthly Y early Check quick release/wheel attachment 4 Check tire inflation 4 Check wheel straightness 4 Check brake.
K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMA TION 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.
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 65 0 4 00 7 5 0 Spring Type NB175 -x-x NB2-x-x NB175-x-x or NB2-x-x Spring rate has an effect on damping.
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.
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 nitrogen.
15 3 . Loosen and unscr ew 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.
An important point after buying a device K2 Bike S (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought K2 Bike S yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data K2 Bike S - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, K2 Bike S you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get K2 Bike S will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of K2 Bike S, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime K2 Bike S.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with K2 Bike S. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device K2 Bike S along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
