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- Page 1 Owners Manual Intense Cycles Inc. USA 42380 Rio Nedo, Temecula, Ca. 92590 (951)296-9596 www.intensecycles.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction and Feature list............3 Warnings.......................5 Assembly....................5 Thread Prep....................5 Tools Needed....................5 Lower link to frame..................5 Top link to frame..................6 Assemble swing arm to frame..............6 Cable Routing....................6 Geometry....................9 Geometry description................9 Geometry chart..................10 Maintenance..................11 Torque specs....................11 Maintenance schedule................11 Shock setup....................12 Adjustments..................13 AngleSet......................13 Shock Progression..................13... -
Page 3: Warnings
Introduction Warning! Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles about downhilling Well, you did it! You are the proud owner of the fastest DH bike in the depict riders racing, jumping, riding hard off road, and/or stunt riding, this activity world. The M9-FRO was not a last minute creation. It comes from a long is extremely dangerous, increases the rider’s risk of injury or death, and potentially lineage of American Made, Intense M-series bikes. -
Page 4: Assembly
Assembly C. Take one of the pivot bolts and slide through the link and thread into the other side of the link. (picture A) D. Once tightened (115 in/lbs) • Thread Prep: insert e-clip onto pivot pin axle. Intense recommends prepping all threads with grease or Loc-tite (the medium E. -
Page 5: Cable Routing
Step Three -->Assemble swing arm to main frame, lower linkage first A. Using the .5 x .75 x .06 steel washers, place a thin coat of grease to both sides of the washer. (picture D) B. Place the washers on the bearing surfaces on the rear end C.. -
Page 6: Geometry
M9 Geo The M9 is the most adjustable bike on the market today. We have designed the bike around what our riders, pro racers and engineers feel are the optimal settings with everything set at a baseline. That being said, with different tires PAGE 6 and forks your geometry will vary. -
Page 7: Maintenance
Maintenance Shock setup M9-FRO Torque specs: Please see the CaneCreek special section at the end of the manual (page 17-18) Upper swing link shoulder bolts : 300 in/lbs (33 N-m) for specific shock setup and tuning. Below is a general guideline for the FOX RC4 Lower link main pivot pin/axles : 100 in/lbs (11 N-m) shock. -
Page 8: Adjustments
Adjustments -->To increase progression or ‘steepen the shock curve: • Use a 4mm allen wrench and a 12mm open end wrench to loosen the shock bolt • Remove the bolt and aluminum nut • Move shock into the bottom most setting (closest to the ground) and slide bolt through the frame hole and shock pin itself AngleSet adjustable headset •... - Page 9 straight, not crooked. • Undo the M8x50 steel shock bolt with a 6mm allen wrench To change the position of the G3: the ‘flip chips’ will now be free to remove • First loosen the top and bottom bolt to relieve tension on the G3 assembly •...
- Page 10 ITEM PART # 130009 130087 130089 130090 130011 130053 130054 130088 130086 430002 350232 DESCRIPTION Pivot Bolt Shoulder Bolt Left Flip Chip Right Flip Chip.486 x .717 x .140Left Drop Out Right Drop Out Box Link Top Link 6200 Bearing Fox RC4 Shock ITEM PART # 400004...
- Page 11 Double Barrel Spring Chart Double Barrel Spring Chart Travel Setting Lever Ratio at sag point 2.88 *Sag results may vary. Expect 30-35% based on calculations. 3.22 Adjust preload accordingly. Rider Weight with Gear (lb)/(kg) Frame Travel (in) Spring Rate (lb/in) Preload (turns) Sag (%) 130/59...
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Page 12: Contact Info
6. Intense frames are not intended for use in stunt riding, ramp riding, hucking or any similar activity. phone: (951)-296-9596 8. Intense Cycles will not assume any shipping charges for warranties or repairs and emails: will not accept any frame(s) returned freight collect or without a return authoriza- Customer Service | cs@intensecycles.com...
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