Table of Contents Brand Overview Frame Features Geometry Maintenance Schedule Bike Setup Overview Shock Setup FOX DHX 5.0 Quick Start Guide Cable Routing Assembly Overview Assembly Disassembly Tips Exploded Views Part List Warranty Contact Information...
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It is impossible for this manual or the accompanying manuals to provide all the information required to properly repair and/or maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you to have work performed by an authorized Yeti retailer. overview...
frame Features head tube one.point.five. headtube gave us the flexibility to design oversized custom tubes with huge cross-sections for added strength and stiffness. Compatible with 1-1/8” fork with reducers or step- down headset. bottom braCket 73mm shell, for use with a 113mm spindle seatstaY (a) + ChainstaY (b) Oversized boxstays are stiff and strong, but still accommodate a 2.5”...
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YETI has outlined below the service and maintenance that can and should be performed YETI has outlined a brief list of torque specifications for bolts and components that may need to by the owner and requires no special tools. Following these guidelines will help maintain the performance be tightened while performing basic maintenance.
Authorized Fox Racing Shox service center for repair. To remove the shock from the linkage will require the Yeti linkage tool. The linkage tool is necessary to properly disassemble and reassemble the linkage. Using a hammer to tap out the pin can cause damage to the linkage and shock.
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Make sure you have the correct spring for your weight. adjuster. See the spring rate chart. >2004 AS-X eye-to-eye 8.5” more resistance - clockwise rotation >2001-03 AS-X eye-to-eye 7.875”. less resistance - counter-clockwise rotation...
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Line Setup AS-X has full cable housing. Putting full cable housing helps prevent corrosion from the elements and thus keeps the shifting smoother for a longer period of time. Caution: The failure to properly routing shifter housing can cause malfunction of the shift mechanism and unexpected shifting of gears.
Loctite compound or grease. disassembly on each bike Warning: Service on Yeti bicycles requires special knowledge and tools. Yeti Cycles recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer assemblY...
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Slide the press-cup insert on to the threaded rod. Slide another bearing the pin. Attach the male Yeti bolt and washer to the female bolt. Place the on to the threaded rod. Slide the short pin (1.3” long) on to the threaded 5mm allen keys on the bolt and turn clockwise to cinch the assembly down rod.
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Torque spec: 125-150 inch pounds. frame assemblY Place the shock assembly onto the bike in the frame assemblY Thread a male Yeti bolt into the 43 mm female configuration shown to the right. Slide the 5/16 guide or 8mm allen...
5mm allen key, that is located on the center of the Ratelink. linkaGe disassemblY Slide a washer on the threaded bolt then the catch sleeve (these are all components of the AS-X RateLink tool). Slide this part of the tool through the short pin (1.3” long) that attaches the RateLink to the shock body.
The individual components of each Yeti bike are not sold separately. All yeti parts are sold in rebuild kits. Each and every part can be obtained by purchasing one of the rebuild kits. Cross reference the part number you desire from the parts list to the rebuild list.
The (2) two year limited warranty is conditioned upon the bicycle being use of your bicycle. In the event that your frame breaks or malfunctions, YETI Cycles shall have no liability or ridden under normal conditions and having been properly maintained. This warranty does not apply to the obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your frame pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty.