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Thank you for choosing to ride the Banshee Darkside. You have chosen one of
the most playful bikes on the planet, and we hope that it inspires confidence on
the track and in the air, while putting a big grin on your face.
This manual is designed to be a simple reference for you to help you look after
your frame properly.

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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing to ride the Banshee Darkside. You have chosen one of the most playful bikes on the planet, and we hope that it inspires confidence on the track and in the air, while putting a big grin on your face.
  • Page 2 Torque specs Torque (Nm) Lower Link Pivots Top Link Pivots Rear Thru Axle Rear Thru Axle Lock Nut Shock Bolt - Frame side (front) Shock Bolt - Swing Arm (rear) Derailleur Hanger Bolt Maintenance schedule We recommend following this maintenance schedule to ensure optimal performance. Check bolts are tight Before every ride Clean and re-grease pivot assemblies...

  • Page 3: Bearing Replacement Instructions

    Blue Loctite Bearing puller Bearing press Rubber mallet For the Darkside, a complete bearing replacement will require a total of: 6001 2RS (for upper link pivots) 6001 2RS (for chainstay pivots) 6002 2RS (for pivot above the BB) For best performance we only recommend using high quality bearings (SKF, FAG, INA)
  • Page 4 1: Remove the shock from the frame using a single 6mm allen key at the rear and two 5mm allen keys at the front. 2: Stuff a rag under the bottom link to prevent damages to the frame.
  • Page 5 3: Remove the pivot bolt hardware from the frame using appropriate allen keys. 4: Repeat the same process for all pivot axles.
  • Page 6 5: Remove the pivot axles by sliding them out of the frame. If an axle is difficult to remove, use a punch or allen key that fits inside the hollow axle, and tap it out being careful not to damage axle threads. 6: Remove the bearing from the frame with a bearing puller.
  • Page 7 7: Clean and inspect the frame once the bearings are removed. Reinstallation:...
  • Page 8 Clean and inspect all pivot axles prior to reassembly. If needed, order replacement axles through Banshee or your local dealer. The links can fit very tightly in the frames at times, take time and be gentle when...
  • Page 9 9: Lightly grease the pivot axles and reinsert them into the frame. Prepare the threads of all axle bolts with blue Loctite. Using two allen keys, tighten the pivot axle bolts. Use a torque wrench and confirm that it is torqued to no greater than marked on the pivot axle or bolt being tightened.
  • Page 10 Tools needed: One 6mm allen key One 4mm allen key Torque wrench Blue Loctite 1: Install the derailleur hanger onto the drive side dropout using a 4mm allen key. Tighten to 5Nm...
  • Page 11 2: Install the flip chips and the dropout bolts onto the rear triangle with the rear axle loosely in place to ensure good alignment initially. Torque to 12Nm. For information on which flip chip settings to use refer to the FAQ section on the Banshee website...
  • Page 12 3: Apply grease to the rear axle and threads. Once wheel is installed, torque axle to 8Nm. 4: Apply a dab of blue loctite to axle lock bolt. Install the rear axle bolt, torque to a maximum of 3Nm. (this bolt is not structural, it is purely to prevent the axle from working loose).
  • Page 14 Item No. Part Number Description Qty. 011PCT16020-L-PA Front Triangle Shown Rockshox Vivid Air 012PCT14020-PA Rear Triangle 540PCTDAR0-LKT-PA Top Link 540PCTDAR0-LKB-PA Bottom Link 63060022RS-FAG 6002-2RS Bearing 63060012RS-FAG 6001-2RS Bearing 6407528149760-HBL Main Pivot Axle 640752818516-HBL Main Pivot Axle Bolt 620622945-AB Compression Washer 600LI816SSN Compression Washer Bolt 64075221197785-HBL...
  • Page 15 Kit part Exploded numbe Kit Name Part number Description view ref Bearing 63060012RS- kit KBRG FAG Bearing 6001 2RS 63060022RS- FAG Bearing 6002 2RS 64075221197615- ST Axle (front of upper Axle kit KPVT HBL linkage) 64075221197785- HBL CS Axle (rear of lower linkage) 64075221197875- HBL SS Axle (rear of upper linkage)
  • Page 16 554PCTPRI1- 135NDS dropout with DRRO-1-AB threaded inserts 550A1777M7075- (same as Derailleur Hanger (/bolt) paradox) M8x12 dropout bolt (attach 600SI812SSN dropout to frame) 550PCTPRI0- Chip - neutral DRFB-1-AB 550PCTPRI0- Chip - High / Low DRFB-2-AB Dropout 142x12m KS650 m 650-b 554PCTPRI1- 142DS dropout with threaded DRRO-1-AB inserts...
  • Page 17 rear axle bolt 550A1777M7075- Derailleur Hanger /bolt M8x12 dropout bolt (attach 600SI812SSN dropout to frame) 550PCTPRI0- Chip - neutral DRFB-1-AB 550PCTPRI0- Chip - High / Low DRFB-2-AB Dropout KS650- 150x12m 150 m 650-b 554PCTPRI1- 150DS dropout with threaded DRRO-1-AB inserts 554PCTPRI1- 150NDS dropout with DRLO-1-AB...
  • Page 18 142mm axle kit AX142 no part number Axle 142x12mm axle listed no part number nut rear axle bolt listed Banshee Munro Taper Headset Headset 44/56 (For Spitfire, 44/56mm HST56 Rune, Prime, Darkside MY16Legend) ISCG 0A1PCTDAR0- ISCG Plate Plate ISCG CGH-HB...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    Warranty For the warranty related questions and the most up to date warranty information please go to the Banshee website, or contact Banshee directly.