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Summary of Contents for Formula TECH SUSPENSION TJ2
- Page 1 Shock Absorber TJ2, TJ3, TJ3GP User Manual – This user manual contains all the relevant information regarding the correct use and maintenance of TJ2, TJ3 and TJ3GP shock absorbers.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Important Informations ............................3 Safety Guidelines ..............................4 Maintenance Intervals ............................4 Required Tools ............................... 5 Shock Absorber Installation and Interference Check ..................5 Shock Absorber Characteristic ........................... 6 Rebound Control ..............................6 Compression Regulation (TJ3/TJ3GP) ........................7 Pressure Check ................................ 8 Spring Adjustment &... -
Page 3: Important Informations
Formula reduce the life span of our products. IMPORTANT Formula recommends only ORIGINAL spare parts and lubricant products Do not attempt assembly and disassembly operations on this product. Formula recommends consulting servicing technicians for these activities and finding eventual... -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines
Formula spare parts. • Formula products and tools could be incompatible with third-party products or tools and vice-versa. Before using third-party items, ensure compatibility with a qualified technician or a tool manufacturer. The company declines any responsibility for malfunctions caused by improper tool use. -
Page 5: Required Tools
2 mm – Compression Control; o 2,5 mm – Screw for the Rebound knob; o 6 mm – Rebound Control (without knob); ▪ Formula Grease; Bench vise. ▪ Shock Absorber Installation and Interference Check After buying the TJ Shock Absorber it’s necessary to ensure there are no interferences between the shock absorber and the bike’s chassis for the entirety of the shock absorber travel. -
Page 6: Shock Absorber Characteristic
Shock Absorber Characteristic Rebound Control 1. All TJ Shock Absorbers allow controlling the rebound thanks to a knob on the shock absorber's head. The knob allows for a regulation of up to 24 "clicks" settings; Do not use the 2,5 mm hex key to control the rebound: only use the knob. Controlling the rebound by using the knob's screw could cause malfunctions. -
Page 7: Compression Regulation (Tj3/Tj3Gp)
Compression Regulation (TJ3/TJ3GP) 1. The regulation of the compression is a feature exclusive to the TJ3 and TJ3GP shock absorbers; 2. The compression phase is the first event that happens after landing on the ground for example. The compression range can be influenced by the spring. Screw the cap CLOCKWISE with a 2 mm hex key to increase the hydraulic force the shock absorber exercises when compressed;... -
Page 8: Pressure Check
1. Remove the uniball spacers and place the shock absorber in a bench vise; It’s highly recommended to use a Formula Pump. Using different tools could cause issues; 3. Unscrew the reservoir cap; 4. Screw the air pump to the reservoir valve without enabling the valve duct;... -
Page 9: Spring Adjustment & Replacement
Spring Adjustment & Replacement Required tools: Bench vise, Formula Grease, Hex key 2,5 mm. Procedure: 1. Remove the uniball spacers (100). Check the state of spacers and dust seals before proceeding. Place the shock absorber in a bench vise with plastic jaws to prevent damage. Measure and track the preload spring;... - Page 10 7. Replace the spring (20) and the spacer (61) if necessary. The spacer (61) is sold with a laser marking that shows the spring it needs to be coupled with in order to ensure that the maximum preload is 10 mm. Using a different spacer could compromise the preload range and the proper function of the spring.
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Page 11: Dust Seal & Spacer Assembly
2. If they need to be disassembled and replaced, ensure that during the dust seal assembly, its spring stays in place and does not get damaged; Apply Formula grease on the outer diameters of the dust seal and assemble it in its housing;... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Following a jump the rear end of Rebound regulation is too Rotate clockwise the rebound with 1/2 click and try the bike dashes me forward open again The spring can rotate axially on the Preload lower than the Rotate clockwise the shock preload ring shock absorber minimum allowed (10 mm) -
Page 13: Warranty And Conditions
Modifying the product without Formula's consent; g. Normal wear. 4. Retail sellers, wholesale sellers, importers or anyone outside of Formula cannot modify this warranty in any way. 5. This warranty refers to the European Union's Consumer guarantees. Further implementations of this warranty... - Page 14 FORMULA S.r.l. of “Formula Group S.r.l.” & C. Via Erbosa, 63 - 59100 Prato (Italia) Tel. +39 0574 603 609 Fax +39 0574 611 046 Reg. Imprese Prato / C.F. / P.IVA 02081070977 PEC: formula-italy@legalmail.it Cap. Soc. 500.000,00 € i.v.
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