Whether you are a beginner cyclist, or a seasoned pro, your Yeti bicycle will provide endless hours of two-wheeled fun. This model specific manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the general Yeti Owner’s Manual and the manuals supplied by the suspension manufacturers. If you did not receive the Yeti Owner’s Manual or the manual provided by the suspension manufacturer,...
Gone are the days of fishing your cables through your downtube hoping they pop out Efficient pedaling performance while still smooth and supportive when the going the other side. The SB165’s internally molded cable tubes allow you to put the cable gets rough.
It is important to remember that service intervals can specifications for individual parts on the SB165 are listed below, as well as in the step by step vary depending on climate, trail conditions and riding frequency. Servicing your bike requires assembly instructions later in the manual.
H20 Bolts (3.27) and Washers (3.28) to front triangle. WARNING: Service on Yeti bicycles requires special knowledge and tools. Yeti Cycles Torque: 4 Nm (or hand tight) recommends that all service and repairs be performed by an authorized Yeti Dealer.
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Apply grease to the main pivot cavities of rear (3.5) and place them onto lower bearing in Link of Male M6 Bolt (3.19). Assemble Upper (3.23) and Lower (3.22) Shock Extender to SB165 Link (3.16) by triangle, lightly grease shaft and apply Blue Assembly (3.16).
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SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL Apply Blue 243 Loctite to threads of the M6 Male Install Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) onto the drive- Install a Housing Clamp Cap (3.8) and Clamp Install Univesal Hanger (3.34) into frame. Bolt (3.19). Install Female 8x45mm Bolt (3.18) side main pivot axle with a M4 x 16L FHCS (3.25)
BEARING PRESS ASSEMBLY SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL LINK BEARING PRESS EXTENDER BEARING PRESS Press both upper bearings into the link from the inside of the link tabs using a 15x24mm arbor. Press the bearing into the upper extender with the extended race facing out of the bore.
SWITCH INFINITY V2 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove dust caps on the outside of the bearings. Press drive side bearing into Switch Infinity body. Remove non-drive side bearing. Slide axle sleeve into drive side bearing.
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SWITCH INFINITY V1 BEARING ASSEMBLY SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL BEARING REMOVAL BEARING INSTALL DRIVE SIDE BEARING DRIVE SIDE BEARING Remove drive side bearing and axle sleeve Press non-drive side bearing into switch infinity housing (ensure extended race is facing outward from switch infinity body).
SEAT POST SET-UP SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL STANDARD ROUTING SET-UP With a 3mm allen wrench, remove the outer Install your seatpost housing into the drive-side The hole under the downtube protector While pushing the housing into the head tube plastic downtube protector.
SWITCH INFINITY SERVICE SB165 OWNER’S MANUAL With a 2.5mm allen wrench, remove the four With a 5mm allen wrench, remove the main pivot With a 10mm allen wrench, remove the Main Rotate your swingarm upwards to expose the clamps securing the shifter and brake housing to Collet Wedge Bolt (3.9).
Please confirm both of these measurements, they are both required to ensure proper SMALL dropper fitment. 242.8 MEDIUM 277.4 If you have any questions, please contact Yeti or your local bike shop. FRAME SIZE LARGE 316.8 X-LARGE 331.0 *Subtract 34mm for a cabled dropper to accommodate housing bend angle.
DOES THE SWITCH INFINITY SYSTEM REQUIRE MAINTENANCE? The short answer is the SB165 can accept up to a 2.6” tire. There is great tire clearance on the The fully sealed Switch Infinity mechanism has external grease ports to lube the bushings and SB165 but tire sizes vary widely by manufacturers, so it is hard to give a number that works for seals.
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CAN I PUT A DUAL CROWN FORK ON MY SB165? The SB165 has a direct mount rear brake tab and can run a 180mm rotor without the need for a Yes, the SB165 is cleared to run a dual crown fork. Max axle to crown measurement allowed is 607mm.
Yeti Cycles is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting or other use of your bicycle. In the event that your frame breaks or malfunctions, Yeti Cycles shall have no liability or obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your frame pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty.
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