Overview welCOme tO the tribe Congratulations on your purchase of a new Yeti bicycle and welcome to the Yeti Tribe. We are confident your new bicycle will exceed your expectations for value, performance and ride quality. Each frameset and component has been custom specified and designed to enhance your riding experience.
Frame Features Pure tubinG Yeti pure tubing is custom butted and tapered 7005 aluminum. This makes the frame lightweight and strong without the use of gussets. Unique shape provides added strength at the head tube junctions. bOttOm braCket 73mm shell, for use with a 113mm spindle. seatstaY (a) + ChainstaY (b) Oversized boxstrays are stiff and strong and translate rider torque onto the dirt.
maintenanCe? Not sure how to work on your own bike? Contact your authorized Yeti dealer or visit www.parktool.com and check out the repair help section. This section contains detailed instruction on many of the service items listed in the maintenance schedule. Maintenance maintenanCe tOrque...
Bike Setup tOOls needed Shock pump Tape measure 4mm allen key time 15-20 minutes Yeti tiPs Inspect your shock for any visible damage. If oil is leaking or you notice any damage to the surfaces or seals, please contact the Fox Racing Shox service center for repair at 800.FOX.SHOX.
Quick Start Guide Setup-Fox RP23 air Pressure The main air spring controls the sag of the shock. setuP Overview The 4x is designed to be used as a race/jump specific ride. This required For the 4X to ride properly it is important to setup the shock with the a different setup on the rear shock than the standard full suspension ride.
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hOusinG end CaPs Yeti recommends using metal end caps to maintain the integrity of the housing. The metal caps do not allow the cable to pull through as do the plastic versions. Do not mix up the shift and brake housing because it will result in a loss in performance.
The instructions denote whether to use and disassemble a each bike. a blue Loctite compound or grease. 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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thread PreP Yeti recommends prepping all bolt threads at once on your work bench with Loctite or grease. This will ensure that all bolts are used in assembly. The medium strength (blue) Loctite formula along with proper torque is ideal to keep the bolts snug. Assembly dOGbOne &...
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Assembly Cont. mOuntinG rear trianGle Slide chainstay over indentions. Grease Screw male bolt into Ti female stud. Slide a 8.5mm ID washer Ti female stud. up main pivot pin (58.5mm long) and align with left finger. Hammer into place with dead blow hammer. Using a 6mm and 5mm allen key, use a male bolt to tighten down Pull seatstay together with dogbone and shock.
ChanGes We strive to make the best bikes in the world. Because of this dedication, we continually make changes to our bikes as needed. As the bikes are improved, assembly and setup instructions may be affected. Any amendments to the existing Owner’s Manual can be found on our website at www.yeticycles.com.
rebuild kits The individual components of each Yeti bike are not sold separately. All Yeti parts are sold in rebuild kits listed below. Each and every part can be obtained by purchas- ing one of the rebuild kits. Cross reference the part number you desire from the parts lists.
(applies to 303 DH, 303 RDH, DH-9, AS-X, 4X, DJ) Yeti Cycles will repair or replace, at its option, any frame it determines to be defective materials and / or Yeti Cycles is not responsible for any damages to you or others arising from riding, transporting or other use of your bicycle.
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