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K2 Bike S manual

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  • Page 1

    K2 Bike Owner’ s Manual 1998 K2 BIKE OWNER'S MANUAL - PDF[...]

  • Page 2

    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Y our K2 Bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL BICY CLE INFORMA TION Safety and Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new K2 Bike®. Since 1989, when we jump started the suspension revolution with the intro duction of the Flexstem,™ we’ve been at the forefront of suspension innovation. In 1990, we released the first production full suspension moun tain bike ever— the original Pro-Flex®. Over the last ei[...]

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    3 5 . Brake carefully. Apply steady, even pressure to both brake levers. T oo much pressur e on the rear brake can lock up the wheel and lead to loss of control. T oo much pressure on the front brake can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground or the front brake to lock up and slip out from under you. Allow extra stopping distance in wet weathe[...]

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    4 Proper Frame Sizing Standover Height Most K2 Bike frames are offered in four sizes. We design our bikes with as low of a standover height as possible. When sizing a frame, a minimum of three inches of clearance between the rider's crotch and the top tube of the bicycle is required. This r oom is needed due to the uneven terrain encountered w[...]

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    5 4 Quick Release Wheels - Are the quick releases tightened properly? CAUTION: Improperly adjusted wheel quick releases can be extremely dangerous, and can result in failure during use and severe injuries. The wheels on your new K2 Bike are attached with convenient single lever quick releases, allowing them to be easily removed and reinstalled. For[...]

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    6 Cleanliness - K eep Y our Bike Clean! Remove dirt and mud with water , mild detergent, and a damp cloth. Don't spray the mud and dirt off of your bike with a pressuri zed hose. If the bearings in the headset, hubs, or bottom bracket grind or sound sandy, they may need to be serviced or adjusted. T ake your bike to your local K2 Bike dealer f[...]

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    7 5. With the heel of your hand, rotate the quick release lever in toward the bicycle. Make sure the lever is tucked against the frame or fork so that it is safe from trail hazards which might force it open. As you rotate the lever in toward the bike, you will feel resistance. Do not tighten the quick release by holding the adjusting nut and simply[...]

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    8 Pedals T oe Clips/Straps If your bike is equipped with toe clips/straps, it is important to familiarize yourself with their use. If you do not have prev ious experience with the system, practice entry and exit before you ride. Position your bike beside a wall and hold yourself up while you practice. Then, proceed to a flat, empty spot such as a f[...]

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    9 4. Wheel, Crank, and Headset Bearings: Once a year you should have your dealer inspect, lubricate, and adjust your bike. If you ride many miles, or frequently ride in off road or muddy conditions, have your bike checked more often. Brakes The brakes on your new K2 Bike should have been completely adjusted by your dealer when new. Due to cable str[...]

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    General Bicycle Maintenance Schedule Required Inspection/Service Every Ride W eekly Monthly Y early Check quick release/wheel attachment 4 Check tire inflation 4 Check wheel straightness 4 Check brake function 4 Check shifting system 4 Retighten all bolts 4 Clean bicycle frame/components 4 Check for loose spokes 4 Inspect and lubricate chain 4 Insp[...]

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    K2 BIKE SPECIFIC INFORMA TION In this section you will learn how to set up properly your K2 Bike suspension. Our bicycles are designed to offer wide adjustability for many different riders. It may be necessary to purchase different springs in order to tune your K2 Bike. W e offer a wide variety of coil springs for this purpose. This section provide[...]

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    K2 Bike 5500C, 4500C, 3000, 2000 Animal, Beast Rear 5000, 4000 1000 Animal DH 4 up to 140 400 200 550 130-170 500 250 600 160-200 550 300 650 190-230 600 350 700 over 230 65 0 4 00 7 5 0 Spring Type NB175 -x-x NB2-x-x NB175-x-x or NB2-x-x Spring rate has an effect on damping. The higher the spring rate, the more damping will be required to contr ol[...]

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    13 Preload Preload is the amount of load placed on a spring to increase the spring rate in the initial part of the travel. All of our shocks feature adjustable preload. Preload is used to achieve the proper amount of suspension sag for your bike or fork. Remember: You must first start with the proper spring rate in order to get the correct amount o[...]

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    14 Noleen shocks may only be serviced by Noleen or by an authorized Noleen Service Center. Service that is performed by anyone other than Noleen or an Authorized Service Center can damage the shock and result in failure during use and severe injury. Noleen shocks are pressurized with 200 psi of nitrogen. Attempting to disassemble a charged shock is[...]

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    15 3 . Loosen and unscr ew the main pivot bolt six or seven turns. Tap on the head of the bolt with a plastic hammer to push out the left hand pivot axle. 4 . Remove the pivot axle bolt and thread it into the left hand pivot axle. Use the bolt to pull the axle out. 5 . Gently tap the right-hand pivot axle out from the inside with a sockethead drive[...]