User Guide

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79CHAPTER THREE Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication
This system connects the swingarm to the both
the shock and rocker linkage (Figure 3.12.1).
Inspection
After every 10 hours of use inspect the
shock mounting bolts and the linkage bolts for
tightness. Remove the nut from the bolt or axle,
clean the threads thoroughly, and apply a thread-
locking compound (Loctite 242 is excellent).
Tighten the bolts to these torques:
• Shock mounting bolts 133-164 lb•in (15.0-18.5 Nm).
• Linkage bolts 50-75 lb•in (5.7-8.5 Nm).
• Pivot bolt 95-115 lb•in (10.7-13 Nm).
Once a month check for bearing wear. Place one hand on
top of the rear tire, and grasp the seatpost with the other. Try
to move the rear wheel from side to side, and the seatpost up
and down. If you feel any looseness, take the bike to your Gary
Fisher dealer for service.
Suspension adjustment
Your shock owner's manual tells you how to adjust the rear
shock for most bike designs. This information makes tuning
suggestions specifically for the Sugar.
For an all-round ride, set the forks for about 15% sag
(12mm), and the rear shock at about 25% sag (9mm) sag. If
your riding is slower or more technical, you may want slightly
more sag. If you ride really fast, or on smoother terrain, you
may like less. Find the correct pressures for the starting sag
in the chart below, then try increments of 5 to 10PSI (0.25
to 0.5ATM). If the shock has damping adjustment, set it at 2
clicks in from full fast.
LBS PSI KG ATM LBS PSI KG ATM
100 75 45 5.43 180 150 85 10.26
110 85 50 6.04 190 155 90 10.86
120 95 55 6.64 200 165 95 11.47
130 105 60 7.24 210 175 100 12.07
140 110 65 7.85 220 185 105 12.67
150 120 70 8.45 230 195 110 13.28
160 130 75 9.05 240 205
170 140 80 9.66
Body weight
Body weight
Body weight
Body weight Air pressure
Air pressure
Air pressure
Air pressure
Figure 3.12.1 Sugar suspension
parts
Linkage
bolts
Shock
mount
Pivot
Sugar