Thread the pumps valve chuck onto the shocks air valve until pressure registers on the pump gauge. I have one motorcycles shock specialist, who can service my rp23. I was really surprised that the 2011 fox rp23 with boost valve compares really favourably with the hugin. The fox float rp2 was perfect in this regard the propedal switch firms up. Post any questions you may have and i will try to answer them.
But if you find that youre in need of a rebuild on your older 20052008 or 2009 2011 fox 40 and want. Fox racing shox 2009 owners manual float rp23 page 233. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the fox float rp23 rear shock. The kona kikapu is an older fauxbar single pivot design, which has a fair amount of pedal bob. Fox float rp 2 propedal 150 mm haibike qfs sl 22 duration. I prodotti fox sono progettati, testati e realizzati a santa cruz county, california usa, dalla migliore azienda del settore. Fox shox manual shocks and forks 2009 by vita jte issuu. Does propedal on fox rp2 rear shock wear out when on. If this not keep up you could risk damaging your expensive anodised parts. I use firm propedal position at road and mountain trail. I wanted a shock with a significant amount of platform valving, to counteract pedal bob uphill.
But even this robust little damper needs a bit of tlc every now and then. Fox float, float 2, and float 3 body guard, pair hygear. Fox float rp2 rear shock problem soft run and hiss. Its designed for trail, mountain and crossover sleds. Do not use any solvents or degreasers, as these products can damage the shocks exterior finish or its anodized parts. Propedal with 2 positions remote capable, air spring pressure, rebound adjust, boost valve model option. I just recently bought a 2011 trek remedy with a fox rp2. I have an 08 iron horse azure expert, it came with the fox float r and i bought a new rp23 to get the propedal option, but i can tell no difference when i switch the lever on and off. Im mainly riding fire tracks on a giant trance x1 fitted with a rear fox rp2 shock and im thinking upgrading this rear shock with a fox rp23. Eyetoeye length, travel, eyelet hardware width, and fox measuring a rear shock on vimeo. This manual provides stepbystep instructions of how to setup and maintain your shock. Avete scelto il migliore prodotto per sospensioni del mondo.
Foxs popular float shocks have been updated for the ultimate in ride plushness. Adjusting rear air shock on a mountain bike fox float. It is a good idea to keep your receipts with this manual, and refer to it for service and warranty issues. So i noticed my rear shock is leaking a pinkish orange oil from my propedal switch at a very fast rate after a ride the other day. Correct set up for your rp23 shock is essential to get the best ride out of your new frame. Super plush, tons and tons of adjustability, lightweight and very stiff cons. View and download fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual online. Hey all, after reading up on the fox rp23 manual i now understand the pro pedal lever on and off and the pro pedal settings light, medium and firm but my shock only has a positive clicking. Internet connectivity, if available, enables you to access the foxhelp technical manual online, letting you view the most uptodate information. Be sure to know what shocks your vehicle has before ordering.
Have a look at the manual for your specific rp23 or download it from the fox website. Fox racing shox float 80r owners manual pdf download. Pro pedal lock out quiet smooth operation seems bomb proof so far very little maintenance required very little tinkering and. Check that quickrelease levers or thruaxle pinch bolts are properly adjusted and tightened. Competitive cyclist shows how to set up the fox rp23 rear. Faqload fox rp23 rear shock with boost valve 2011 model. Pour 5 cc of fox float fluid on top of the air piston. Installing your shock general maintenance before you ride measuring sag setting sag. Internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center. New seals fitted in a matter of minutes, along with the fox fluid added to air can and shaft sections, fitted back on to my bike and pumped up the shock to required pressure. Fox rebuild seal kit for float line air sleeve to keep your fox air shock in the best condition you need regular maintained.
Im about to buy a fox float rp2 to replace my fox triad that came standard on my specialized stumpjumper fsr 06. Fox float rear shock air seal kit 80300142 rp23 rp2 rp3 dhx. Is your new sled fitted with the fox float airshox. Fox float rp2 small oil leak posted in general discussion. Settingup the fox rp23 rear shock competitive cyclist. New this year is a kashima coat and easy access to schrader air cap for adjusting the air chamber pressure. Clean the outside of your shock with only mild soap and water, and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. By doing so, you have chosen the best suspension product in the world. Fox racing shox 32mm forx owners manual pdf download. The 2011 fox 36 float 180 rlcs are the best long travel fork on the market i reckon and the ideal fork to get you to the top, but not remind you your not on a dh bike on the way back down. View and download fox racing shox float 80r owners manual online.
Settingup the fox rp23 rear shock posted on july 2, 2011. You only get rebound control on the rp2, but with the nrs thats all i need as i like the hard tail feel. Our test unit, a factory fox 120 fit ctd wtrail adjust, lowered to 110 mm of travel tipped the scale at 3. Improperly installed or adjusted brakes can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries to the rider. The fox float rebuild kit will greatly improve the performance of an old fox. Its frustrating as fox as pretty good manuals for their newer stuff but. Does anyone have an experience with fox float rp2 tuning. Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. Even at the lower psi, it never bottomed out, so i can. Fox float rp23 vs fox float rp2 does it really make a difference having a fox float rp23 instead of a fox float rp2. Canyon nerve al 29 and full service of fox float ctd rear shock duration. Cant say that any of the fox shocks are better than each other as they are each in a different class, as we have improved the weakness of each model.
This video guides you through the basic process of measuring important aspects of your rear shock including. The factory series rp23 that you see here has all of the latest goodies that fox has to offer slick kashima coat, boost valve compression damping and the. Fits all fox float rear shocks from model year 2000 onward genuine fox kit. Is this something that i can fix easily by myself with a rebuild kit. Im going to ride it tomorrow with the higher psi and see how it is. Find out the best prices, detailed photos and compare to s of other products. Save fox float rp2 rear shock to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. This manual does not contain stepbystep detailed service. Ive got a 2010 enduro which came with a fox float rp2 w boost valve and my last bike had a coil on it and i definently prefer.
If so, the internal air spring replaces the heavy metal coil spring found on conventional shock absorbers. Screw the fox racing shox high pressure pump onto the air valve until the pump shows pressure on the gauge. The leak was from behind where the red circular rebound adjuster and propedal switch is, between there. When using this air pump to adjust your preload, there are a few tips you should know.
Hi i have a 2018 performance elite series float rear damper any1 have service manual or link to a video. I have about 30 miles and sag set at 25%, my pro pedal feels like it uses 34 of its travel. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Fox float rp2 upgrade size issue page 1 pedal powered. Jun 26, 20 fox float rp2 small oil leak posted in general discussion. In this video, i want to show you the difference between open position and firm propedal position. Float 100r, float 100rl, float 80rl, float 80rlc, float100rlc, vanilla 100r, vanilla 100rl, vanilla 100rlc, vanilla 125r, vanilla. Fox float rebuild kit make your shock feel like new. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair. For detailed service instructions, consult a fox service manual for your particular product. Maybe youre getting dodgy readings on your shock pump.
I assume that it is an oringseal leaking behind the rebound adjust. Float r n stuff i have a float r on my jamis parker with 2 inches of travel. Unfollow fox float shocks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. First of all i would like to clear that this one is fox floaf 3 evol and not fox float 3 evol r. Add air pressure until desired pressure is shown on the gauge. I know the shock on my new bike is the float rp2, but im on the fox website now trying to look up the online manual for how to set it up properly and the. The differences really come down to the rear shock with the x1 coming with an rp23 and the x2 coming with an rp2. Fox float rp2 small oil leak general discussion gorc. Refer to the air spring setting guidelines table below for the proper sag setting. Technical tuesday servicing your fox float shock pinkbike. If your measured sag value doesnt match the table value, add or release air pressure in 5 psi increments. Does propedal on fox rp2 rear shock wear out when on during downhill. I bought a used giant reign 2 2011 and it came with l i guess that means low velocity tune earlier called compression tune.
A fox racing shox high pressure air pump is available for your float, dhx or dhx air shock. Heres a quick overview of how to set up your fox rp23 rear shock for. Yesterday i forgot to turn off propadal before quite nasty downhill ride on my fox rp2 rear shock riding giant reign 2011 i can imagine this makes no real harm to the shock but think there can be. Keeping your shocks fresh are key when looking to maintain a smooth and reliable ride. Fox site and owners manual says shock can go to but not exceed 300psi. Fox float rear shock air sleeve rebuild kit shockcraft. May 30, 2012 the fox rp23 has pretty much become the benchmark shock for allmountain riding and thanks to leaps forward in technology is only looking to get better. Competitive cyclist guide to fox rp23 shock set up youtube. My old fox float r on my heckler has factory propedal set as standard at level 2. Heres a quick overview of how to set up your fox rp23 rear shock for best performance.
You will tune to a more specific air pressure in the setting sag section below. Now narrowed it down to 2011 giant anthem x1 or x2. Want to upgrade my rear shock please help in mechanics lounge. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic only blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts andor accessories. I removed and replaced the schrader valve and recently it started leaking air again. Fox racing shox float air seal kit one color, for all float series. If necessary, measure and set sag again and repeat this adjustment. Aug 30, 2011 im using a fox float rp3 on my daughters full suspension bike the shock is a spare that i had used for several years on a giant atx 990. Fox float rp2 shock tuning rebound, compressionvelocity. For more information on the fox 36 float 180 rlc, hit fox racing shox and for all uk and european residents, check out mojo for all your fox suspension.
For sure the float x with our highlow adjuster will be the best performing air shock out there. The velocity tune is supposed to correspond to the level of propedal. Dec 20, 2012 as for suspensions, tallboy makes no compromise. Testing propedal function of 2012 fox float rp23 on vimeo. The pump is used to add and release air pressure from your shock. Fox s float shock is known for being both reliable and versatile, excelling on all sorts of bikes and terrain.
Parts are dead easy to fit, though i did have a wee bit of trouble trying to remove the old seals from the air can. Your sled also came with a fox air pump to make adjustments to the preload air pressure of the shocks. Evol r has an extra chamber attached to the lower portion just like evol chamber attached to main chamber. When i got back from my ride yesterday, i noticed oil leaking from my fox float rp2 rear shock. I bought a 5 frame about 3 months ago and went for a 2011 over the 2012.
Thank you for choosing fox racing shox for your bicycle. If installation is necessary, fox racing shox strongly advises having a qualified bicycle service technician install your fox product on your bicycle. Adjusting rear air shock on a mountain bike fox float r. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Aug 30, 2011 install the crush washer and bottom nut. Want to upgrade my rear shock please help pinkbike forum. When pumped to 200 psi, the shock has a considerably soft run and is mak. This is definetly the best fox shock that ive had on the anthem x. Youll need a computer to run the set up manual, and i never did find a description of proper air. Fox racing shox float air seal kit one color, for all float.
The stock float r had too much platform and the rp3 had too much platform and too little rebound damping, even with the adjuster at full slow. The leak was from behind where the red circular rebound adjuster and propedal switch is, between there and where it attaches to the shock housing itself. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. Steps on adjusting your rear air shock fox float r as an example. So that seems that the reign has the smallest propedal setting from factory.
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