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146
T-120
E-120
Supplementary Service Manual
Edition 1: August 2010

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  • Page 1 T-120 E-120 Supplementary Service Manual Edition 1: August 2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.3.1 Correct Orientation of Front and Rear Quad-Links 6.3.2 Re-Assembly of Rear Suspension (E-120 or T-120) 6.3.3 Re-Assembly of Rear Suspension (146) Servicing Whyte Modular Dropout Systems: Disassembly of Rear Modular Dropout 7.1.1 From E-120 7.1.2 From T-120 or 146 Reassembly of Rear Modular Dropout 7.2.1 To E-120...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Bundled with this manual, are the respective manufacturers instructions and manuals for the branded parts that are fitted to your Whyte bike. Please take time to study all the rele- vant instruction manuals to ensure you have a continually safe and well set-up bike before every ride, and to help you build up a relationship of knowledge between you and your Whyte Dealer.

  • Page 5: Geometry

    WHYTE Service Manual 2.0: GEOMETRY Fig.1: Geometry 2010 Edition 1 Page 5...
  • Page 6 WHYTE Service Manual 2.1: Whyte 146 Geometry Frame Size Small Medium Large 66.0° 66.0° 66.0° Head Angle Seat Angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 575.7mm 599.0mm 624.4mm Top Tube BB Height* 338mm 338mm 338mm 795mm 803mm 810mm Stand Over Wheel Base 1135.5mm 1159.4mm...
  • Page 7 WHYTE Service Manual 2.3: Whyte E-120 Geometry (with 120 Fork) Frame Size Extra-Small Small Medium Large 69.6° 69.6° 69.6° 69.6° Head Angle Seat Angle 71.6° 71.6° 71.6° 71.6° 571.9mm 583.5mm 596.2mm 610.3mm Top Tube BB Height* 354mm 354mm 354mm 354mm...

  • Page 8: Preparations For Riding

    3.2.1: WHYTE GETTA-GRIP SEAT CLAMP SADDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The Getta Grip seat clamp design is present on all models of Whyte full suspension moun- tainbikes. It is a patented design to allow adjustment of the saddle height by either the use of a QR Lever, or bolt-up method.
  • Page 9 The QR closing force can be adjusted by turning the QR Adjuster Bobbin (8) clockwise or anti-clockwise before closing the QR Lever (4). 3.2.2: WHYTE 146S & T-120S COCKPIT ADJUSTMENTS Please refer to the specification chart and from there, the relevant manufacturers instruc- tions to adjust the cockpit components before riding your 146s or T-120.

  • Page 10: Set Up Of Fork

    Always stop riding when making adjustments of any kind to the bicycle! 3.4: SET UP OF REAR DAMPER Tools Required: Good Quality Shock Pump. Small Ruler Your Whyte bike is fitted with and air spring rear shock absorber. This means that the air Page 10 2010 Edition 1...
  • Page 11 Always stop riding when making adjustments of any kind to the bicycle! Platform Damping Adjustment. The rear Shock fitted to your Whyte bike may have a facility to adjust the slow speed com- pression damping. Please refer to the relevant shock manufactures technical information to learn how to adjust these features.

  • Page 12: Safety

    If at any stage you are uncertain about the safety or safe operation of the bike as a whole, or any specific component, then DO NOT RIDE YOUR WHYTE and instead please consult the specific component manufacturers instruction manual or your Whyte Dealer for advice.

  • Page 13: Lubrication

    5.2: GENERAL WHYTE LUBRICATION For the correct lubrication regime and maintenance of all parts on a Whyte bicycle, please refer to the specific component manufacturers detailed instructions bundled with this man- ual or for further information visit the specific manufacturers website.

  • Page 14: Servicing The Rear Suspension

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.0: SERVICING THE REAR SUSPENSION Fig.7: Whyte E-120 / T-120 Rear Suspension Assembly Item Description Screw in Bearing Cap (19mm A/F) M8 Aerospace Nut (10mm A/F) M8 x 100mm long Stud (“*3” indicates 90mm long in T-120)
  • Page 15 WHYTE Service Manual Fig.8: Whyte 146 Rear Suspension Assembly Item Description Screw in Bearing Cap (19mm A/F) M8 Aerospace Nut (10mm A/F) M8 x 100mm long Stud M8 x 90mm long Stud M6 x 12 long Countersunk Capscrew Ø9.5mm x 25 long Hollow Pin (M6 internal threads)

  • Page 16: Removing The Rear Shock And Swinging Arm

    2011, be careful to retain all the shield washers that fit into the Quad-Link as- semblies, see fig. 8. 6.1.2 From the 146 Reference figure 8. To remove the rear damper from the frame, using the 19mm open ended spanner, unscrew the 6 Bearing Caps (1), 4 caps in the lower H-link and 2 caps in the upper Y-link.

  • Page 17: Stripping And Reassembling Front And Rear Quad-Links

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.2: STRIPPING AND REASSEMBLING FRONT AND REAR QUAD-LINKS. 6.2.1 From the E-120 or T-120 Fig.9: Link Assembly for both front and rear Quad-Links (E-120 or T-120S) Item Description KP5AX bearing Middle shield washer (note: only fitted to pre-2011 E-120)

  • Page 18: From 146

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.2.2 From the 146 Fig.10: 146 Link Assemblies for front 80mm Y-link (above) and rear 55mm Quad-Link (below) Item Description KP5AX bearing KP6AX bearing Outer stepped shield washer Front 80mm “Y” Quad-Link Body Rear 55mm “H” Quad-Link Body...
  • Page 19 WHYTE Service Manual Fig.11a: KP Bearing Extraction Fig 11b: KP Bearing Insertion Item: Description. M8 Nut KP5AX or KP6AX Tool 1 Link Body KP5AX or KP6AX Bearing KP5AX or KP6AX Tool 2 M8x65mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2010 Edition 1...

  • Page 20: Extraction Of Kp Bearings

    WHYTE Service Manual 6.2.3: EXTRACTION OF KP BEARINGS BORE SHOULDER Tools required: Whyte KP5AX or KP6AX bearing press tool. 6mm AF Allen Key 10mm AF Spanner. To remove the KP Bearings (4) from the Link Body (3). Assemble the parts as shown in Fig 11a. Using the 6mm Allen Key and 10mm spanner, tighten the assembly together until the KP bearing(4) is pressed out of the Link Body (3).

  • Page 21: Reassembling The Rear Suspension

    Ensure that upon assembling the Quad-Links to the mainframe, that the links are orientated as shown in Figures 13 & 14. Both figures show E-120, but the link orien- tations also apply to T-120 and 146 as well. Fig 13: Correct Installation of Carbon Fibre...
  • Page 22 WHYTE Service Manual Swinging Arm Side Main Frame Side Fig 14: Correct Orientation for Front 75mm Quad Link Page 22 2010 Edition 1...
  • Page 23 WHYTE Service Manual Fig.15: Whyte E-120 / T-120 Rear Suspension Assembly 2010 Edition 1 Page 23...
  • Page 24 WHYTE Service Manual 6.3.2: REASSEMBLING THE REAR SUSPENSION (E-120 or T-120) Reference figure 15. The re-assembly of the rear suspension is basically the reverse of the dis-assembly procedure. Starting with the rear 50mm centre-to-centre Quad Link (6), for E -120 models made prior to 2011 check that the shield washers are in place (see items 2 in figure 9).
  • Page 25 Tighten all Link Bearing Caps (1) to the recommended settings. (Refer to the Tight- ening torque settings in Section 7.0). Wipe off any excess Molykote 111 Silicon from around the links and frame. Fig.17: Whyte 146 Rear Suspension Assembly 2010 Edition 1...
  • Page 26 WHYTE Service Manual 6.3.3: REASSEMBLING THE REAR SUSPENSION (146) Reference figure 17. The re-assembly of the rear suspension is basically the reverse of the dis-assembly procedure. Starting with the rear 55mm centre-to-centre Quad Link (9), en- sure the Quad-Link (9) is correctly orientated (see figure 13) and pass an 90mm long M8 shaft (4) through the Quad-Link (9) and Main Frame (7).

  • Page 27: Servicing Whyte Modular Dropout Systems

    WHYTE Service Manual 7.0: SERVICING THE WHYTE MODULAR DROPOUT SYSTEMS. Fig.18: Exploded view of E-120 Dropout Assembly Item Description Chain ring Bolt Male Chain Ring Bolt Female Dropout, Q/R Modular Type, Derailleur side Swinging Arm Mounting Point Dropout, Q/R Modular Type, Disc side...
  • Page 28 WHYTE Service Manual Fig.19: Exploded view of T-120 / 146 Dropout Assembly Item Description M6 x 16 long Cap Screw Dropout, Q/R Modular Type, brake side. Dropout, Q/R Modular Type, derailleur side Swinging Arm Mounting Point Page 28 2010 Edition 1...

  • Page 29: From E-120

    The Dropout (2 & 4) should now be detached from the Swinging Arm (3). Take care not to loose any of the components & also handle hot parts with care. 7.1.1: From T-120 or 146 Reference figure 19. Both Left (2) and Right Hand (3) dropouts are a modular design, that can be replaced if damaged.

  • Page 30: Torque Settings

    1.5 (Min) / 2.2 (Max) M8 AeroSpace Nuts 17.0 (Min) / 19.0 (Max) 12.5 (Min) / 14.0 (Max) M6 Countersunk Cap-screws (146 Y-link) 9.0 (Min) / 10.0 (Max) 6.6 (Min) / 7.4 (Max) Rear Dropout Assembly Chain ring Bolts (E-120 Dropout) 15.0 (Min) / 25.0 (Max)
  • Page 31 WHYTE Service Manual NOTES (continued) 2010 Edition 1 Page 31...

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