Table of Contents Brand Overview Frame Features Geometry Maintenance Schedule Bike Setup Overview Shock Setup FOX RP3 Shock Setup FOX DHX Air Quick Start Guide Cable Routing Assembly Overview Assembly Disassembly Tips Exploded Views Part List Warranty Contact Information...
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 73 mm shell, for use with a 113 mm spindle seatstaY (a) + ChainstaY (b) Square seatstays are stiff and strong.
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.
The DHX 5.0 employs both speed sensitive rebound damping and position sensitive For the 575 to ride properly it is important to setup the shock with compression damping. There are three external adjustments that affect the compression and one external the correct amount of sag.
If you feel like you are bottoming-out the shock on big hits you can quiCk start GuiDe Dhx air 575 minimize this sensation by increasing the bottom-out resistance.
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CaPs Yeti recommends using metal end caps to maintain the integrity of the housing. Line Setup 575 has full cable housing. Putting full cable housing helps prevent corrosion from the elements and keeps the shifting smoother for a longer period of time. Caution: The failure to properly routing shifter housing can cause malfunction of the shift mechanism and unexpected shifting of gears.
Loctite compound or grease. disassembly on each bike 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 threads with Loctite or grease. The medium strength (blue) formula along with proper torque is ideal for keep the bolts snug. Assembly linkaGe assemblY Slide a washer, press-cup, and press-cup insert linkaGe assemblY Place the Dogbone over the shock with the onto the threaded bolt.
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Assembly Cont. frame assemblY Place the shock assembly onto the bike in the frame assemblY Place the black washer over the main pivot pin configuration shown to the right. Slide the 5/16 dickey or 8mm allen as shown and thread the male button head on. Cinch the button head key through mounting position one to hold the shock assembly in place.
ChanGes We strive to make the best bikes in the world, because of this dedication to be the best, 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 Owners Manual can be found on our website.
The (2) two year limited warranty is conditioned upon the bicycle being use of your bicycle. In the event that your frame breaks or malfunctions, YETI Cycles shall have no liability or ridden under normal conditions and having been properly maintained. This warranty does not apply to the obligation beyond the repair or replacement of your frame pursuant to the terms outlined in the warranty.
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