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GASGAS DVO WP Jade X - Setup Guide Owner Manual
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GASGAS DVO WP Jade X - Setup Guide
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, setup, service, and maintenance of your GASGAS DVO WP Jade X suspension system. By following these guidelines, you can ensure the optimal performance and safety of your suspension, maximizing your riding experience. The guide covers various aspects, including pre-ride safety checks, fitment verification, adjustment procedures, and troubleshooting tips, empowering you to fine-tune your suspension to match your riding style and terrain conditions.
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Failure to comply with these warnings and instructions may cause SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, or DAMAGE TO YOUR PRODUCT. Be sure to read this manual carefully before using your DVO suspension. Throughout this manual, reference is made that “an accident” could occur. Any accident may cause damage to the product, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. These instructions contain important information about the correct installation, guidelines for setup, service and maintenance of your suspension. Nevertheless, please be informed that special knowledge and tools are essential to install, service and to maintain DVO Suspension. Common mechanical knowledge may not be sufficient to repair, service or maintain your suspension. Therefore we strongly recommend getting your suspension installed, serviced and/or maintained by a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic. Improper installation, service or maintenance can result in an accident. Forks and rear shocks contain fluids and air under extreme pressure. DO NOT attempt to disassemble any portion of a DVO Suspension product unless instructed to do so by a DVO Suspension authorized technician. PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK 1. DO NOT ride your bicycle if any one of the following test criteria is not passed! Riding your bike without eliminating any defect or carrying out the necessary adjustments can result in an accident, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 2. Do you notice any cracks, dents, bent, or tarnished parts of your suspension fork or shock, or any other part of your bicycle? If so, please contact a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic to check your fork, shock, seat post, saddle, and complete bike. 3. Do you notice any oil leaking from your fork and/or shock? If so, please consult a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic to check your suspension and bike before riding. 4. Make sure your wheel is attached and centered properly in order to avoid any contact with the suspension fork or brake system. Only use genuine DVO Suspension replacement parts. Modification, improper service, or the use of aftermarket replacement or spare parts may result in an accident and VOIDS the warranty of your product. 5. Make sure your axle system is secure. There should be no play between the hub and fork lower. DVO Suspension forks and rear shocks are designed for the usage by a single rider only. 6. Make sure your brakes are properly installed, adjusted, and work properly. This also applies to every other part of your bike like handlebars, pedals, cranks arms, seat post, saddle, etc. DO NOT use DVO Suspension products on any powered vehicle that is not a pedal-assist Class-1 or Class-3 e Bike. Always be equipped with proper safety gear. This includes a properly fitted and fastened helmet. According to your riding style you should use additional safety protection. Make sure your equipment is in flawless condition. 7. Check the cable length and routing of your braking components. Make sure they do not interfere with your steering actions or full compression and extension of your suspension. 8. Check your shock hardware and ensure there is no play between the shock and mounting surfaces. Ensure your shock hardware is tightened to the bike manufacturer’s recommend torque before riding. Make sure you select the correct fork and rear shock according to your frame manufacturer specification. Installing suspension that does not match the geometry of your frame could result in a failure of the suspension itself and void the suspension warranty. Installing a fork or rear shock not designed for your frame will change the geometry and handling of your bike. Learn how to ride and train your skills. Know your limits and never ride beyond those. Study all other manuals provided with your bicycle and make yourself familiar with all components mounted to your bike. 2 Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 3 FITMENT CHECK Shock at Full Extension Things to look for. Check to make sure the shock does NOT come in contact with the frame. Alignment When installing your shock, it should slide in smoothly. If you have to force, bend, or twist the shock into position, something is off. If you run into this problem, double check you have the correct size shock and mounting hardware for your frame. If everything is correct, there could be an alignment issue with your frame. Consult your bike manufacturer for further help. Correct Stroke Length This is a big one! It’s important to make sure the stroke of the shock matches the stroke required of the bicycle. Before installing the coil spring, be sure to cycle the shock to full-travel. There should be NO frame contact points at any spot in the cycle. If at any point in the travel the shock hits the frame, tire hits the seat-tube, or any other contact happens, DO NOT ride the bicycle. Make sure you have the correct specs and contact your bicycle manufacturer. Shock at Bottom Out When the shock and linkage are at full compression, make sure nothing comes in contact or hits. Smooth Movin’ With the shock mounted in the frame and the air released, make sure the linkage and shock cycle smoothly throughout the travel. If it feels notchy and inconsistent, double check torque specs and fitment specs. You may be required to contact your frame manufacturer if the problem persists. 4 Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 5 Tools Needed For Setup 1. Shock Pump 2. Tape Measure or Calipers Jade X WP1 Red Knob: HSC Black Knob: LSC 3. Protective eyewear SOME HELPFUL TIPS 1. All of these settings are just starting points to get you close. Don’t be afraid to use your adjusters or change up your settings to make it perfect for you. Bladder Cap 2. Write down your settings! Modern suspension products have a ton of adjustment which is awesome, but you can get lost. When you find a good spot, write it down so you can always go back to it. 3. Dedicate time to setting your bike up for the trail, not the parking lot. It’s a good idea to get out on the trail and find a section you can repeat. Try different settings to truly feel what the adjusters are doing. Once you truly understand what they do and feel like, you’ll know when to use them in any situation. 4. Balance is key! This is a big one. Try your best to get your fork and shock feeling equal. If the rebound in the rear shock is way faster than the fork, the bike won’t have a very predicable ride. Feel to make sure the rebound, spring rate, and compression are having similar feelings front and back. This will provide a predictable and confidence inspiring ride. 5. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Give us a call, shoot us an email, we’ll get you dialed in! Rebound Knob 6 Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 7 Setting SAG Bladder Adjust The bladder is a tuning feature to tailor the feel of the shock to the rider. Try a higher or a lower pressure to find what suits you. The chart below is a starting point, feel free to try the full pressure range! What is SAG? SAG is the amount the shock compresses under your own body weight. Make sure you check your SAG with all your riding gear on (riding shoes, hydration pack, etc). BLADDER PRESSURE RANGE 140-180PSI DO NOT EXCEED 180PSI The recommended SAG is 25% - 30%. Setting proper SAG is the only way to find the right spring rate for your shock/body weight. Refer to the chart below to find the proper SAG. Stroke Bladder Pressure Base Setting Chart 60mm Rider Weight 65mm Air Pressure (psi) lbs kg 140 120-139 54-63 PLUSH 140-159 64-72 160-179 73-81 180-199 82-90 200-219 91-100 220-239 101-108 240+ 109+ PLUSH 150 160 170 180 (mm’s) 15 16.25 30% SAG (mm’s) 18 19.5 SAG RANGE FIRM FIRM PLUSH FIRM PLUSH FIRM PLUSH FIRM PLUSH FIRM PLUSH FIRM What are bladders in shocks and how do they work? Bladders are located in the reservoir of the rear shock and take the place of a traditional IFP (internal floating piston). They both have the same purpose but completely different ways of executing it. That purpose is to separate the air from the oil. A bladder is basically a balloon which is filled with air and seated to the end cap. The bladder is charged with a high PSI to push back against the oil which creates pressure in the system. As the shock is compressed, oil flows through the system and starts to compress the bladder. 8 25% SAG Can SAG effect the handling of my bike? It is very beneficial to experiment with different SAG settings for various riding styles and suspension kinematics. Less SAG equates to a firmer, more supportive ride, which sits higher up in the travel, but loses some small bump sensitivity and traction. More SAG offers a plusher ride with less support and sits slightly deeper into the travel, but may bottom out easier. Experiment to find the best setting that delivers a balanced ride that allows your suspension to do what it’s intended to do; provide increased traction, control, and comfort! Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 9 Adjusting Compressiona Adjusting Preload Adjusting your preload is a quick way to make slight increases or decreases to your SAG. Red Knob:HSC High speed compression Black Knob: LSC Rotating the coil spring clockwise will decrease your SAG, rotating the coil spring counter clockwise will increase your SAG. LESS SAG One (1) rotation equals 1mm of preload. Do NOT exceed 6mm of preload. If you cannot achieve your desired SAG setting with the supplied spring, you may need to change to a lighter or heavier spring rate. MORE SAG To make preload adjustments, rotate the upper spring collar (1.) to the desired direction until the achieved amount of preload is met. Make sure there is enough tension on the spring so it is not loose or rattling. Jade X WP1 products come with a full range high speed compression adjustment. This is the red knob located behind the black low speed knob. HSC controls the damping force under faster suspension movements. Use this to control the amount of support on bigger impacts such as g-outs, landings, drops, etc. HSC Clicks (starting from closed, fully clockwise) Open 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 More Support Less Support (Counter-Clockwise) Spring Force Base Setting Chart Rider Weight Closed (Clockwise) Starting Point Spring Rate lbs. kg lbs/inch kg/cm 119-132 54-60 300 54 132-154 60-70 350 63 154-176 70-80 400 72 176-220 80-100 450 80 220+ 100+ 500 88 Low speed compression Jade X WP1 level products feature an adjustable low speed compression. Rotate the black LSC knob counter-clockwise until it stops; this is fully open. Rotating the LSC knob clockwise provides a firmer level of support. Too much LSC will cause the suspension to sit too high in its travel, creating harshness and reducing traction. Experiment to find the right level of support for your riding style and trail conditions. LSC Clicks (starting from closed, fully clockwise) MORE SAG - MORE PLUSH LESS SAG - MORE SUPPORT Open 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 Closed More Support Less Support (Counter-Clockwise) (Clockwise) Starting Point 10 Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 11 Tuning Notes Rebound Adjust Rebound controls the speed at which the shock extends after compression. Rebound damping control is relative to the coil spring weight. Higher spring rates requires more rebound damping. Lower spring rates will require less rebound damping so please adjust accordingly. Open 18+ 16 14 12 10 8 6 R REBOUN STE D FA ER REBOU ND OW SL What is Rebound? 4 2 0 Closed Slowest Rebound Setting Fastest Rebound Setting (Clockwise) (Counter-Clockwise) Tech Tip! Rebound settings will vary greatly on bike design, trail conditions, and rider preference. It’s best to start with the rebound adjuster in the closed setting (full clockwise) and adjust out in two-click increments.. 12 Jade X WP1 Set-Up Guide 13
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Key Features
- Provides detailed instructions for installation, setup, service, and maintenance of GASGAS DVO WP Jade X suspension system
- Covers pre-ride safety checks, fitment verification, adjustment procedures, and troubleshooting tips
- Empowers users to optimize suspension performance and safety, maximizing their riding experience
- Suitable for both experienced riders and beginners seeking to understand and maintain their suspension system
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What are the potential consequences of failing to follow the instructions and warnings in the manual?
Failure to comply with the instructions and warnings may lead to serious injury, death, or damage to the product.
Who is recommended to perform suspension installation, service, and maintenance?
It is strongly recommended that suspension installation, service, and maintenance be carried out by a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic, as special knowledge and tools are essential for these tasks.
What should I do if I notice any cracks, dents, bent, or tarnished parts on my suspension or bicycle?
If you notice any such defects, it is crucial to contact a trained and qualified bicycle mechanic to check your fork, shock, seat post, saddle, and complete bike before riding.
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