Intense Cycles M9 PRO - Maintenance and Torque Specs; Shock Setup and Tuning

Maintenance
M9-FRO Torque specs:
Upper swing link shoulder bolts : 300 in/lbs (33 N-m)
Lower link main pivot pin/axles : 100 in/lbs (11 N-m)
G3 dropout bolts : 48-72 in/lbs (5.5-8 N-m)
Head tube pinch bolt : 35 in/lbs (3.5 N-m)
Upper shock mount bolts :
Lower shock mount bolts :
Following are guidelines, depending on your components:
ISCG Tabs : 40 in/lbs (40 N-m)
Rear derailleur : 70-88 in/lbs (8-10 N-m)
Replace bearings as needed, which are available through Intense an dealer or
www.intensecycles.com. Below is a general maintence schedule:
Shock setup
Please see the CaneCreek special section at the end of the manual (page 17-18)
for specic shock setup and tuning. Below is a general guideline for the FOX RC4
shock. More specic shock tuning can be found on www.foxracingshox.com
Rider weight
(lbs)
spring rate preload Sag Boost Valve
Boost Valve
Progression
LSC
(clicks out)
HSC
(clicks out)
Rebound
(clicks out)
Under 120 300 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 140 psi 3.5 12 1 revolution 1 revolution
120-140 350 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 3.5 10 1 revolution 1 revolution
140-160 350-400 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 3.5 10 1 revolution 1 revolution
160-180 400 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 3.5 9 1 revolution 1 revolution
180-200 450 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 3.5 9 1 revolution 1 revolution
200-220 450 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 3.5 7 1 revolution 1 revolution
Over 220 500 1 turn-till snug 1" | 25mm 160 psi 2 6 1 revolution 1 revolution
Every:
PERFORM Ride Month 3 months Year
check all bolts/fasteners X
check tires and pressure X
Wipe bike down or wash if
muddy
X
check air pressure on shock X
Check headset, adjust if
needed
X
pump grease into ttings X
check spoke tension X
check chain for bent links
or stretched overall length
X
remove shock and cycle
frame to check bearings
X
Complete tune by
authorized INTENSE dealer
X
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