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Leaf Spring Related Precauons
The Living Link leaf spring, and its associated hardware, which include the 8 T30 Torx
fasteners, main pivot clevis, and cap hardware are to be treated as integral to the rear
triangle of the frame.
Do not aempt to remove or modify the leaf spring!
Doing so is likely to damage the leaf spring, hardware, and possibly the rear triangle itself.
Any quesons or concerns regarding the leaf spring should be directed to Spot:
www.spotbikes.com
customerservice@spotbikes.com
303-278-3955
It is recommended to periodically check the torque on the 8 leaf spring mounng fasteners.
This should be done approximately every 100 hours of ride me, or once per year,
depending on which occurs sooner.
1. Fit your torque wrench with a T30 Torx bit and the shortest extension required to reach
the fasteners.
2. Clamp the bicycle securely in a work stand and remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the forward shock pivot screw and pin, and swing the shock down and
outwards. Very carefully compress the rear suspension by liing the rear triangle at the
rear dropout area. The leaf spring will inially resist compression, but once past mid
travel, it will tend to pull the rear swingarm upward. Let the suspension come to rest in
the upward posion to gain access to the leaf spring mounng screws. Do not over-
compress the suspension causing a back-bend in the leaf spring. This could damage the
leaf spring and lead to failure.
4. Turning the torque wrench clockwise (as seen looking at the head of the fastener) and
verify that all 8 fasteners are at or above 12N-m (106in-lb).
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