SHERCO X-RIDE 1.25 User manual

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Sherco Motorcycle
Assembly Instructions
This manual is intended to be used as an
assembly guide for the Sherco 1.25 – 2.9 Trials
Motorcycles. The motorcycle shown in the
pictures is a new 2002, 2.9, the one that you are
assembling may be slightly different but the
principles shown will apply to all of the models
indicated.
The technician shown in the photographs is
David Chaves who received his training at the
Sherco factory in Spain. David is also a member
of Team Sherco and is competing in the NATC
national series as a Champ rider.
The pictures start out showing the bike in the
crate and progress through the complete
assembly process.
If you have any question or are not certain
about any procedure call Ryan Young Products
on 1-800-607-8742.

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Set the crate upright as
shown.
These pictures
show how the bike
is packaged and
shipped from the
factory.

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Remove both of the
straps.
Preparation for
assembly.

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Lift the box off of the bike and set aside.

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These pictures
show the bike in
it’s shipping
configuration.

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This picture shows how the axle bolt is used
to retain the bike to the crate.

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Set the front wheel and the package containing
the plastic parts aside.

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Carefully remove all of the protective plastic wrap.

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The bike is now ready to be assembled.

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David removes the 2 rear
bolts and loosens the
front 2, This allows him to
install the handlebars
without having to
completely remove the
clamps.
Handlebar Installation

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The handlebar adjustment is unique to each rider,
David usually rolls them forward. These 4 bolts
should be tightened to 15 ft lbs.

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In order to remove the bike from the wooden crate
you must remove the front axle. The first step is to
loosen the 2 bolts on the front of the fork leg.

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Carefully remove the front axle, If it is in a bind you
may have to loosen the fork brace bolts.

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David now sets the bike on a stand so that he can install
the front wheel.
Front Wheel Installation

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Make sure that the threads in the fork are clean,
David uses an air gun and blows out any foreign
material that may be present.

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David makes sure that the axle fits perfectly before he
installs the wheel. If the fork legs are not aligned
properly the threads on the axle can be ruined. You
may have to loosen the fork brace bolts in order to
properly install the axle.

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Make sure that there is enough clearance between the
brake pads to install the brake disc. In this case the pads
were touching.

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Loosen the brake adjusting screw enough so that the
brake lever has free play. This will allow the brake pads
to be pushed apart so that the brake disc will fit.

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David used a small screw driver and gently opened up
the brake pads so he can install the front wheel
assembly. DO NOT FORCE THE PADS APART AS YOU
COULD DAMAGE THEM.

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Carefully slide the disc between the brake pads
Install the axle.