Syntace SCREW-ON GRIPZ MOTO User manual

MANUAL
Syntace GmbH · Dammweg1 · 83342 Tacherting · Germany · Tel. [phone] · Fax: -6365 · [e-mail] · www.syntace.de
SYNTACE SCREW-ON GRIPZ MOTO
2019-09-12 E\\
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW SYNTACE
SCREW-ON GRIPZ. Please carefully read all instructions as we have
included some important information and helpful tips.
NOTE: for 2009 the angle between the knob and the crosshairs
of the Screw-On Gripz has changed. Precisely, the angle of
the knob relative to the crosshairs has changed. However, the
Moto-crosshairs have not changed their position and are still
designed to face directly into the lower arm in order to provide
best damping properties.
Syntace Screw-on Gripz from 2009 onwards, are mounted on the
handlebar without additional bar plugs. The Moto grip’s new integ-
rated bar end protection design with alloy insert reliably protects
your carbon handlebar end. Additionally, it saves another few grams
when compared to the previous alternative with bar plugs.
Mounting
• Mount the enclosed end
caps to the handlebar by
removing the backing of the
double sided tape.
• Apply a little Syntace Dynamics friction paste to the clamping sur-
faces on the bar and inside the grips.
• Slide the Screw-On Gripz onto the MTB handlebar (Ø 22,2) in one
move until it hits the end-stop.
• Ensure the end caps are
securely held in place and
are positioned correctly in
the grips.
CAUTION: Do not put the end caps inside the grips and then
mount the grips. If this is done, it can happen that the grips are
not fully mounted on the handlebar. If the grip becomes lose
by incorrect installation, dangerous situations (with possible
consequence of death) could arise.
• In order to make best use of the integrated slip-off protection, yet
retain the free movement of the hand, we suggest following: twist
the respective grip until the clamping slit of the slip-off protection is
at approx. 5 o’clock on the right, and at approx. 7 o’clock on the left.
Linke Hand
7 Uhr
Max. 3 Nm!
Rechte Hand
5 Uhr
• Tighten the grip’s clamping screws with 3 Nm. (Allenkey KW 4, e.g.
long side of the Syntace X-FIX, if neccessary: TORX 25). If you do
not own a torque tool, only use the short end of the Syntace key as
a lever!
• On chrome handlebars (quite rare) or similar, 60-80 mm of the bar
ends may need to be roughened up a little (e.g. with abrasive paper)
to ensure a non-twisting fit. Do not “sand-through” the handlebar’s
protecting surface layer.
• When fitting to clear lacquer carbon handlebars also roughen up
the surface layer a little in order to ensure the grip does not twist.
• When using grip shift style shifters (e.g. Gripshift) the grips may be
shortened by a maximum of 23mm.
TIP: the brake levers at approx 20-25mm from the inside end of
the grip. This allows you to operate the brakes with the required
leverage for efficient one-finger (or two finger) braking while
keeping best control of your bike.

Syntace GmbH · Dammweg1 · 83342 Tacherting · Germany · Tel. [phone] · Fax: -6365 · [e-mail] · www.syntace.de
Care, maintenance and safety
Proper maintenance and care will ensure a long life and reliable
function of your Syntace products. Please follow these simple steps
to maintain your system:
• Syntace Screw-on Gripz are exclusively designed for the use on
bicycles.
• Syntace Screw-on Gripz are not intended for the use with bar ends.
• Regularly, and especially after crashes, check the grips for secure
fit and damage. Do only ride your bike with fully functioning grips.
• Grips are always subjected to standard abrasive wear through
hand or glove contact or when crashing. This is not covered by the
warranty for manufacturing and material defects.
CLEANING THE SCREW-ON GRIPZ: Unfortunately the Syntace
Screw-on Gripz are just as prone to damage by oil, as grips by
other manufacturers. Therefore, (especially when fitting or blee-
ding hydraulic brakes) we suggest special care is taken to ensure
no brake fluid, oil or grease is brought into contact with the grips.
Should these substances such as oil or hand cream (even sun cream
or cockpit spray) come in contact with the grips, wash with dishwas-
hing liquid or soap instantly. The same applies to when the grip feels
spongy. Under no circumstances are solvents to be used.
A simple way of cleaning and
restoring the grip’s rubber
surface is to take them off your
bike, put them in a dishwasher
and wash them using the standard
washing cycle. As the grip’s
material contains oil, it will also
absorb oil and store it in the
materials pores. The more oil, the softer the grip becomes. The
earlier the grip is cleaned, the easier it will be to restore the grip’s
properties to those of a new grip.
WARRANTY
Instead of the legally required 2 year warranty, Syntace gives 10 years
warranty from date of purchase on all material and manufacturing
defects. Only condition: All components are to be installed and used
as outlined in the owner’s manual.
Within the warranty period faulty components will be assessed by
Syntace Germany and accordingly either repaired or replaced.
The exchange of a Liteville frame within the warranty period occurs
free of charge within the first 5 years warranty, in the 5 -10th year
a 50% discount on the respective current retail price is offered. For
the Liteville 901 frame we give 3+7 years warranty, downhill use
included.
If you would like to report a warranty case please send the
component with a written explanation to:
Syntace GmbH
Stefan-Flötzl-Str. 6
83342 Tacherting / Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Further Information at:
www.syntace.de/support
Please note: The latest installation and operating instructions are
always binding for your product at: www.syntace.de/support