Bos IDYLLE SC 2014 User manual - Manual (Page 5)

Tuning tips :
When it comes down to hydraulic setting there is no such thing as a magical formula, many factors have to be taken
into account (bike balance, spring rate, geometry of the bike…).Having said that, you can draw conclusions from
what follows :
- Excessive diving of the bike upon braking : harden the compression.
- Often bottom out: harden the compression.
- Feeling harsh on roots or square edges : soften the compression
- Uncomfortable, arms pain : soften the rebound.
- The forks don’t spring back and stay low after succession of bumps : soften the rebound.
- Front too high (in dynamic situation) : harden the rebound.
Whenever you are far from the standard settings (factory settings) It’s always better to consider what influences
the performance of the forks. Proceed step by step, one setting at a time by hardening or softening few click each
time. If you ever get lost while you are setting up the forks, always go back to its original settings.
Starting point adjustments – IDYLLE SC
Recreational use
Racing use
3.1 Air bleeding
Idylle SC is fitted with a bleeding screw on the top of the right stanchion.
Bleeding your forks on regular basis will reduce the pressurising effect that always happens with those forks.
We recommend to bleed your forks every 5 rides in racing use or every 10 rides in recreationnal use.All you have
to do is to undo the bleeding screw and put them back on, no need to compress the forks.
3.2 Cleaning your forks
It is compulsory to clean your forks every time you use them, without waiting !
Nothing’s worse for your fork’s seals than dry mud.
It is very simple to clean your forks : wipe off the stanchion with a clean rag and then slightly lube the stanchion
(with silicon based product). Using of degreaser is totally forbidden.
On the same note, do not power wash the forks! It will only push the mud inside the forks and get it stuck
between the stanchion and the seals.
Cleaning Air bleeding Oil service Full service
Recreational use After each ride Every 10 rides once a year Every 2 years
Racing use After each ride Every 5 rides twice a year once a year
Compression : 15 clicks from the fully tighten position.
Rebound : 18 clicks from the fully tighten position.
Compression : ouvrir de 8 clics depuis position fermée à fond
Détente : ouvrir de 16 clics depuis position fermée à fond
3. MAINTENANCE
Compression : 8 clicks from the fully tighten position.
Rebound : 15 clicks from the fully tighten position.
The oil service and full service must be performed by a BOS approved center. The BOS approved centers are
the only able to identify and appraise a damaged or worn part, especially in case of shock or wear on structural
elements such as the legs, the stanchions and the crowns.
IMPORTANT