Service

WARNING: TopHat and all air sprung suspension systems operate under high pressure.  Remove all air pressure from the system before installation or service.

Never pressurize any part of the system if the TopHat is not securely installed or if damage of any kind is suspected.

TopHat and all Ride886 products should be installed and serviced by a trained bicycle service technician, in accordance with both Ride886 and original manufacturer specifications. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your suspension product, or you have not performed this kind of work before, please take it to a qualified bicycle mechanic or suspension service center. Improperly installed or serviced products can fail, resulting in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 

We accept no responsibility nor liability for injury, component damage, or failure of any description in the case of self-installed and/or self-serviced components. 

Required tools.

All TopHat models can be serviced with a combination of basic tools.

General service

Basic maintenance should be completed each time you service your suspension fork. TopHat is compatible with all MTB suspension fork greases and lubricants.

Warning!

Remove all pressure from both the (+) and (++) chambers before service.

Thru-shaft disassembly

Do not try to unthread the thru-shaft with only hand tools. It is factory installed with high strength adhesive and is intended to be permanent. Removal requires localized heat of 500°F (260°C) prior to disassembly.

This page contains the following service procedures:

  • Complete disassembly and reassembly.
  • General service and lubrication.
  • Volume reducer installation and removal.
  • Piston spacer installation and removal.
  • Service videos.

Service videos