FSR Demo 8, Owner'S Manual

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As activities such as racing, jumping, severe off road riding, and stunt riding are 

extremely dangerous, SAFETY should always be the first consideration. Don’t ride in 

the race, ride hard off road, try the jump, or do the stunt, 

UNLESS YOU CAN DO SO 

SAFELY.

 Here are some additional recommendations:

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Take lessons from a competent instructor first.

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Do jumps or stunts only in areas designated for this type of riding.

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Start with easy jumps and easy stunts first, and slowly develop skills before trying 

more dangerous jumps or stunts. 

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Wear appropriate safety gear, such as a full face helmet, body armor, full finger 
gloves, etc.

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Make sure by checking with your Specailized authorized dealer that your bike is 
suitable for the kind of activity you intend to engage in.

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Constantly inspect your bicycle for signs of stress: cracks in the paint; dents; 
crushing or bending of the frame; bent components. Do not ride your bicycle if it 
shows such signs of stress.

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Do not seek to bend or break the frame or components. Remember,

 SAFETY FIRST!!!

Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your bike by riding at speed, 

jumping or stunt riding may break or damage parts of the bicycle, which may result in loss 
of control, serious injury or death.

Specialized does not warrant the bicycle frame or components for such activities, and 

expressly disclaims all warranties, including the warranty of fitness for particular purpose 
and merchantability.

Stunt riding, severe off road riding, jumping, or riding downhill at speed is extremely 

dangerous, and the rider voluntarily assumes the risk that the bicycle frame and/or its 

components will bend or break, and voluntarily assumes the risk of injury or death.

SERVICE AND MODIFICATIONS

Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle components more 

complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual or the 

accompanying manuals to provide all of the information required to properly repair and/or 

maintain your bicycle. In order to help minimize the chances of an injury, it is critical for you 

to have work performed by a Specialized authorized dealer.

WARNING!  Service  on  Specialized  bicycles  requires  special  knowledge  and 

tools. Specialized recommends that all service and repairs be performed by a 

Specialized authorized dealer.

Your bicycle has been engineered and tested with specific components and parts. 

Because of the great variety in these items, it is impossible for Specialized to test and 

approve of all possible combinations. Modifying the frame, fork, or any of the components 

may make your bike unsafe. For example, changing the front suspension on your bicycle 
may alter the steering characteristics and/or add stresses to the frame which have not 

been tested for. If you must replace any component, have this done by your Specialized 

authorized dealer.

WARNING! Never modify your frame or bicycle in any way. Do not sand, drill, 

fill, or remove parts. Do not install incompatible forks or suspension parts. An 

improperly modified frame, fork, or component, can cause you to lose control 

and fall.

CAUTION:  Any  modification  of  your  frame,  fork,  or  components  means  that 

your bike no longer meets our specifications and therefore voids your warranty.