APRILIA DORSODURO 750 ABS 2015, Manual

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03_04
03_05
Rear shock absorbers adjustment (03_04, 03_05, 03_06, 03_07)
The rear suspension consists of a spring-shock absorber unit linked to the frame via
uniball joints.
To adjust the setting, the shock absorber has one set screw (1) to adjust rebound
damping, a ring nut for spring preloading adjustment (2), a locking ring nut (3) and a
set screw for adjusting compression damping (4)(Factory).
CAUTION
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS RECOM-
MENDED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN WET OR DUSTY AREAS, OFF ROAD OR
FOR SPORTING APPLICATIONS.
CHECK AND IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
THE STANDARD REGULATION OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS INTEN-
DED TO SATISFY NORMAL TOUR DRIVING CONDITIONS.
IN ANY CASE IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSERT PERSONAL SETTINGS, DEPENDING
ON VEHICLE UTILIZATION.
WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CLICKS OF THE ADJUSTER SCREW (1),
ALWAYS START FROM THE STIFFEST SETTING (ADJUSTER SCREW FULLY
CLOCKWISE).
TO AVOID DAMAGE, DO NOT FORCE THE ADJUSTER SCREWS (1) BEYOND
THE RESPECTIVE END OF TRAVEL ON EITHER SIDE.
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Turn the (1) screw to adjust the shock absorber hydraulic rebound damping.
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