Benelli 2014 BN600, Service Manual

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FRAME/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK
SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
A
NOTE:
Support the motorbike correctly, so that it cannot fall over.
Adjustment
• Adjust the spring preload Fig. A
The rear shock absorber is fi tted with an adjustment ring nut for
the pre-load of spring *A and a return ring nut (D) *
.
(**)Shock absorber ring nut adjustment tool
Code:......................
• To increase the spring's preload and therefore make the
suspension more rigid, turn the adjustment ring nut “A” in
direction (B).
• To
reduce
the spring's preload and therefore make the sus-
pension softer, turn the adjustment ring nut “A” in direction
(C). At the end of the adjustment, tighten the return ring nut
(D).
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not try turning over the
maximum or minimum setting.
Position Distance
Min.
0 mm
Max. 10 mm
Adjustment
• Adjustment of the hydraulic brake action in extension Fig. B
It is possible to adjust the hydraulic brake device using the ad-
justment screw "E" using a screwdriver.
•
Turn it clockwise to increase the brake action and anticlock-
wise to reduce it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not try turning over the
maximum or minimum setting.
B
+
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D
C
B
A
E