Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP, Owner'S Manual

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Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The rear shock absorber has adjusters that enable
you to suit the setting to the load on the motorcycle.
Knob (1) located on the expansion reservoir adjusts
the damping during the compression phase. Knob
(3), located on the upper connection holding the
shock absorber to the swinging arm, adjusts the
damping during the rebound phase (return).
Turn knobs (1) or (3) clockwise to stiffen the damping,
or counter clockwise to soften it.
The two ring nuts (2), located in the shock absorber
lower side, adjust the external spring preload. To
change spring preload, slacken the upper locking
ring nut.
Then TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the lower ring nut to
INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload.
STANDARD setting from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
-
rebound: loosen adjuster (3) by 16 clicks from
max. (fully closed position);
- compression: loosen adjuster (1) by 18 clicks from
max. (fully closed position);
- spring preload: 8 mm from min. (fully
uncompressed).
Attention
To turn the preload adjuster ring nut use a pin
wrench. Pay attention to avoid hand injuries by
hitting motorcycle parts in case the wrench tooth
suddenly slips on the ring nut groove while moving it.
Attention
The shock absorber is filled with gas under
pressure and may cause severe damage if taken
apart by unskilled persons.
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