Ducati HYPERMOTARD 950SP, Owner'S Manual

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Front fork adjustment
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound
(return), compression and spring preload
adjustment.
It is possible to adjust the spring preload on both
legs whereas compression and rebound can only be
adjusted on the LH and RH legs, respectively.
Adjustment is done by external screw adjusters:
1) for rebound adjustment;
2) to adjust the preload of the inner springs;
3) to adjust the compression damping.
Position the motorcycle on its side stand so that it is
stable. Turn adjuster (1) at the top end of the RH fork
leg with a suitable Allen wrench to adjust rebound
damping. Turn adjuster (3) at the top end of the LH
fork leg with a suitable Allen wrench to adjust
compression damping. By turning adjuster screws (1)
and (3) you will hear some clicks; each click
corresponds to a damping setting.
The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the
adjuster turned fully clockwise to the "0" position.
By turning counter clockwise starting from this
position, count the clicks that will correspond to
positions "1", "2" etc.
STANDARD settings are as follows:
-
compression on LH fork leg: 15 clicks (from fully
closed position);
- rebound on RH fork leg: 10 clicks (from fully
closed position);
- spring preload: 10mm (0.4in)(from fully
uncompressed).
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