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Monster 696/696+
- M.Y. 2009 - edition 00
Use and maintenance
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
Adjuster (1), located on the left-hand side at the point at which the top of the shock absorber is fixed to the rear sub-frame,
controls rebound damping.
Adjuster nuts (2) and (3), located at the bottom of the shock absorber, serve to adjust the preload of the outer spring.
Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise to stiffen the damping
H
and anti-clockwise to soften it
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Standard setting:
first turn the adjuster (1) fully clockwise, then turn it anti-clockwise:
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clicks.
To adjust the spring preload, unscrew the lower adjuster nut (3) using a pin wrench. Screw the lower nut (3) in or out to increase
or reduce the preload.
Warning
To turn the preload adjuster nuts, use only a specific tool and take care, otherwise the wrench pins may slip off the nut.
This could injure your hands. Never use a wrench with a too small pin or with a too short handle.
Important
When adjusting the spring preload, do not exceed a spring length of
181
mm to avoid damaging the swingarm.
Standard length of the preloaded spring on the shock absorber with the rear wheel raised off the ground:
150±1
mm.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with high-pressure gas and can cause injuries if inexpertly dismantled.
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