Gilera Nexus 500, Workshop Manual, Page: 306 / 406

Rear
A= Connection of rear shock absorber to support
connecting rod: 38 - 46
B = Strut upper connection: 56 - 70
C = Connection of front support strut and shock
absorber to frame: 73 - 80
A = Connection of rear support strut to hub cover:
20-25 N·m
B = Strut lower connection: 30 - 35 Nm*
* Lock using the recommended product
C = Rear support connection to crankcase: 11-13
Nm
D= Assembly plate mounting on strut support:
11-13 Nm
Recommended products
Loctite 243 Medium-strength threadlock
Loctite 243 medium-strength threadlock
The scooter has a "Power Drive" progressive rear suspension system combined with the "Direct Link"
system of engine mounting on the frame that gives exceptional rigidity to the whole system.
The scooter has a special connecting strut between engine and frame that allows the travel gear to be
adjusted to 15 positions.
If is thus possible by turning the ring nut on the lower part of the strut to raise or lower the rear section
of the scooter.
It is possible to adjust the geometry of the rear end to the preference of the rider and thus to adjust the
road bolding of the scooter:
- Lowers the rear section for improved stability at
higher speeds.
Suspensions
Nexus 500
SUSP - 14