TUNING THE CHASSIS 12
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12.1
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling charac-
teristic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any lug-
gage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.
E01098-10
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Set the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
1
using the
hook wrench and the extension from the tool set.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
5 clicks
Full payload
10 clicks
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different posi-
tions.
Summary of Contents for Vitpilen 401 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 VITPILEN 401 Art no 3402207en ...
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Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 29 2 Green and blue symbols 254 INDEX 255 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels E01139 10 ...
Page 29: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 27 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 1 View of vehicle front left example E01095 10 ...
Page 32: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 30 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example E01094 10 ...
Page 131: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 129 T02156 10 Remove screw 2 R03609 10 Remove nut 3 ...
Page 136: ...13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 134 R03606 10 Mount new cable ties ...
Page 137: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 135 T02154 10 Secure the cable in the holders ...
Page 179: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 177 E01106 10 Main work Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2 ...