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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the suspension compo-
nents can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Set adjusting screws
7
,
8
and
9
in the positions determined when disassem-
bling.
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Bleeding and filling the damper
Info
Before working with the vacuum pump, carefully read the operating manual included with the vacuum pump.
Completely open the adjusting elements of the rebound and compression damping.
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Remove the screw from the filling port.
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Mount adapter
1
on the damper.
Info
Hand-tighten only without using a tool.
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Connect adapter
1
to connector
2
of the vacuum pump.
Vacuum pump (T1240S) (
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Clamp the damper with soft jaws or hold it as shown in the photo.
Info
Clamp the damper only lightly.
The filling port must be located at the highest position.
The piston rod moves in and out during filling; do not immobilize it by hold-
ing it with your hand.
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Position the control lever as shown in the photo.
Control lever
External tank
3
is set to
Closed
,
Damper
4
is set to
Vacuum
and
Oil reservoir
5
is set to
Vacuum
.
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Activate
On/Off
switch
6
.
The suction process begins.
Pressure gauge
7
drops to the required value.
< 0 bar
Vacuum gauge
8
drops to the required value.
4 mbar
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Determine distance
A
between the floating piston and reservoir hole with the spe-
cial tool.
Depth micrometer (T107S) (
The floating piston is located in the lowermost position.
