Standard rear shock absorber setting is adjusted
to suit most high and low speed riding conditions,
to transport the rider plus luggage.
However, this set can be modified for specific
needs according to vehicle use.
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, WAIT FOR THE
ENGINE AND SILENCER TO COOL COMPLETELY.
ADJUSTMENTS
Regular adjustment (standard):
- rider only.
Half load adjustment:
- (for example, rider with passenger or with luggage).
Maximum load adjustment:
- (e.g. rider, passenger and luggage).
CAUTION
SET SPRING PRELOADING AND SHOCK ABSORBER REBOUND DAMPING ACCORDING TO
THE VEHICLE USE CONDITIONS. HYDRAULIC REBOUND DAMPING MUST ALWAYS BE IN-
CREASED TOGETHER WITH SPRING PRELOAD TO PREVENT UNDESIRABLE BOUNCING. IF
NECESSARY, CONTACT AN Official Moto Guzzi Dealer. TRY RIDING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STREET UNTIL THE OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT IS OBTAINED.
SHOCK ABSORBER SETTING TABLE
Regular load adjustments are the standard settings by manufacturer
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Preload - regular load conditions
15 clicks starting from knob (2) fully loosened
Preload - half-load conditions
28 clicks starting from knob (2) fully loosened
Preload - maximum load conditions
33 clicks starting from knob (2) fully loosened
Rebound - regular load conditions
24 clicks starting from screw (1) fully tightened
Rebound - half -load conditions
20 clicks starting from screw (1) fully tightened
Rebound - maximum load conditions
18 clicks starting from screw (1) fully tightened
(1) THE SETTING SHOWN IN THE TABLE MAY NEED TO BE MODIFIED ACCORDING TO THE
TYRE AND ROAD TYPE.
NOTE
(2) IF FITTED.
Stelvio 1200 NTX MY11
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