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3 COMPRESSIO , REBOU D A D LE GTH
Compression and rebound
Compression damping controls the energy
absorption when the shock absorber is being
compressed, thus controls how easy the shock
absorber compresses when the rear wheel is
being loaded or hits a bump.
Rebound damping controls the energy
absorption when the shock absorber is being
extended and controls how fast the shock
absorber returns to its normal position after
being compressed.
Set compression and rebound
Use a 3 mm Allen key, or your fingers, to adjust
the compression and rebound damping.
Turn clockwise to increase the damping, turn
counter clockwise to decrease the damping.
How to set
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to fully closed
position (position zero [0]). Then, turn counter
clockwise to open, and count the clicks until
you reach the recommended number of clicks.
See recommended Setup data in the Mounting
Instructions for your shock absorber.
Cautione!
✋
Turn the adjusters gently not to damage delicate
sealing surfaces.
Length
When you change the shock absorber length,
you change the steering geometry as well as the
chain force.
A shorter shock absorber gives a lower
motorcycle. The fork angle as well as the trail
will increase, and normally the chain force will
be reduced with less anti-squat as a result.
Another result when you change the length is a
slight change of center of gravity.
A longer shock absorber gives a higher
motorcycle. The fork angle and trail will
decrease and normally the chain force will
increase with more anti-squat as a result.
Another result is a slight change of center of gravity.
Warninge!
⚠
Change the length moderately on modern supersport and
race bikes. A small change can make a big difference.
Change shock absorber length
1. Measure the ride height before and after you
change the length (see chapter 5).
2. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
3.
Use two 24 mm wrenches. Hold the upper nut
with one hand and at the same time loosen
the lock nut (lower nut).
4. Turn the end eye/bracket to the desired
length. 1 turn is the same as 1 mm shock
absorber length.
5. Tighten to 40 Nm.
Warninge!
⚠
Make sure that you tighten the lock nut after you have
changed the length.
Warninge!
⚠
Do not thread out the adjustable end eye/bracket more
than that the groove is fully visible beneath the lock nut.
This is maximum length.
gold
C = compression
R = rebound
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