Öhlins shock absorber 36 E
Your Öhlins shock absorber type 36 E features
the following adjusters:
Spring preload adjuster
Adjustments are made by turning the rings on
the shock absorber body. Clockwise for harder
adjustment, counter clockwise too release the
preload.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the motorcycle. If you have
changed the setting check like this:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread. Turn
the damping adjusters clockwise to fully closed (pos.
zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open and count
the clicks until you reach the recommended number
of clicks. See Setup data at last page.
CAUTION!
Do not use to much force, delicate sealing surfaces
can be damaged.
Spring
preload
adjuster
Owners Manual
Mounting instruction Öhlins shock absorber
KA 216 for Kawasaki Street Line
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Bike on a stand.
Bike on the ground.
Bike with rider on.
Checking sag and ride height
Front suspension
F1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended
= ............
F2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............
F3. Bike on the ground with rider
= ............
Free sag
F1 - F2 = ............
Ride height
F2 - F3 = ............
Rear suspension
R1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended
= ............
R2. Bike on the ground without rider = ........... .
R3. Bike on the ground with rider
= ............
Free sag
R1 - R2 = ............
Ride height
R2 - R3 = ............
NOTE!
If ride height is higher than recommended,
softer spring/springs must be used.
If ride height is lower than recommended,
harder spring/springs must be used.
Contact your Öhlins dealer for advice.
Setup data
Total length
347 mm
Stroke
92 mm
Preload spring
19 mm
F1
R1
F2
R2
F3
R3
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80
www.ohlins.com
KA 216. Issued 02 08 12
