Read this manual carefully!
Pay special attention to statements pro-
ceded by the following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means: Attention!
Your safety is involved!
Failure to follow these warning instructions
may result in
severe or fatal injury
to any-
one working with, inspecting or using this
shock absorber, or to bystanders.
Caution indicates that special precautions
must be taken to avoid damage to the
shock absorber.
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
!
WARNING
CAUTION!
NOTE!
WARNING!
1.
Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer,
may affect the vehicle’s stability.
Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may oc-
cur after fi tting the shock absorber.
2.
The vehicle service manual must
be referred to
when installing this shock
absorber.
3. Please study and make certain you fully
understand the mounting instructions and
the Owner’s manual before handling this
shock absorber. If you have any questions
regarding proper installation procedures,
contact an Öhlins dealer.
!
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S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
During storage and transport, especially at high
ambient temperature, the oil and grease used
for assembling may run out inside the packing
and damage the expanded polystyrene packing
material. This is not unusual and is in no way
detrimental to the shock absorber.
M O U N T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install
the shock absorber.
Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
When working on a raised vehicle, make
sure that it is securely supported to prevent
it from tipping.
1.
2.
3.
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1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand.
2
Loosen the upper and the lower attachments of
the original shock absorber.
3
Loosen the bolt that connects the control and
drop link.
4
Raise the rear wheel and remove the original
shock absorber downwards.
5
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Start with
pulling the gas reservoir and hydraulic preload
adjuster to the right side.
6
Attach the Öhlins shock absorber. Use the screw
and nut provided in this kit for the clevis. Reinstall
the linkage.
7
Install the reservoir with the supplied rubber
mounts and hose clamps.
8
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the si-
lencer bracket according to the sketch.
9
Fixate the hoses with the tie wraps provided
in this kit.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the cor-
rect torque and that nothing restrains the shock
absorber when the suspension is compressed or
extended. Consult the Vehicle Service Manual.
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Read more about the shock absorber in your
Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
