PIAGGIO beverly 500, User Manual

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02_04
Shock absorbers adjustment (02_04)
The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions using the ring nut located
in the lower part of the shock absorbers and the specific spanner supplied.
Minimum preloading
Position 1 : driver only
Medium preloading
Position 2 : driver and top-box
Medium preloading
Position 3 : rider and passenger
Maximum preloading
Position 4 : driver, passenger, and top-box.
The specific shock absorber wrench must be used to perform this operation. If there
is too much resistance use the spark-plug wrench together with the shock absorber
wrench.
CAUTION
RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADING NOT CORRECTLY SET
FOR THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE PASSENGER, COULD REDUCE THE COM-
FORT OF THE RIDE AND THE PRECISION OF THE STEERING.
WARNING
WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA-
TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES.
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