Mounting Instructions
Before installing this product, check the contents
of the kit listed below. If anything is missing,
please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
Part
no.
Pcs.
Before installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any damage to shock absorber or the vehicle, or
injury to persons, if the instructions for install-
ing and maintenance are not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Therefore,
although these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at the time of
printing, there may be minor differences between
your product and this manual. Please consult
your Öhlins dealer if you have any questions
regarding the contents of the manual.
A D J U S T M E N T S
S E T- U P D ATA
Shock absorber length
306 mm
Stroke 64
mm
Recommended settings:
Rebound adjustment
12 clicks
Compression adjustment
10 clicks
Spring preload
14 mm
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Hydraulic spring preload adjuster
Turn the knob on the hydraulic adjuster
clockwise to set the spring preload. Turn
counter clockwise to release it.
Compression damping
Adjust by turning the knob on the reservoir.
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn
counter clockwise to decrease it.
Rebound damping
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft above
the end bracket.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cifi c brand and make of the vehicle. If you have
changed the setting, reset according to the
following:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn clockwise to fully closed. Turn counter
clockwise to open and count the clicks until you
reach the recommended number.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged. Handtighten only.
Mounting Instructions SU601_1 issued 2006 08 16
1
1
2
2
3
Shock absorber
SU601
1
Screw
00429-11
1
Nut
00430-01
1
Rubber mount
00230-01
2
Hose clamp
00643-02
2
Tie wrap
00231-01
4
Öhlins Sticker
00192-01
2
Memo Notes Sticker
01180-01
1
Öhlins Owner’s Manual
07241-02
1
Shock absorber SU601
for GSF 1200 Bandit
3
Read more about setting the shock absorber in
your Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
