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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.3
Front shock absorber - adjusting the cross over
Info
The cross over setting is used to adjust the suspension travel of the short (soft) spring.
Greater cross over makes the suspension at the front softer and the front of the vehicle lies lower. The suspension travel and
the progressive part of the long (hard) spring are not fully utilized.
Less cross over makes the suspension at the front harder and the front of the vehicle lies higher.
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Jack up the vehicle. (
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Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
100084-10
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Loosen adjusting ring
using special tool
.
Hook wrench, Öhlins (83019001000) (
400348-11
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Cross over setting
is measured between sliding bushing
and the collar of
spring retainer
.
Specification
Cross over
17±1.5
mm (0.67±0.059
in)
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Change the settings accordingly and lock the adjusting ring.
Info
The sliding bushing is made of plastic. Therefore, do not lock it too tightly
to avoid damaging the thread.
The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
8.4
Front shock absorber - spring preload
Warning
Danger of accidents
Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before you change the spring preload, make a note of the groove in which the securing clip is positioned. When making adjust-
ments, always start from the standard setting.
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Jack up the vehicle. (
–
Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
100083-10
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Press the spring pack and spring retainer
down to make securing clip
accessi-
ble.
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Using pliers, position the securing clip in one of the upper grooves. Do not over-
strain the securing clip.
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Release the spring pack and measure the length of the unloaded spring pack.
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