Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit BM 503
for BMW R 1200 RT, front
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Öhlins shock absorber 46 ER
Your Öhlins shock absorber type 46 ER features
the following adjusters:
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjuster wheel on the piston shaft above the end
bracket.
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjustments are made by turning the threaded
ring on the shock absorber body. Use the tool
provided. Clockwise for harder adjustment,
counter clockwise to release the pre-load.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the vehicle. If you have
changed the settings, 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 too much force, delicate sealing sur-
faces can be damaged.
Spring
pre-load
adjuster
Rebound
damping
adjuster
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
Part No. BM 503. Issued 05 04 08
Setup data
Shock absorber length
330 mm
Shock absorber stroke
78 mm
Spring pre-load
10 mm
Rebound damping adjuster
16 clicks
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
F1 - 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
R1 - R3 = ............
Bike on a stand.
F1
R1
Bike on the ground.
F2
R2
Bike with rider on.
F3
R3
10
Mount the Öhlins shock absorber in reverse or-
der, first the lower attachment then lower the bike
and fit the upper attachment. Use the original
rubber mounts and sleeve to the upper bracket.
11
Fix the brake tubing.
12
Refit the fairings, covers and fuel tank lid.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is
being fully compressed or extended.
13
Continue your work according to the Owners
Manual, section Adjustments.
