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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

BM 543_6, issued 20091103

Mounting Instruction

Öhlins shock absorber kit BM 543

for BMW R1200 GS - Rear

© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the

written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.

Kit Contents

Before installing the shock absorber, please 

check the contents of the kit. If anything is 

missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.

Description 

Article no.

Before Installing

Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held 

responsible for any damage to shock 

absorber or vehicle, or injury to persons, if 

the instructions for fitting and maintenance 

are not followed exactly.               

    

Similarly, the warranty will become null and 

Öhlins products are subject to continuous 

improvement and development. 

Consequently, although these instructions 

include the most up-to-date information 

available at the time of printing, there 

may be minor differences between your 

shock absorber and this manual. Please 

consult your Öhlins dealer if you have any 

questions regarding the contents of this 

manual.

NOTE!

Read more about sag and ride height and differ-

ent settings in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.

Adjustments

Compression Damping Adjuster

Adjust  by  turning  the  knob  on  top  of 

the reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase 

damping, turn counter clockwise to de-

crease it.

Spring Preload Adjuster

Adjust  by  turning  the  knob  on  the  hy-

draulic adjuster. Turn clockwise to set the 

spring  preload.  Turn  counter  clockwise 

to release it.

Rebound Damping Adjuster

Adjust by turning the adjuster wheel at the 

bottom of the piston rod. Turn clockwise 

to increase damping, turn counter clock-

wise to decrease it.

Length Adjuster

Adjust by turning the end bracket. Tighten 

the lock nut to lock the position.

NOTE!

When  delivered  the  Öhlins  shock  absorber  is 

dialed  to  recommended  settings  for  the  spe-

cific brand and make of the motorcycle. If you 

have  changed  the  setting,  reset  according  to 

the following:

The adjuster has a normal right hand thread. Turn 

the damping adjuster clockwise to fully closed 

(pos. zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open 

and count the clicks until you reach the recom-

mended number. 

See Set-up data above.

CAUTION!

Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can 

be damaged.

Maximum 

length when 

the groove is 

visible.

WARNING!

The adjustable end eye/bracket must not 

be threaded out more that the the groove 

is fully visible beneath the lock nut. After 

adjusting, make sure that the lock nut is 

tightened.

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Set-up data

Spring pre-load 

17 mm

Compression damping 

12 clicks

Rebound damping 

15 clicks

Shock absorber data

Shock absorber length 

403 

+12 

mm

Shock absorber stroke 

78 mm

Rec. Sag and Ride Height

F1 - F2: 

40-50 mm

F1 - F3: 

55-65 mm

R1 - R2: 

5-15 mm   

R1 - R3: 

25-35 mm

Read more about sag and ride 

height in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual.

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BM 543 (1)

Screw MC6S 6x16 

01046-01 (2) 

Screw MC6S 8x16 

01046-22 (1)

Washer 

00153-01 (1)

Bracket 

02267-05 (1) 

Bracket 

02267-06 (1)

Öhlins Sticker 

00192-01 (2)

Memo Notes Sticker 

01180-01 (1)

Öhlins Owners Manual 

07241-02 (1)

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