WARNING!
1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may occur
after installing the shock absorber.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owner’s manual before handling this
shock absorber kit. If you have any questions
regarding proper installation procedures,
contact an Öhlins dealer.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins shock
absorber
!
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
at high ambient temperature, the oil and
grease used for assembling may leak inside
the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
shock absorber.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel is off the ground.
2
Remove the passenger’s and the rider’s seat.
3
Loosen the silencer, one bolt and a clamp, and
remove it.
NOTE!
If the motorcycle has the ESA-shock absorber
system: Disconnct the electrical connectors
from the shock absorber, Make sure that the
electrical connectors on the motorcycle are
safe from contact with water.
Mounting Instructions
Safety Signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Attention! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warning instruc-
tions could result in
severe or fatal
injury
to anyone working with, inspect-
ing or using the shock absorber, or to
bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special pre-
cautions must be taken to avoid damage
to the shock absorber.
NOTE!
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
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WARNING!
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install
the shock absorber.
2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
3. When working on a raised vehicle, make sure
that it is securely supported to prevent it from
tipping over.
!
4
Remove the lower and the upper bolt of the
original shock absorber. Start with the lower.
5
Remove the original shock absorber from the
left side of the vehicle.
6
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Start with the
upper attachment.
The reservoir should be at
the top on the left side of the vehicle.
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the
frame, on the left side of the vehicle, as indicated
in the figure.
7
Reinstall the silencer and the seats.
NOTE!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or re-
stricts movement of the shock absorber when
the suspension is being fully compressed or
extended.
R1
R2
R3
F1
F2
F3
Bike on a stand
Bike on the ground
Bike with rider on
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 = ............
Check sag and ride height
5
Rear wheel
Left side view
6
Correct orientation of the Öhlins
Shock absorber
M6 screws
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