Your Öhlins shock absorber type 46 PRXW
features the following adjusters:
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust spring pre-load by turning the rings on
the cylinder house. Use a C-spanner.
Rebound
adjustment
Spring pre-load
adjustment
Low speed
compression
adjustment
High speed
compression
adjustment
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 ex-
tended.
1
Put the motorcycle on a stand so the rear wheel
is off the ground. Make sure that the vehicle is
securely positioned so that it will not fall over.
2
Remove the seat by loosening the rear attach-
ment screws.
3
Remove the left side panel and the remov-
able part of the left sub-frame. Loosen the
hose clamp from the air box and remove the
air box.
6
Place the seat support and seat back in position
and fasten them.
4
Loosen the lower and the upper attachment of
the original shock absorber and remove it.
5
Attach the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
way as the original unit. Fasten it by using the
chamfered screw and washer provided in this
kit for the upper attachment. Use the original
screw for the lower linkage.
7
Continue your work according to the Owner’s
Manual.
Adjustments
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specifi c
brand and make of the motorcycle. If you have
changed the settings, reset according to the
following:
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. See Set-up data on the
last page of this manual.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged.
Compression damping adjuster
Adjustments are made on top of the reservoir.
Low speed adjustments: Slotted centre screw.
High speed adjustments: Hexagon screw.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjuster wheel on the piston shaft above the
end bracket.
WARNING!
!
Mounting Instructions - step 2
Installing the Shock Absorber
Fig.
Removing seat, side panel, left side
sub-frame and air box.
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer
or other qualifi ed person installl your shock
absorber.
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual
are to be followed when changing the shock
absorber.
3. When working on a lifted vehicle make
sure it is securely supported to prevent it
from falling.
