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
TR 538, issued 2005 12 07
Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit TR 538
for Triumph Thruxton
© 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.
Shock absorber 36DRL
TR 538 (2)
C-spanner
00710-01 (1)
Sticker Öhlins
00192-01 (2)
Sticker memo notes
01180-01 (1)
Owner’s manual
(1)
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
void if the instructions are not adhered to.
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Conse-
quently, 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.
Adjustments
This Öhlins shock absorber features:
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust the spring pre-load by turning the rings
on the cylinder house. Use a C-spanner.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjust by turning the wheel on the shaft above
the end eye bracket.
Length adjuster
Loosen the length adjuster lock nut. Adjust
the length by turning the end eye. Tighten the
lock nut.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
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.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged.
Spring
pre-load
adjuster
Rebound
adjuster
Length
adjuster
Adjusters:
