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Printed in Sweden.
Mounting Instructions KA789 Issued 20080108
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instruction
Kit Contents:
Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber KA789 1
Tie-wrap 00231-01 3
Washer 00153-01 1
Nut M8 00430-05 1
Screw M8x35 00432-01 1
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07242-01 1
Before installing this shock absorber,
check the contents of the kit listed
below. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
SHOCK ABSORBER KA789
for Kawasaki ZX6R
During storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature,
some of the oil and grease used
for assembling may leak and stain
the packaging. This is in no way
detrimental to the product, wipe off the
excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s Manual!
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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
WITH SET-UP DATA
Set-up Data
Spring preload 13 mm
Compression 12 clicks
Rebound damping 13 clicks
Shock absorber length 340
+6
mm
Stroke 67 mm
Spring 21040-31
(95 N/mm)
Free spring length 160
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ADJUSTMENTS
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1
Spring Preload
Turn the hydraulic adjuster knob to set the spring
preload. Turn clockwise to increase the preload and turn
counter clockwise to decrease.
Compression Damping
Adjust by turning the gold knob labelled “COMP” on
the cylinder head (1). Or, use a 14 mm socket T-bar
and turn the hexagon nut on the adjuster knob (2). Turn
clockwise to increase damping, turn counter clockwise
to decrease.
Rebound Damping
Adjust by turning the black knob labelled “REB” on the
cylinder head (1). Or, use a 14 mm socket T-bar and
turn the hexagon nut on the adjuster knob (2). Turn
clockwise to increase damping, turn counter clockwise
to decrease damping.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is dialed to the
recommended settings for the specifi c vehicle model. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to the following:
The adjuster has a right hand thread. Turn the adjuster
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 force, delicate sealing surfaces can be damaged.
Handtighten only.
Length Adjustment
We advise to remove the shock absorber from the
vehicle before adjusting the length. Use two 24 mm
wrenches. Hold the upper nut with one hand and at the
same time loosen the lock nut (lower nut). Turn the end
eye/bracket to the desired length.
Tightening torque 40 Nm.
WARNING!
Remember to lock the lock nut after adjusting the length.
WARNING!
The adjustable end eye/bracket must not be threaded out
more than that the groove is fully visible beneath the lock nut.
This is maximum length. After adjusting, make sure that the
lock nut is tightened.
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HOW TO INSTALL
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel barely touches the ground.
WARNING!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
2
Remove the lower covers.
3
Remove the lower and the upper screws of the
original shock absorber.
WARNING!
Do not remove the original ride height washers!
4
Remove the original shock absorber from the
left side of the vehicle.
NOTE!
Recommendation! Before installing the Öhlins
shock absorber:
• Clean the vehicle thoroughly
• Adjust the length of the shock absorber
(check the headlight angle after adjusting the
length!)
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
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Read more about the shock absorber and its
settings in your Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
WARNING!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to
the correct torque and that nothing fouls or
restricts movement of the shock absorber
when the suspension is fully compressed or
extended.
NOTE!
Before riding, always ensure that the basic
settings made by Öhlins are intact.
HOW TO INSTALL
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Install the Öhlins shock absorber. First, fasten
the upper screw, then the lower. Use the
original screws, do not tighten yet.
NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
absorber is sligthly compressed, before
tightening the screws.
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Tighten the upper and the lower screws.
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Reinstall the lower covers.
8
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the
left passenger foot peg rear attachment point.
Replace the original screw with the enclosed
screw. Fasten the hose with the tie-raps
provided in this kit.
NOTE!
Make sure that nothing interferes with the
hose and the adjuster when the rear wheel
suspension is fully extended/compressed.
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Screw
Washer
Foot peg
Original
bracket
Öhlins
Bracket
Nut
Öhlins spring
preload adjuster
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