Shock absorber YA 954 1
C-spanner 00710-02 1
Öhlins Sticker 00197-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07230-02 1
Mounting Instructions YA 954 Issued 2008-06-11 Öhlins Racing AB TIHA/MH
ADJUSTMENTS
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Before installing this product, check
the contents of the kit listed below. If
anything is missing, please contact
your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
Art.No Pcs.
During storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature,
the oil and grease used for assembling
may run out inside the packing and
damage the expanded polystyrene
packing material. This is not unusual
and is in no way detrimental to the
product.
Spring preload
Use the C-spanner provided in this kit.
Turn the spring platform nut (A) to set
the spring preload. Lock the setting
with the lock nut (B).
Compression damping
Low speed: Turn the slotted centre
screw.
High speed: Turn the hexagon screw.
Turn clockwise (+) to increase damp-
ing, turn counter clockwise (-) to
decrease.
Rebound damping
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft
above the end eye/ bracket. Turn
clockwise (+) to increase damping,
turn counter clockwise (-) to decrease.
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NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber
is dialed to recommended settings for the
specific brand and make of the vehicle. If you
have changed the setting, reset according to
the Set-up data.
To reset: 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 in the Set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged. Handtighten only.
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Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s Manual!
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
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Mounting Instructions
SHOCK ABSORBER YA 954 Centre
for Yamaha FX Nytro XTX
with set-up data
Before riding, always ensure that the basic set-
tings made by Öhlins are intact.
NOTE!
Read about Rear Ride Height in the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual