INSTALL THE SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
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 sus-
pension is fully compressed or extended.
WARNING!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
1
Raise the front end of the vehicle so that the
original shock absorbers are in a neutral posi-
tion.
CAUTION!
Do not apply lifting force to the A-arms.
2
Remove the original shock absorbers.
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers. The cylin-
der head should be at the top and the piggy-
back reservoir facing the rear of the vehicle.
Fasten the upper attachment fi rst.
4
Fasten the lower attachment. Raise or lower
the wheels slightly to make the attachment fi t.
5
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Owners manual.
6
Read more about your shock absorber in the
Öhlins Owner’s Manual. See also Set-up data
for this specifi c shock absorber kit on the
next page.
3
NOTE!
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING!
When delivered, the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to the recommended settings for the spe-
cifi c brand and make of the motorcycle. Before
riding, always ensure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are intact.
Recommended
Compression damping 12 clicks
Spring Pre-load 15 mm
Shock absorber data
Length 395,5 mm
Stroke 92,5 mm
SET-UP DATA
Compression damping:
Adjust by turning the knob on top of the
reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase com-
pression damping, turn counter clockwise
to decrease it.
To set the adjuster:
The turn adjusters have a normal right
hand thread. Turn the damping adjust-
ers clockwise to fully closed (position
zero [0]). Then, turn counter clockwise
to open, and count the clicks until you
reach the recommended number of
clicks. See Set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces
can be damaged. Handtighten only.
Spring preload
Use the C-spanner provided in this kit.
Turn the spring platform nut (2a) to set the
spring preload. Lock the setting with the
lock nut (2b).
A
B
A - B = Spring preload
A Free spring length
B Installed spring length
2
1
1
2b
2a