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Öhlins products are subject to
continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
To find the latest information contact
your Öhlins distributor. Please
consult your Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
Shock Absorber for Kawasaki KX 450 F
KA 1394
Mounting Instructions
Before installing this product, check
the contents of the kit. If anything is
missing, please contact an Öhlins dealer.
Note!
Please note that the product image in this folder
may differ from the product you have purchased.
Kit Contents
Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber KA 1394 1
Spring clip 15629-02 1
Öhlins Sticker 10207-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07253-02 1
General Info Sheet 01198-01 1
Top bolt M10x60 00439-20 1
Note!
No spring included in this kit. See the Spring
Guide in this folder, or contact an Öhlins dealer
for advice.
Please note that 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.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual. The shock absorber is an
important part of your vehicle and will affect the
stability.
Recommended set-up
Spring preload approx. 10 mm (5 turns)
Compr. low speed 10 clicks
Compr. high speed Set to II
Rebound damping 14 clicks
Free sag and Ride height
R1 - R2 (Free sag) 35 ± 5 mm
R1 - R3 (Ride height) 105 ± 5 mm
Read more about free sag and ride height
in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
Shock absorber data
Length 486 mm
Stroke 148 mm
Active range 131 mm
Set-up Data
Adjustments
Part no. KA1394_0
Issued 2012-10-15
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the
basic settings made by Öhlins are according
to recommended Set-up Data. Read about
adjustments and setting up in the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions about setting up the shock
absorber.
Low Speed
Adjuster
High Speed
Adjuster
Spring Preload
Adjuster
Rebound Adjuster