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Printed in Sweden.
Mounting Instructions SU715_0 Issued 2007 04 03
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instructions
Kit Contents:
Part no. Pcs.
Shock absorber SU715 1
Screw MF6S M6x14 00382-16 1
Bracket, 03102-05 1
(for hydr.prel on reservoir)
Screw K6S M6x12 05404-01 2
Bracket 21617-01 1
Tie wrap 00231-01 3
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07241-02 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 SU715
for Suzuki Bandit 1200/1250
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
During storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient tempera-
ture, some of the oil and grease used
for assembling may leak and stain
the packaging. This is in no way det-
rimental to the product, wipe off the
excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Always ensure that the basic settings made by
Öhlins are intact.
Set-up Data
Spring preload 17 mm
Rebound damping 16 clicks
Compression 12 clicks
Shock absorber length 320
+6
mm
Stroke 62.5 mm
Spring 01092-49
130 N/mm
Free spring length 170
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ADJUSTMENTS
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2
1
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0
Spring Preload
Turn the knob on the hydraulic preload
adjuster to set the spring preload. Turn
clockwise to increase the preload, turn
counter clockwise to deacrease.
Rebound
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft above
the end eye/bracket. Turn clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clock-
wise to decrease.
Compression
Turn the adjuster wheel on the reservoir.
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn
counter clockwise to decrease.
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 clock-
wise 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
We recommend you to adjust the length
before installing the shock absorber to
the vehicle. Use two wrenches. Hold the
upper nut with one hand and at the same
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time loosen the lock nut (lower nut). Turn the
end eye/ bracket to the desired length. Lock
the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm
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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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 left side fairing and the left side
foot peg.
3
Loosen the upper and the front attachment of
the link, see fi gure. Remove the lower attach-
ment of the original shock absorber. Remove
the whole link arm unit as indicated in the
fi gure.
4
Remove the upper attachment, and remove the
original shock absorber
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!)
5
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Lead the
hydraulic preload adjuster out to the right side
of the vehicle. Temporarily leave it there while
installing the shock absorber. Reinstall the
link arms and the link. Fasten the upper and
the lower attachments of the Öhlins shock
absorber, but do not tighten yet.
NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock absorber
is sligthly compressed, before tightening the
screws.
HOW TO INSTALL
6
Tighten the upper and the lower attachments.
7
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the
bracket and the screws provided in this kit.
Fasten the bracket with the adjuster to the
silencer as indicated in the fi gure.
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!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install
the shock absorber. Consult your vehicle serv-
ice manual when installing this product.
WARNING!
Make sure that the hydraulic preload adjuster
hose runs in soft bends. Also check that it does
not come in contact with the exhaust pipe or any
sharp edges.
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8
Fasten the bracket, provided in this kit, to the
foot peg, as indicated in the fi gure. Install the
reservoir to the bracket.
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Reinstall the left side fairing. Make sure that all
removed parts are installed in the same way as
they were before the installation.
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View from the left side
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View from the right side
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