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Mounting Instructions KA646_1 Issued 2007-05-04
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instruction
SHOCK ABSORBER KA646
for Kawasaki ZX-6 R
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
Always ensure that the basic settings made by
Öhlins are intact.
Set-up Data
Spring preload 11 mm
Rebound damping 15 clicks
Compression
High speed 30 clicks
Low speed 15 clicks
Shock absorber length 340
+5
mm
Stroke 64 mm
Spring 01093-29
90 N/mm
Free spring length 150
0
mm
ADJUSTMENTS
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2
4
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-4
Spring preload
Turn the knob on the hydraulic pre-load
adjuster to set the spring preload. Turn
clockwise to increase the preload, turn
counter clockwise to deacrease it.
Compression damping
Adjust on the reservoir end. Low speed:
Turn the slotted centre screw.
High speed: Turn the hexagon screw.
Rebound
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft above
the end eye/bracket. Turn clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clock-
wise 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
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
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!
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.
3
2
WARNING!
Do not turn this hexagon!
Kit Contents:
Part no. Pcs.
Shock absorber KA646 1
Washer 10.5/18/1.6 00153-11 1
Washer 8.4/26/5 00426-02 1
Tie wrap 00231-01 2
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.
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 detrimen-
tal to the product, wipe off the exces-
sive oil/grease with a cloth.
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 fairing.
3
Remove the charging regulator.
4
Remove the lower and the upper attachments
of the original shock absorber. Remove the
original shock absorber from the left side.
5
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
way as the original unit. Fasten the upper at-
tachment and then the lower, do not tighten
yet.
NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
absorber is slightly compressed, before tighten-
ing the screws.
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!)
6
Tighten the upper and the lower attachments.
7
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster between
the rear foot rest bracket and the frame. Use
the washer (00426-02) provided in this kit, to
align the bracket.
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.
8
Reinstall the charging regulator and the lower
fairing.
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 being 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.
Washer 00426-02
Hydraulic pre-load
adjuster
Rear foot rest bracket
7
Lower
attachment
washer 00153-11
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