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Printed in Sweden.
Mounting Instructions SU708_0 Issued 2007 02 19
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instructions
Kit Contents:
Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber SU708 1
Bracket 20028-01 1
Screw MC6S 01046-01 2
Öhlins Sticker black 00191-13 2
Öhlins Sticker white 00191-20 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 SU708
for Suzuki C800/ VL800
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 14 clicks
Shock absorber length 310
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mm
Stroke 46,5 mm
Spring 21115-44
Free spring length 150
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mm
ADJUSTMENTS
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2
3
1
2
3
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-3
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 it.
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 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 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.
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 side cover on the right side of the
vehicle.
3
If necessary, remove the bracket to the CDI-
box and fold it out gently, as indicated in the
fi gure.
HOW TO INSTALL
4
Loosen the right side passenger foot peg. Gen-
tly fold out the cover indicated in the fi gure.
5
On the left side of the vehicle, remove the side
cover. Remove the lid, tools and tool box.
6
Remove the frame cover and the engine cover.
7
Loosen the fuse box bracket and gently fold it
out as indicated in the fi gure.
8
Loosen the lower attachment of the original
shock absorber by removing the screws on the
triangle link and pull rods. (Fold out the cover
on the right side, see step 4). Remove the
triangle link and pull rods as a unit.
9
Remove the upper attachment of the original
shock absorber. 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)
10
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Lead the
hose around the frame and out on the left side.
The shock absorber fi ll screw should be point-
ing to the rear. See fi gure.
11
Attach the upper and lower attachments and
the triangle link, but do not tighten yet.
NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock absorber
is sligthly compressed, before tightening the
screws.
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fi ll screw
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Right side
Left side
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.
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3
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Tighten the screws of the upper and lower at-
tachment and the triangle link.
13
Attach the bracket provided in this kit to the
hydraulic preload adjuster. Attach the adjuster
and the bracket to the engine cover as indi-
cated in the fi gure.
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
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.
14
Reattach the tool box, tools, lid, fuse box
bracket, frame- and engine cover, CDI-box
bracket, passenger foot peg and both side
covers. Make sure that all removed parts are
attached in the same way as they were before
installation.
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