Mounting Instruction
Shock absorber YA 862 1 pair
C-spanner 00710-01 1
Öhlins Sticker 00197-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07230-02 1
Mounting instruction YA 862_1 Issued 2008-06-10 Öhlins Racing AB AA/TIHA/MH
SHOCK ABSORBER YA 862 FRONT
for Yamaha FX Nytro, FX Nytro XTX, FX Nytro RTX and FX Nytro RTX SE
ADJUSTMENTS
Kit Contents:
Art. No. Pcs.
Before installing this product, check
the contents of the kit listed below.
If anything is missing, please contact
your nearest Öhlins dealer.
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
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of
Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
with set-up data
During storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature,
the oil and grease used for assembling
may run out inside the packing and
damage the expanded polystyrene
packing material. This is not unusual
and is in no way detrimental to the
product.
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Spring preload
Use the C-spanner provided in this kit.
Turn the spring platform nut (A) to set the
spring preload. Lock the setting with the
lock nut (B).
Compression damping
Low speed: Turn the slotted centre screw.
High speed: Turn the hexagon screw.
Turn clockwise (+) to increase damping,
turn counter clockwise (-) to decrease.
Rebound damping
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft on the
end eye/ bracket. Turn clockwise (+) to
increase damping, turn counter clockwise
(-) to decrease.
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NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the vehicle. If you have
changed the setting, reset according to the Set-
up data.
To reset: 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 in the Set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can be
damaged. Handtighten only.
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