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S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
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continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
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may occur.
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Shock Absorber for Yamaha XVS 950A
YA 909
Mounting Instructions
Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber YA 909 1
Screw M6x12 05404-01 2
Screw M6x40 05404-08 1
Bracket Preload adj 20030-01 1
Spacer 20047-01 1
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 product, check the
contents of the kit. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
Recommended set-up
Spring Preload 10 mm
Rebound click 16 clicks
Total length 303,5 mm
Stroke 40,5 mm
Spring; Free length 120 mm
Spring rate 200 N/mm
Recommended Free sag and Ride height
R1 - R2 = 30 - 35 mm
R1 - R3 = 40 - 45 mm
Read more about sag and ride height in the
Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
Set-up Data
Adjustments
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.
Part no. YA909_0
Issued 2009-09-07
Spring Preload
Adjuster
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.
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.
Rebound
Adjuster
Length Adjuster
!
1 2
How to install How to install
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, consult the Vehicle Service
Manual.
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 seat.
3
Remove the side covers.
4
Remove the screw on the triangle link, as
indicated in the gure. Remove the lower
attachment of the original shock absorber.
5
Remove the upper attachment of the original
shock absorber. Remove the original shock
absorber.
6
On the left side of the vehicle, just underneath
the seat, undo the harness clamp underneath
the harness.
Note!
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!)
7
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Note that
the ll screw is pointing towards the rear.
8
Lead the hydraulic preload adjuster up
between the metal brackets (a) and behind
the harness (b) out to the left side. Leave it
temporarily.
9
Install the upper and the lower attachments of
the Öhlins shock absorber. Do not tighten yet.
10
Reinstall the screws to the triangle link.
Note!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
absorber is sligthly compressed, before
tightening the screws.
11
Tighten the upper and lower attachment
screws, and the triangle link.
12
Remove the screw to the transmission belt
cover as indicated in the gure.
13
Install the bracket, provided in this kit, to
the hydraulic preload adjuster. Install the
hydraulic preload adjuster and bracket to the
transmission belt drive cover, use the spacer
and the screw (longer, M6x40mm) provided
in this kit.
14
Reinstall the harness clamp.
15
Reinstall side covers and seat. Make sure that
all removed parts are reinstalled in the same
way as they were before the installation of the
Öhlins shock absorber.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
1
4
6
8
13
12
8a
8b
Fill screw
7
Forward
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