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Printed in Sweden.
Mounting Instructions SU788 Issued 20080108
These instruction and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instruction
Kit Contents:
Part no. Pcs.
Shock absorber SU788 1
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07242-01 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 SU788
for Suzuki GSXR1000
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.
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
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Spring Preload
Turn the hexagon screw on the hydraulic adjuster to
set the spring preload. Turn clockwise to increase, turn
counter clockwise to decrease.
Compression Damping
Adjust by turning the gold knob labelled “COMP” on the
cylinder head. Or, use a 14 mm socket T-bar and turn
the hexagon nut on the adjuster knob. Turn clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clockwise to decrease.
Rebound Damping
Adjust by turning the black knob labelled “REB” on the
cylinder head. Or, use a 14 mm socket T-bar and turn
the hexagon nut on the adjuster knob. 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 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 Adjustment
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!
Remember to lock the lock nut after adjusting the length.
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.
Shock absorber length 315
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Stroke 63 mm
Spring 21040-36
(105 N/mm)
Free spring length 160
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Set-up Data
Spring preload 12,5 mm
Compression 11 clicks
Rebound damping 12 clicks
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ADJUSTMENTS
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Before riding, always ensure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are intact.
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NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
absorber is sligthly compressed, before
tightening the screws.
7
Reinstall the right side exhaust guard. Make
sure that all removed parts are installed in the
same way as they were before the installation.
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 suspension is fully compressed or
extended.
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 right side exhaust guard.
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
3
Remove the upper screw of the link (A).
Remove the front screw (B), and loosen the
rear screw of the link arm (C).
4
Push the link and the link arm backwards so
that you can remove the rear screw of the link
arm (C).
5
Remove the upper screw of the original shock
absorber. Remove the shock absorber and
the link, remove the whole unit above the rear
wheel.
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View from the left
CAUTION!
The brake hose must not be stretched. It can
be damaged. Support the swing arm once the
lower screw of the shock absorber is removed.
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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!)
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Attach the Öhlins shock absorber to the link.
Install the Öhlins shock absorber and the link
in the same way as the original unit. Use the
original screws.
HOW TO INSTALL
Link
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