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continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
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Shock Absorber for Honda TRX450 Rear
HO 877
Mounting Instructions
Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber HO 877 1
C-spanner single 00710-02 1
Spring clip 00516-01 1
Öhlins Sticker 00197-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Owner’s Manual 07235-01 1
Before installing this product, check the
contents of the kit. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
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. HO877_0
Issued 2008-12-12
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.
Set-up Data
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.
Öhlins Shock Absorber S46PR1C1 HO 877
Spring Preload
Adjuster
Recommended set-up
Rebound 22 clicks
Compression 14 clicks
Spring Preload 3 mm
Shock Absorber Data
Length 422 mm
Stroke 116 mm
Free Sag and Ride Height
Free sag, front 60±5 mm
2½±¼’’
Free sag, rear 30±5 mm
1¼±¼’’
Ride height, front 80±5 mm
3¼±¼’’
Ride height, rear 105±5 mm
4½±¼’’
Rebound
Damping
Adjuster
Compression
Damping Adjuster
Short spring stroke adjuster
- Cross over
The total spring characteristics can be
adjusted by turning the spring platforms
on the oating sleeve. The spring platform
position decides when the stroke for the short
spring is blocked. At this point, the total spring
stiffness will increase on compression stroke.
Lock the spring platforms against each other
using C-spanners.
Adjustments
Short spring
Sleeve
1 2
How to install Adjustments
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
When installing, consult your Vehicle Service
Manual.
1
Remove the seat.
2
Raise the rear end of the vehicle so that the
original shock absorber is in an unloaded
position.
Warning!
Do not apply lifting force to the swing arm.
Caution!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
3
Remove the original shock absorber.
Note!
Remove the lower bolt of the triangle link so that
the lower bolt of the shock absorber can be
removed.
1
3
2
Remove
bolt
Fold out
the arm
Triangle link
Lower shock
absorber bolt
Note!
Before installing the Öhlins shock absorber clean
the vehicle thoroughly.
4
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
position as the original unit. Fasten the upper
attachment rst.
Note!
The piggyback reservoir at the top, towards the
rear and slightly to the left.
5
Fasten the lower attachment. Raise the
wheels slightly to make the attachment t.
Reattach the triangle link.
Caution!
Make sure that the chamfered side of the end
bracket is pointing down, or the movement can
be restricted!
Side view
Chamfered side
towards the
triangle link
Triangle link
6
Tighten the attachment screws to the correct
torque. Consult your ATV Vehicle Service
Manual.
7
Check sag and ride height according to the
Öhlins Owner’s Manual. See Set-up Data in
this folder.
5
3
4
5
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.
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