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Mounting Instructions SU706_0 Issued 2007 01 10
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instructions
Kit Contents:
Part no. Pcs.
Shock absorber SU706 1
Bracket 20029-03 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 SU706
for Suzuki C1500/ VL1500 Intruder
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 18 mm
Rebound damping 15 clicks
Shock absorber length 311 mm
Stroke 49,5 mm
Spring 21115-29
Free spring length 150
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mm
ADJUSTMENTS
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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 left side cover.
3
Remove the tool box cover.
4
Remove the tool box lid, the tools and the tool
box.
5
Remove the engine cover. Disconnect the
charge regulator.
6
Remove the engine bolt nut.
7
Remove the upper attachment of the original
shock absorber.
HOW TO INSTALL
8
Remove the screws as indicated in the fi gure.
Remove the triangle link, pull rods and then the
original shock absorber.
10
Fasten the upper and the lower attachments,
do not tighten yet.
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.
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!)
NOTE!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock absorber
is slightly compressed, before tightening the
screws.
11
Tighten the upper and the lower attachments
and the screws to the triangle link.
12
Lead the hydraulic preload adjuster hose to the
left side. Fasten the bracket, provided in this
kit, to the hydraulic preload adjuster. Fasten the
bracket and the adjuster to the engine bolt nut,
and tighten the nut.
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.
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view from the right side
exhaust
pipe
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Connect the charge regulator and reattach the
engine cover. Reattach the tool box, tools, lid,
cover and left side cover. Make sure that all
removed parts are installed in the same way as
they were before the installation.
12
NOTE!
The bracket to the
hydraulic preload
adjuster should be
slightly angled,
5º to the front.
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View from the left side
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorber.
9
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Lead the
hose to the hydraulic preload adjuster under
the frame, below the rear exhaust pipe and
leave it there while attaching the shock ab-
sorber body.
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