Mounting Instructions - Öhlins

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONSStep 2 - Installing the shock absorberWARNING!!1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install theshock absorber.2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle servicemanual when changing the shock absorber.3. When working on a raised vehicle, make surethat it is securely supported to prevent it from tippingover.1Put the motorcycle on a workstand to raise therear wheel off the ground.3Remove the number plate by loosening thelower screw. Remove the silencer by removingthe two screws (3b).4Remove the two lower screws (one from eachside) holding the sub frame (4a). Loosen the upperscrew holding the sub frame (4b).5Loosen the hose clamp and remove the subframe and the air box from the carburetor.7Fit the Öhlins shock absorber in the sameway as the original unit. Fasten it with the twooriginal bolts.8Place the air box, sub frame and seat back inposition and fasten them.NOTE!Put the motorcycle back on the floor beforetightening the bolts. Make sure the vehicle issecure and will not fall over. You may needan assistant for this.NOTE!Make sure that all bolts are tightenedto the correct torque and that nothingfouls or restricts movement of the shockabsorber when the suspension is being fullycompressed or extended.2Remove the seat by loosening the two rear attachmentscrews.6Loosen the upper and the lower screws of theoriginal shock absorber and remove it.CHANGING THE SPRING24b1To remove the original spring you must fi rstloosen the spring pre-load by turning theupper spring platform counter clockwise witha C-spanner.3Change spring and set the new spring pre-loadaccording to page 2.3b32Remove the spring clip (and adapter if used) andthen the original spring.4a61!3 4