Ohlins 07235-01A5L.p65 - Manual (Page 7)

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Setting the damping
The adjusting possibilities of the advanced Öhlins
shock absorbers facilitate fine setting. You can
optimize adjustments to suit your own vehicles
weight and equipment, your individual way of
driving and the condition of the road. To be able
to improve the road holding qualities it is of the
utmost importance that you fully understand the
functioning of the shock absorbers. Then you can
learn by trial and error how they affect the vehicle.
Depending on the model there are adjustments
for rebound damping and compression damping.
They have a normal right-hand thread. By turn-
ing clockwise they increase the damping action
and counterclockwise they reduce it, see illus-
trations above. The knobs has definite positions
with a noticeable “click”, so it is easy to count to
the right setting.
Rebound damping action affects the charac-
teristics of the vehicle most. The setting knob is
located at the bottom on the piston rod (Fig.12).
It can be adjusted in about 40 steps.
Compression damping is set with a knob or a
screw on top of the external reservoir (Fig.13).
This can be adjusted in about 25 steps.
NOTE!
When making new adjustments it is easiest to go
fully closed and then count forward to the new
setting. The adjusting knobs should not be turned
in too hard. Use fingers only when possible. The
adjustment should be made when the shock
absorber is cold.
Setting your vehicle
NOTE!
Always begin with the basic settings recommended
by Öhlins. Always make notes, adjust in small steps
and make only one adjustment at a time.
Adjustments should be made in small steps (few
clicks) at a time.
By utilizing the adjustment possibilities you can
test by trial and error, and learn how they affect
your vehicle.
Always begin by test driving with all adjustments
at their basic setting. Choose a short run of varying
character, ie, long and sharp bends, hard and soft
bumps. Keep to the same run and make only one
adjustment at a time.
NOTE!
If no “click” is felt, the shock absorber must be
inspected by an authorized service workshop. It
could be due to incorrect or lack of gas pressure.
= more damping
= less damping
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13. Compression damping adjusters 12. Rebound damper adjuster