Ohlins FG 470 - Manual (Page 3)

Öhlins Front Fork FG 470
This Super Bike front fork is an improved
version of FG 370 with pressurised damp-
ing system. FG 470 is based on 4 years
experience from factory road racing. The
pressurised damping system improves the
front fork function at high frequency move-
ments. The immediate damping responses
improve the tyre feeling and also give more
possibilities for adjustments. Of course
the combination of spring and air-gap (oil
level*) still gives a possibility to adjust the
characteristic of the fork to suit different
tracks and riders.
For example a soft spring in combination
with a small air-gap (high oil level) gives a
more progressive action of the front forks.
NOTE!
Gas pressure should not be changed or
used as an alternative to adjust the damp-
ing.
For better understanding, please refer to
our oil level chart see page 17.
A telescopic front fork is depending on a
smooth friction-free action. Make sure your
front forks are serviced regularly and don’t
use strong solvents such as brake cleaner
to clean the front forks. This will dry out the
seals and cause friction.
For tighten torque, loctite and grease see
page 19.
Contents
Before installation
Öhlins front fork FG 470
Adjusters
Setting up your forks
Changing springs
Changing seals
Dismantling the forks
Assembly of the forks
Oil level adjustment
Troubleshooting
Technical information
Spare parts list
Service tools
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Front fork 470 is equipped with an external reservoir, pressurized
with nitrogen. A dividing piston separates the oil from the gas.
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