8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 32
8.1 Adjusting the high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
The high-speed setting takes effect during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
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– Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise all the way using a socket wrench.
Info
Do not loosen fitting 2!
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 2 turns
Standard 1.5 turns
Sport 1 turn
Full payload 1 turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
8.2 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
The low-speed setting takes effect during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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– Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise with a screwdriver up to the last perceptible
click.
Info
Do not loosen fitting 2!
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Compression damping, low-speed
Comfort 25 clicks
Standard 20 clicks
Sport 15 clicks
Full load capacity 15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.