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WARNING!

The shock absorber is provided with a


WARNING!
If the shock absorber has Mounting instructions
separate type reservoir filled with high- an adjustable end eye/
pressure nitrogen gas. To prevent dan- bracket, this must not be KA049
ger of explosion, study and make cer- treaded out more than
tain that you fully understand the follow- that one groove is fully Kit contents
ing information before handling the visible beneath the lock
shock absorber. The manufacturer can- nut. Make sure that the Shock absorber Type 46HRC KA049 1
not be held responsible for damage to lock nut is tightened after Owners manual 1
property or personal injury that may re- adjustment. Groove Sticker 0192-01 2
sult from improper handling. Hook spanner 0710-02 1
Notes
1. Never tamper with or attempt to dis-
assemble the cylinder or the reservoir.
2. Never expose the shock absorber to
an open flame or other excessive heat.
The shock absorber may othervise
explode due to too high pressure. Set-up data
Total length 348 mm
3. Be careful not to damage any part of Stroke 79 mm
the gas reservoir. A damaged gas res- Preload spring 12 mm
ervoir will impair the damping perform- Rebound adjustment 16
ance or cause malfunction. Compression adjustment 15

4. Take care not to scratch the contact


surface of the piston rod of the cylinder;
oil could othervise leak out.
5. Never attempt to remove the plug at
the bottom of the nitrogen gas reservoir.
Any attempt to remove the plug implies
serious danger.
6. When scrapping the shock absorber,
follow the instructions for disposal.

Traction, handling,
KA049 Issued 990623

comfort and safety

Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.


Phone +46 8 590 025 00, fax +46 8 590 025 80.
E-mail: info@ohlins.se
Safety signals Before you start Mounting Instructions
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the WARNING! 1 5
following notations Remove the bottom of fairing. Fitting the Öhlin-shock:
Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, Start by pulling the reservoir and the
WARNING!
may affect the stability of your vehicle. shock itself upwards, place the reservoir
The Safety alert symbol means: Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held at the left side in original bracket (See fig.).
Caution! Your safety is involved. responsible for any personal injury or 1. It´s advisable to have an Öhlins Mount the upper shock bolt.
damage whatsoever that may occur dealer or other qualified person to fit 6
after fitting the shock absorber. Contact your shock absorber.
WARNING! 2. Instructions in the vehicle service Mount the lower shock bolt and the
an Öhlins dealer or other qualified linkage.
person for advice. manual are to be followed when
Failure to follow warning instructions changing the shock absorber. 7
could result in severe or fatal injury to 3. When working on a lifted vehicle it
anyone working with, inspecting or using Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsi- Make sure that all bolts are tightened.
must be securely supported to prevent
the suspension, or to bystanders. ble for any damage whatsoever to shock it from falling. 8
absorber or vehicle, or injury to persons, if
Mount the seat unit and fairing.
the instructions for fitting and maintenance
CAUTION! are not followed exactly. Similarly, the
2 NOTE!
warranty will become null and void if the
Caution indicates that special precautions instructions are not adhered to. Put the motorcycle on a stand so the rear Make sure that all bolts are tightened
must be taken to avoid damage to the wheel is clear of the ground. Make sure to the correct torque and that nothing
suspension. it´s steadily fixed so it will not fall over. fouls or restricts movement of the shock
WARNING! 3 absorber when the suspension is being
Please study and make certain that you fully compressed or extended.
NOTE! fully understand all the mounting instruc-
Remove the seat.

This indicates information that is of tions and the owner´s manuals before 4
importance with regard to procedures handling this shock absorber kit. If you Loosen the original gas reservoir, the WARNING!
have any questions regarding proper linkage to get access to the lower shock
installation procedures, contact an Certain modifications may be neces-
bolt. Loosen and remove the two shock sary when installing the Öhlins shock
Kit contents Öhlins dealer or other qualified person. absorber bolts. Lift the rear wheel and absorber/suspension. It is essential that
Before installing the shock absorber, remove the shock downwards. the mounting instructions are carefully
please check the contents of the kit, listed followed.
on the front page of this instruction. If any- WARNING!
thing is missing, contact your Öhlins The vehicle service manual must be
dealer. referred to when installing the Öhlins
NOTE! shock absorber.
During storage and transportation, es-
pecially at high ambient temperature, the NOTE!
oil and grease used for assembling may
run out inside the packing and damage Öhlins products are subject to continual
the expanded polystyrene packing ma- improvement and development. Con-
terial. This is not unusual and is in no sequently, although these instructions
way detrimental to the shock absorber. include the most up-to-date information
available at the time of printing, there
may be minor differences between your
© Öhlins Racing AB. suspension and this manual. Please
All rights reserved. consult your Öhlins dealer if you have
Any reprinting or unauthorized use any questions with regard to the con-
without the written permission of tents of the manual.
Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited.
Printed in Sweden.

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