Technical information

Technical information

Setting up your Bike part 1: basics

Setting up your Bike Introduction All of Öhlins advanced suspension products are adapted to the brand and model. This means that length, travel spring action and damping characteristics, are tested individually just for the motorcycle that you have ...

more

Setting up your Bike part 2: spring preload

Setting the Spring pre-load Measuring Proceed as follows (it will be much easier if done by two persons): A) Place the motorcycle on a stand. B) Raise the rear end of the vehicle so that the suspension is in a fully extended position. C) Measure ...

more

Setting up your Bike part 3: damping

Setting the Damping The adjusting possibilities of Öhlins shock absorbers facilitate fine setting. You can optimize adjustments to suit your own weight and equipment, your individual way of riding and the condition of the road. To be able to improve ...

more

Setting up your Bike part 4: length of the shock

Setting the shock absorber length Sensitivity of the steering can be adjusted by altering the length of the shock absorber, without affecting other characteristics. The length is adjusted using two nuts down and the treaded clevis at the end of the ...

more

The PDS function

ATV-Dämpfer with PDS-funkcion (Q1) Main advantages are: - Better traction and comfort since you are able to use softer springs without having bottoming problems. - The dynamic riding position will be higher, that gives improved function over a series ...

more