Ohlins SU601 User manual

Mounting Instructions
Before installing this product, check the contents
of the kit listed below. If anything is missing,
please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
Part no. Pcs.
Before installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any damage to shock absorber or the vehicle, or
injury to persons, if the instructions for install-
ing and maintenance are not followed exactly.
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
if the instructions are not adhered to.
Öhlins products are subject to continuous
improvement and development. Therefore,
although these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at the time of
printing, there may be minor differences between
your product and this manual. Please consult
your Öhlins dealer if you have any questions
regarding the contents of the manual.
ADJUSTMENTS
SET-UP DATA
Shock absorber length 306 mm
Stroke 64 mm
Recommended settings:
Rebound adjustment 12 clicks
Compression adjustment 10 clicks
Spring preload 14 mm
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Hydraulic spring preload adjuster
Turn the knob on the hydraulic adjuster
clockwise to set the spring preload. Turn
counter clockwise to release it.
Compression damping
Adjust by turning the knob on the reservoir.
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn
counter clockwise to decrease it.
Rebound damping
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft above
the end bracket.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cific brand and make of the vehicle. If you have
changed the setting, reset according to the
following:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn clockwise to fully closed. Turn counter
clockwise to open and count the clicks until you
reach the recommended number.
CAUTION!
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can
be damaged. Handtighten only.
Mounting Instructions SU601_1 issued 2006 08 16
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Shock absorber SU601 1
Screw 00429-11 1
Nut 00430-01 1
Rubber mount 00230-01 2
Hose clamp 00643-02 2
Tie wrap 00231-01 4
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
Öhlins Owner’s Manual 07241-02 1
Shock absorber SU601
for GSF 1200 Bandit
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Read more about setting the shock absorber in
your Öhlins Owner’s Manual.

Read this manual carefully!
Pay special attention to statements pro-
ceded by the following notations:
The Safety alert symbol means: Attention!
Your safety is involved!
Failure to follow these warning instructions
may result in severe or fatal injury to any-
one working with, inspecting or using this
shock absorber, or to bystanders.
Caution indicates that special precautions
must be taken to avoid damage to the
shock absorber.
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
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WARNING
CAUTION!
NOTE!
WARNING!
1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer,
may affect the vehicle’s stability. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may oc-
cur after fitting the shock absorber.
2. The vehicle service manual must
be referred to when installing this shock
absorber.
3. Please study and make certain you fully
understand the mounting instructions and
the Owner’s manual before handling this
shock absorber. If you have any questions
regarding proper installation procedures,
contact an Öhlins dealer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
During storage and transport, especially at high
ambient temperature, the oil and grease used
for assembling may run out inside the packing
and damage the expanded polystyrene packing
material. This is not unusual and is in no way
detrimental to the shock absorber.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install
the shock absorber.
Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
When working on a raised vehicle, make
sure that it is securely supported to prevent
it from tipping.
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Put the motorcycle on a workstand.
2
Loosen the upper and the lower attachments of
the original shock absorber.
3
Loosen the bolt that connects the control and
drop link.
4
Raise the rear wheel and remove the original
shock absorber downwards.
5
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Start with
pulling the gas reservoir and hydraulic preload
adjuster to the right side.
6
Attach the Öhlins shock absorber. Use the screw
and nut provided in this kit for the clevis. Reinstall
the linkage.
7
Install the reservoir with the supplied rubber
mounts and hose clamps.
8
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the si-
lencer bracket according to the sketch.
9
Fixate the hoses with the tie wraps provided
in this kit.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the cor-
rect torque and that nothing restrains the shock
absorber when the suspension is compressed or
extended. Consult the Vehicle Service Manual.
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Read more about the shock absorber in your
Öhlins Owner’s Manual.