Ohlins TR 538 User manual

Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
Phone [phone]. Fax [phone].
www.ohlins.com
TR 538, issued 2005 12 07
Mounting Instructions
Öhlins shock absorber kit TR 538
for Triumph Thruxton
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
Kit Contents
Before installing the shock absorber, please
check the contents of the kit. If anything is
missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.
Description Article no.
Shock absorber 36DRL TR 538 (2)
C-spanner 00710-01 (1)
Sticker Öhlins 00192-01 (2)
Sticker memo notes 01180-01 (1)
Owner’s manual (1)
Before Installing
Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held responsible
for any damage to shock absorber or vehicle,
or injury to persons, if the instructions for fitting
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. Conse-
quently, although these instructions include
the most up-to-date information available
at the time of printing, there may be minor
differences between your shock absorber
and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins
dealer if you have any questions regarding
the contents of this manual.
Adjustments
This Öhlins shock absorber features:
Spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust the spring pre-load by turning the rings
on the cylinder house. Use a C-spanner.
Rebound damping adjuster
Adjust by turning the wheel on the shaft above
the end eye bracket.
Length adjuster
Loosen the length adjuster lock nut. Adjust
the length by turning the end eye. Tighten the
lock nut.
NOTE!
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
dialed to recommended settings for the specific
brand and make of the motorcycle. If you have
changed the settings, reset according to the
following:
The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
Turn the damping adjusters clockwise to fully
closed (pos. zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise
to open and count the clicks until you reach the
recommended number. See set-up data.
CAUTION!
Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged.
Spring
pre-load
adjuster
Rebound
adjuster
Length
adjuster
Adjusters:

WARNING!
1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may oc-
cur after fitting the shock absorber. Contact
an Öhlins dealer or other qualified person
for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you fully
understand all the mounting instructions and
the owner’s manual before handling this shock
absorber kit. If you have any questions regard-
ing proper installation procedures, contact an
Öhlins dealer or other qualified person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins shock
absorber
!
NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially
at high ambient temperature, the oil and
grease used for assembling may run out in-
side the packing and damage the expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
shock absorber.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel is off the ground. Make sure it is
securely supported so that the vehicle will
not fall over.
2
Loosen and remove the original shock absorb-
ers. Consult your motorcycle’s workshop
manual!
Mounting Instructions
Safety Signals
Important information concerning safety is
distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
The Safety alert symbol means:
Attention! Your safety is involved.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warning instruc-
tions could result in severe or fatal
injury to anyone working with, inspect-
ing or using the shock absorber, or to
bystanders.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates that special pre-
cautions must be taken to avoid damage
to the shock absorber.
NOTE!
Indicates information that is of importance
regarding mounting procedures.
!
!
WARNING!
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer
or other qualified person install the shock
absorber.
2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle service
manual when changing the shock absorber.
3. When working on a raised vehicle, make
sure that it is securely supported to prevent
it from falling.
!
3
Attach the Öhlins shock absorbers in the same
way as the original units. Use the original screw
and washers.
NOTE!
The shock absorber should be installed so that
the cylinder head is upwards.
4
Continue your work according to your Öhlins
Owner’s manual, section Adjustments.
NOTE!
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or re-
stricts movement of the shock absorber when
the suspension is being fully compressed or
extended.
Original screw
and washer
wheel side
R1 R2 R3
F1 F2 F3
Bike on a stand Bike on the ground Bike with rider on
Check sag and ride height
Front suspension
F1. Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended = ........
F2. Bike on the ground without rider = ........
F3. Bike on the ground with rider = ........
Free sag F1 - F2 = ........
Ride height F1 - F3 = ........
Rear suspension
R1.Bike on a stand with the
suspension fully extended = ........
R2.Bike on the ground without rider = ........
R3.Bike on the ground with rider = ........
Free sag R1 - R2 = ........
Ride height R1 - R3 = ........
NOTE!
Read more about sag and ride height and differ-
ent settings in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.
Set-up data
Shock absorber length 375 + 10 mm
Shock absorber stroke 101 mm
Spring pre-load 10 mm
Rebound damping adj 20 clicks
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