Ohlins HD 159 User manual

Shock absorber for Harley Davidson FLHRC-1
HD 159
Mounting Instructions
Note!1
Please note that this image is a general representation
of the product and may differ slightly from your product.
Note!1
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Note!1
Before installing this product, check the contents of
the kit. If anything is missing, please contact an Öhlins
dealer.
Warning!⚠
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual. The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper
is an important part of your vehicle and will affect
the stability.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
Shock absorber HD159 1
Tool 03199-01 1
Sleeve 00123-13 4
Washer 03118-08 4
Sticker 00192-01 2
Memo notes 01180-01 1
Owner’s manual 07241-02 1

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1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel barely touches the ground.
2
Loosen and remove the original shock
absorber.
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
way as the original shock absorbers. The ll
screw pointing towards the rear.
Note!1
Lower the vehicle so that the suspension is slightly
compressed before tightening the screws.
Caution!✋
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of
the shock absorber/front fork/steering damper when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!⚠
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber/front fork/steering damper.
Warning!⚠
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip.
Note!1
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle
thoroughly.
Note!1
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
washer 03118-08
washer 03118-08
sleeve 00123-13
cylinder head
end eye
wheel side
wheel side
sleeve 00123-13

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is prohibited.
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, minor updates
may occur.
To nd the latest information
contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have
any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
SETUP DATA
Spring
preload
adjuster
Rebound
damping
adjuster
Length
adjuster
Warning!⚠
Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are according to recommended Set-
up Data. Read about adjustments and setting up in
the Öhlins Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions about setting up.
ADJUSTMENTS
Part no. MI_HD159_2
Issued 2014-03-11
Length 329 +5/-5 mm
Stroke 77 mm
Rebound 16 clicks
Spring preload 10 mm
Spring 00280-21
Spring length 200 mm
Spring rate 25 N/mm