Ohlins HO 944 User manual

Shock Absorber for Honda VTR/ VTR250
HO 944
Mounting Instructions
Part No. Pcs.
Shock Absorber HO944 1
Tool preload adj. 03199-03 1
Sticker set Öhlins 1
Owner’s Manual 07241-02 1
Before installing this product, check the
contents of the kit. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents
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.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual. The shock absorber is an
important part of your vehicle and may affect the
stability of your vehicle.

1
How to install
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
shock absorbers.
When installing, consult your Vehicle Service
Manual.
Note!
Before installing the Öhlins shock absorbers
clean the vehicle thoroughly.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that
the rear wheel barely touches the ground.
Warning!
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
2
Remove the original shock absorbers. See
your vehicle manual.
3
Install the Öhlins shock absorbers in the same
position as the original shock absorbers.
Note!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
absorber is sligthly compressed, before
tightening the screws.
4
Make sure that all removed parts are
reinstalled in the same way as they were
before the installation of the Öhlins shock
absorbers.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.

2
How to install

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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 find the latest information contact
your Öhlins distributor. Please
consult your Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
Recommended set-up
Spring Preload 3.5 mm
Shock Absorber Data
Length 295 mm
Stroke 48 mm
Set-up Data
Adjustments
Part no. HO 944_2
Issued 2017-01-01
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 the shock absorber.
Spring Preload
Use the tool provided in this kit. Turn the
threaded ring on the shock absorber body.
Turn clockwise for harder adjustment, turn
counter clockwise to release the spring
preload.
Spring Preload Adjuster