MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 103
9.12Adjusting high-speed compression damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents The shock absorber is under high pressure.
– The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any mainte-
nance on it yourself.
Info
The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber.
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– Turn the adjusting screw clockwise with an open-ended spanner until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut!
– Turn back counterclockwise the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort 2turns
Standard 1.5turns
Sport 1turn
full payload 1turn
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce suspension
damping.