2002 Ducati MH900e 900e Owners Manual - Page 88

STANDARD setting: - Ring nut (1) is turned all the way towards "hard". Rotate towards "soft" and count 10 clicks. - Knob (2) is turned all the way towards "hard". Rotate towards "soft" and count 5 clicks. Warning Use a specific pin wrench only to turn the preload adjusting ring nut. Be careful when turning the ring nut with the wrench, as the pin may slip out of the ring nut recess and you may hurt your hand hitting motorcycle parts. The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. Adjust spring preload to suit your weight and that of any load you are carrying, so to obtain constant clearance from the ground. You may find that rebound damping needs readjusting. Steering damper (fig. 16) The steering damper is before the tank and is secured to the frame and the steering head. It gives improved steering accuracy and stability, thus also improving motorcycle road behavior under any riding conditions. Turn the knob (1) clockwise for a harder setting (2), counter clockwise for a softer setting (3). A click identifies the different settings. Warning Never attempt to set knob (1) while riding, or you may lose control of the motorcycle. E 1 3 2 fig. 16 22