2003 Ducati SuperSport 800 SS Owners Manual - Page 108

Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. Shock absorber (SS800) On the SS800 model, hydraulic damping changes with shock absorber travel (in other words, wheel travel) for improved comfort. A slightly compressed shock absorber will provide softer damping compared to when the shock absorber is strongly compressed, resulting in better damping on moderately bumpy roads. STANDARD setting: • Compression damping adjuster (1, fig. 28): 18 clicks. • Rebound damping adjuster (2, fig. 29): 8 clicks. STANDARD spring length: 177 mm Shock absorber (800Sport ) STANDARD setting: • Compression damping adjuster (1, fig. 28): 25 clicks. • Rebound damping adjuster (2, fig. 29): 6 clicks. STANDARD spring length: 177 mm E 1 fig. 28 2 fig. 29 32