2009 Ducati Monster 696 Owners Manual - Page 58

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Rear shock absorber adjusters The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adapt the rear suspension to suit the load conditions. Adjuster (1), located on the left-hand side at the point at which the top of the shock absorber is fixed to the rear sub-frame, controls rebound damping. Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise to stiffen the damping H and anti-clockwise to soften it S. STANDARD setting: screw the adjuster (1) fully in (clockwise), then screw it out by 8 clicks. The two nuts (2) on the bottom part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring. To change the spring preload, turn the upper nut. Preload is increased or reduced by screwing the lower nut in or out. STANDARD length of the preloaded spring on the shock absorber with the rear wheel raised off the ground: 150±1 mm. 181 mm E 1 2 fig. 48 Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. If you plan to carry a passenger and luggage, adjust the rear shock absorber spring load to the maximum setting to improve the handling characteristics of the motorcycle and to avoid the possibility of ground contact. It may also be necessary to adjust the rebound damping accordingly. Warning When adjusting the spring preload, do not exceed a spring length of 181 mm to avoid damaging the swingarm. Warning Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut. Take special care when turning the nut, to avoid injuring your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while turning. 57

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E
Rear shock absorber adjusters
The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you
to adapt the rear suspension to suit the load conditions.
Adjuster (1), located on the left-hand side at the point at
which the top of the shock absorber is fixed to the rear
sub-frame, controls rebound damping. Turn the adjuster (1)
clockwise to stiffen the damping
H
and anti-clockwise to
soften it
S
.
STANDARD setting:
screw the adjuster (1) fully in (clockwise), then screw it out
by 8 clicks.
The two nuts (2) on the bottom part of the shock absorber
serve to adjust the preload on the external spring.
To change the spring preload, turn the upper nut. Preload is
increased or reduced by screwing the lower nut in or out.
STANDARD length of the preloaded spring on the shock
absorber with the rear wheel raised off the ground:
150±1 mm.
Warning
When adjusting the spring preload, do not exceed a
spring length of 181 mm to avoid damaging the swingarm.
Warning
Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut.
Take special care when turning the nut, to avoid injuring
your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the
motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while
turning.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and
may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons.
If you plan to carry a passenger and luggage, adjust the rear
shock absorber spring load to the maximum setting to
improve the handling characteristics of the motorcycle and
to avoid the possibility of ground contact. It may also be
necessary to adjust the rebound damping accordingly.
2
1
181 mm
fig. 48