2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Owners Manual - Page 99

2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Manual

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Warning Use a specific pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut with the wrench, as the pin may slip out of the ring nut recess and you may hurt your hand hitting motorcycle parts. If you intend to transport a passenger and baggage, preload the shock absorber spring to the maximum to improve the dynamic performance of the motorcycle and to avoid possible interference with ground. You may find that rebound damping needs adjusting as well. Following is a table with suspension settings for different conditions of use of the motorcycle. Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by someone who is unskilled. Front fork Rear shock absorber Front fork Rear shock absorber Rebound 2.5 turns from fully closed 9 clicks from fully closed 2.5 turns from fully closed 5 clicks from fully closed Compression 1.5 turns from fully closed 1.5 turns from fully closed 1/2 turns from fully closed 1/4 turns from fully closed Spring preload 2 turns from fully open 0.9 in (23 mm) 2 turns from fully open 0.9 in (23 mm) "Comfort" setup for use on the road "Sport" setup for use on the road 98

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Warning
Use a specific pin wrench to turn the preload
adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut with
the wrench, as the pin may slip out of the ring nut
recess and you may hurt your hand hitting
motorcycle parts.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under
pressure and may cause severe damage if taken
apart by someone who is unskilled.
If you intend to transport a passenger and baggage,
preload the shock absorber spring to the maximum to
improve the dynamic performance of the motorcycle
and to avoid possible interference with ground. You
may find that rebound damping needs adjusting as
well.
Following is a table with suspension settings for
different conditions of use of the motorcycle.
Rebound
Compression
Spring preload
Front fork
2.5 turns from fully
closed
1.5 turns from fully
closed
2 turns from fully
open
“Comfort“ setup
for use on the road
Rear shock absorber
9 clicks from fully
closed
1.5 turns from fully
closed
0.9 in (23 mm)
Front fork
2.5 turns from fully
closed
1/2 turns from fully
closed
2 turns from fully
open
“Sport“ setup for
use on the road
Rear shock absorber
5 clicks from fully
closed
1/4 turns from fully
closed
0.9 in (23 mm)