REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
The standard setting of the rear shock absorber is
adjusted so as to satisfy all main high and low
speed riding conditions, both with reduced and full
vehicle load. It is at any rate possible to insert per-
sonal settings, depending on vehicle utilisation.
CAUTION
TO COUNT THE NUMBER OF RELEASES AND/OR REVOLUTIONS OF ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS
(1 - 2) ALWAYS START FROM THE MOST RIGID SETTING (WHOLE CLOCKWISE ROTATION OF
THE SETTING). DO NOT FORCE THE SET SCREWS (1 - 2) TO TURN BEYOND THE END OF THE
STROKE ON BOTH SIDES SO AS NOT DAMAGE THEM.
•
Using the specific spanner, slightly
loosen the locking ring nut (4).
•
Operate on the adjusting ring nut (3) to
adjust the spring preloading (B).
•
When the optimal adjustment level has
been obtained, screw the locking nut
ring (4) completely.
•
Operate on screw (2) to adjust hydraul-
ic compression damping at low speeds
(see chart).
•
Operate on knob (6) to adjust hydraulic
compression damping at high speeds
(see chart).
CAUTION
SET SPRING PRELOAD AND REBOUND DAMPING BASED
ON THE VEHICLE'S USAGE CONDITIONS. IF YOU IN-
CREASE THE SPRING PRELOAD, YOU ALSO NEED TO
INCREASE REBOUND DAMPING, IN ORDER TO AVOID
SUDDEN JERKS WHEN RIDING. SHOULD YOU NEED ANY
ASSISTANCE, CONTACT AN Official aprilia Dealer.
TO AVOID COMPROMISING THE SHOCK ABSORBER'S
OPERATION, DO NOT LOOSEN SCREW «5» AND DO NOT
TAMPER WITH THE SEAL UNDERNEATH IT, AS NITRO-
GEN MAY COME OUT, WITH RESULTING RISK OF AN
ACCIDENT.
MXV 450 Suspensions
SUSP - 189
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