Ducati MONSTER 1200 - Rear Shock Absorber Adjusters

Rear shock absorber adjusters
The rear shock absorber has external adjusters that
enable you to adjust the  to suit the load on
the motorcycle. The adjuster (1) located on the 
side, on the upper connection holding the shock
absorber to the engine, adjusts the damping during
the rebound phase (return).
Turn adjuster (1) clockwise to  the damping, or
counter clockwise to  it.
Ring nuts (2) and (3), located in the shock absorber
lower side, adjust the external spring preload.
To change spring preload, slacken the lower locking
ring nut (3). Then TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the upper
ring nut (2) to INCREASE or DECREASE spring
preload.
  spring preload as desired, tighten the
lower locking ring nut (3).
STANDARD  from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
●
rebound: loosen adjuster (1) by 1.5 turns (from
fully closed position);
●
spring preload: 15 mm (0.59 in) (from fully
uncompressed).

To turn the preload adjuster ring nut use a pin
wrench. Pay  to avoid hand injuries by
 motorcycle  in case the wrench tooth
suddenly slips on the ring nut groove while moving it.

The shock absorber is filled with gas under
pressure and may cause severe damage if taken
 by unskilled persons.
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