Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati MONSTER 821 Workshop Manual

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the
motorcycle.
Adjuster (1) located close to the connection with head, on LH side, adjusts the damping during the rebound
phase (return). Turn adjuster (1) clockwise to stiffen the damping, or counter clockwise to soften it.
The two ring nuts (2), located in the shock absorber lower side, adjust the external spring preload. To
change spring preload, slacken the lower locking ring nut: Then TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the upper ring nut to
INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload. After setting spring preload as desired, tighten the lower locking
ring nut.
Four different settings were defined based on average parameters (dressed rider weighing 80-90 kg,
dressed passenger weighing 70-80 kg): "Default", "Sport", "Comfort", "Rider+Passenger".
Warning
To turn the preload adjuster ring nut use a pin wrench. Pay attention to avoid hand injuries by hitting
motorcycle parts in case the wrench tooth suddenly slips on the ring nut groove while moving it.
Warning
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