Inspection And Maintenance - Ohlins shock absorbers Motorcycle Road & Track Owner's Manual

17. Lift the bump rubber
and clean the area below.

Inspection and maintenance

Clean the shock absorbers externally with a soft
detergent. Use compressed air. Lift the bump rub-
ber and clean the area below (Fig.17). Keep the
shock absorbers clean and always spray them
with oil (QS 14, WD40 or CRC 5-56 or simular).
CAUTION!
Never use detergents that can damage the sur-
faces of the shock absorber. Thinner and brake
cleaner will dry the surfaces too much.
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18. Inspection points:
Inspection points: (Fig.18)
1 Check ball joints
for possible excessive play.
2 Check the piston shaft
for leakage and damage
3 Check the shock absorber body
and for external damage.
4 Check the external reservoir
for damages that can restrict the
floating piston from moving freely.
5 Excessive wear of rubber components.
6 Fastening to the wehicle.
• Check the hose equipped models
for leaks in hose and inlet plugs.
Preventive maintenance and regular inspection
reduces the risk of functional disturbance. If there
is any need for additional service, please get in
touch with an authorized Öhlins service worshop.
There they have the necessary tools and know
how for whatever you need.
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NOTE!
Make certain that your shock absorbers are
always filled with Öhlins High Performance
Suspension fluid.
NOTE!
Regular maintenance and inspection contribute
to the prevention of functional disturbances.
Recommended service intervals:
Race track
Street/Road
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6
Every 10 hours
Every 20 000-30 000 km