Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati hipermotard 2016 Owner's 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 on the swinging
arm, 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 upper
side, adjust the external spring preload. To adjust the
spring preload, loosen the top ring nut. Then
TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the lower ring nut to
INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload.
STANDARD calibration, from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
- rebound: loosen adjuster (1) by 8 clicks (from fully
closed position);
- spring preload: 0.79 in (20 mm) (from fully
uncompressed position).
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