Adjustment; Removing The Fork Legs - MOTO GUZZI Stelvio 1200 4V Service Manual

STELVIO 4V - 1200

Adjustment

The front suspension consists of a hydraulic fork
connected to the headstock by means of two
plates.
For adjusting the suspension set up, each stan-
chion has an upper nut (1), for adjusting spring
preloading, and an upper set screw (2):
•
act on the right stem set screw to adjust
hydraulic rebound damping;
•
act on the left stem set screw to adjust
hydraulic compression damping.
ADJUSTMENTS
Regular adjustment (standard):
- rider only.
Medium load setting:
- (for example, rider with passenger or with luggage).
Maximum load adjustment:
- (e.g. rider, passenger and luggage).
Specification
Spring preloading, nut (1) - regular load conditions
Spring preloading, nut (1) - half-load conditions
Spring preloading, nut (1) - maximum load conditions
Rebound damping, right stem set screw (2) - regular load con-
ditions
Rebound damping, right stem set screw (2) - half-load condi-
Rebound damping, right stem set screw (2) - maximum load
conditions
Compression damping, left stem set screw (2) - regular load
conditions
Compression damping, left stem set screw (2) - half-load con-
ditions
Compression damping, left stem set screw (2) - maximum load
conditions
(1) THE SETTING SHOWN IN THE TABLE MAY NEED TO BE MODIFIED ACCORDING TO THE
TYRE AND ROAD TYPE.
NOTE
(2) IF FITTED.

Removing the fork legs

•
Rest the vehicle on its centre stand.
FORK ADJUSTMENT
tions
Desc./Quantity
tighten (clockwise) 6 turns from fully open
tighten (clockwise) 7 turns from fully open
tighten (clockwise) 7 turns from fully open
unscrew (anticlockwise) 2 turns from fully closed
unscrew (anticlockwise) 2 turns from fully closed
unscrew (anticlockwise) 2 turns from fully closed
unscrew (anticlockwise) 2 turns from fully closed
unscrew (anticlockwise) 2 turns from fully closed
unscrew (anticlockwise) 1.5 turns from fully closed
Suspensions
SUSP - 195