Rear Shock Absorber Adjusters - Ducati Monster 1200S Owner's Manual

Rear shock absorber adjusters

The rear shock absorber has external adjusters that
enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the
motorcycle. The adjuster (1) located on the LH side, at
the top connection holding the shock absorber to the
engine, adjusts the rebound damping.
Turn adjuster (1) clockwise to stiffen the damping, or
counter clockwise to soften it.
Ring nuts (2) and (3), located in the shock absorber
lower side, adjust the external spring preload.
To adjust the spring preload, loosen the bottom ring
nut (3). SCREWING or UNSCREWING the top ring nut
(2) will INCREASE or DECREASE the preload.
Once the spring preload is set, tighten the bottom
ring nut (3).
STANDARD calibration, from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
- rebound: loosen adjuster (1) by 1.5 turns (from
fully closed);
- spring preload: 0.59 in (15 mm) (from fully
unloaded).
MONSTER 1200
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Attention
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.
Attention
The shock absorber is filled with gas under
pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart
by someone who is unskilled.
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