AdjuStMEntS
1
Spring Preload Adjuster
Turn the knob on the hydraulic adjuster to
set the spring preload. Turn clockwise to
set, turn counter clockwise to release.
2
Compression damping Adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on top of
the reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase
damping, turn counter clockwise to
decrease.
3
Rebound damping Adjuster
Turn the wheel on the piston shaft above
the end eye/ bracket. Turn clockwise to
increase damping, turn counter clock-
wise to decrease.
SEt-uP dAtA
Always ensure that the basic settings made by
Öhlins are intact.
data
Total length
410 mm
Stroke
83
Recommendations
Spring preload
14 mm
Rebound damping
14 clicks
Compression damping
14 clicks
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printing or unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited.
Printed in Sweden.
1
2
3
Recommended Sag and Ride Height
F1 - F2:
25 - 35 mm
F1 - F3:
35 - 45 mm
R1 - R2:
30 - 40 mm
R1 - R3:
65 - 75 mm
Read more about sag and ride height in the
Öhlins Owner's Manual.
Mounting Instructions BM606_1 Issued 20090602
These instructions and other documents
can be downloaded from
www.ohlins.com
Mounting Instructions
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with set
up data
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner's Manual!
Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.
SHOCK ABSORBER BM606
for BMW R1200 GS Adventure
Before installing this shock absorber,
check the contents of the kit listed
below. If anything is missing, please
contact your nearest Öhlins dealer.
Kit Contents:
Part no. Pcs.
Shock absorber
BM 606
1
Screw MC6S 6x16
01046-01 2
Screw MC6S 8x16
01046-22 1
Bracket
02267-05 1
Bracket
02267-06 1
Öhlins Sticker
00192-01 2
Memo Notes
01180-01 1
Owner's Manual
1
During storage and transportation, espe-
cially at high ambient temperature, the
oil and grease used for assembling may
leak inside the packing and damage the
expanded polystyrene packing mate-
rial. This is not unusual and is in no
way detrimental to the shock absorber.
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www.ohlins.com
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