Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati Scrambler Manual

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has adjusters that enable
you to suit the setting to the load on the motorcycle.
The ring nut (A), located in the shock absorber upper
side, adjusts the external spring preload.
To change spring preload, turn the ring nut (A) using
the supplied pin wrench, and align ring nut cam with
the reference notch (B). Ring nut has five cams (1, 2,
3, 4 and 5) which correspond to the available preload
settings: turn counter clockwise (C) to INCREASE
preload, or turn clockwise (D) to DECREASE preload.
Standard setting is the one for which reference
notch (B) on shock absorber is aligned with ring nut
third cam: position indicated in the figure.
Attention
To turn the preload adjuster ring nut use the
wrench supplied with the tool kit. 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 unskilled persons.
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B
A
D
5
4
3
2
C
Fig 14
B
1
Fig 15