Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro 2020 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

SCRAMBLER 1100 PRO
Kayaba monoshock
The rear shock absorber has adjusters that enable
you to suit the setting to the load on the motorcycle.
Adjuster (1), located on the lower part of the
monoshock, adjusts the damping during the
rebound phase (return).
The ring nuts (3) allow adjusting the shock absorber
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. After setting spring preload as
desired, tighten the upper locking ring nut.
Standard setting
Rebound: 3 clicks from fully closed;
Spring preload: 11 mm (0.43 in);
Distance between centres: 305 mm (12.01 in).
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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Attention
When carrying a passenger and luggage,
increase the rear shock absorber spring preload by 3
turns to improve motorcycle dynamic handling and
keep safe clearance from the ground. You may find
that rebound damping needs adjusting as well.
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.
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