Rear Shock Absorber Adjusters - Ducati Multistrada 1000DS Owner's Manual

Rear shock absorber adjusters (fig. 32 and 32a)
The rear shock absorber features outer adjusters to set the
vehicle according to load conditions.
The rebound adjuster (1) is on the right-hand side at the
bottom shock absorber-to-swingarm fitting.
The compression adjuster (2) is on the shock absorber
expansion reservoir.
Turn adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to increase damping,
counter clockwise to decrease it.
STANDARD setting for rebound adjuster (1):
From fully closed position (clockwise) turn out by 2 turns.
STANDARD setting for the compression adjuster (2):
completely open position (counter clockwise).
Knob (3), on the frame right-hand side, allows adjustment
of the shock absorber outer spring preload, follow
instructions on the knob itself.
STANDARD setting corresponds to knob minimum
position (LOW).
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure
and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled
persons.
S S
H H
1
3
S S
H H
2
fig. 32
HIGH HIGH
LOW LOW
fig. 32a
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