Front Suspension; Rear Suspension - MOTO GUZZI BREVA V1100 Manual

Keep the front brake lever pulled in and
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push down on the handlebar repeatedly
to compress the front fork. The fork
should compress in a smooth movement
and must show no traces of oil on the
legs.
Ensure that all components are properly
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tightened and check the front and rear
suspension articulated joints for correct
operation.
CAUTION
In the event of faulty operation or if you
need qualified assistance, contact your
Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.

FRONT SUSPENSION

Have the fork oil seals changed by a
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Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer after the
first 30000 km (18750 mi) and then
every 20000 km (12500 mi).

REAR SUSPENSION

T h e r e a r s u s p e n s i o n c o n s i s t s o f a
spring/damper unit that is connected to the
frame and to the rear swinging arm through
cush drive rubbers and a linkage system,
respectively.
F o r s e t t i n g a d ju s t m e n t s , t h e s ho c k
absorber has
√ an adjuster (1) for rebound hydraulic
damping;
√ an adjusting knob (2) for spring (3)
preload adjustment.
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A D J U S T I N G T H E R E A R S H O C K
ABSORBER
Check the rear shock absorber every
1 0 0 0 0 k m ( 6 2 5 0 m i ) a n d a d j u s t a s
required.
Standard rear shock absorber setting is
made to suit most riding conditions at low
and high speed, for carrying the rider with
luggage.
However, suspension setting may be
m o d i f i e d t o s u i t s p e c i f i c n e e d s i n
accordance with vehicle use.
WARNING
Allow the engine and silencer to cool
down before working the adjusters.
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AVAILABLE SETTINGS
Standard setting:
rider only.
Medium load setting:
(such as for rider & passenger or with
luggage).
Maximum load setting:
(such as for rider, passenger and luggage).
WARNING
Set spring preload and rebound damping
according to vehicle usage. When you
increase spring preload, you will have to
increase rebound damping accordingly
to avoid unexpected jerking when riding.
If necessary, contact your Moto Guzzi
Authorised Dealer. Test ride the vehicle
until the optimum setting is obtained.
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