Front Suspension; Rear Suspension - MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual

u With pulled front brake lever, press the
handlebar repeatedly, thrusting the fork
downwards. The fork should compress
in a smooth movement and must show
no traces of oil on the legs.
u Ensure that all components are properly
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

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

REAR SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of a silent block and to the swinging
arm by means of lever systems.
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 adjuster (2) for compression hydraulic
damping;
– an adjusting ring nut (3) and a locking
ring nut (4) for the adjustment of the
spring preload.
62 use and maintenance Griso
A D J U S T I N G T H E R E A R S H O C K
ABSORBER
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
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.
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is adjusted so that it is suitable for
most driving conditions (low and high
speed).
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.
1
WARNING
Allow the engine and silencer to cool
down before working the adjusters.
CAUTION
Before adjusting, first set the rear shock
absorber to the stiffest setting [turn the
adjusters (1-2) fully clockwise].
Do not force the adjusters (1-2) beyond
their limit stops in either direction, or
the threads may strip.
u Use the special spanner available at
Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer and
unscrew the locking ring nut (4).
u Adjust spring preload (A) through the
adjusting ring nut (3) (see table).
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4
3