Rear Suspension - MOTO GUZZI NORGE 1200 Manual

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.
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.
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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.
Remove the right side pannier and rear
left side body panel, see page 47
(REMOVING THE REAR LEFT SIDE
BODY PANEL) on models that are fitted
with this equipment.
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).
S e t s p r i n g p r e l o a d a n d r e b o u n d
3 2
damping according to vehicle usage.
When you increase spring preload, you
will have to increase rebound damping
a c c o r d i n g l y t o a v o i d u n e x p e c t e d
jerking when riding. If necessary,
contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer. Test ride the vehicle until the
optimum setting is obtained.
WARNING