Ducati Multistradia 1200S ABS Touring Owner's Manual page 71

"PRE-LOAD" adjustment
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- the top of the circular display (B, fig. 7) will show the
"preload" and a bargraph indicating the set value.
- use buttons (1, fig. 8) "▲" and (2, fig. 8) "▼" to select
"NEW SET" and press the reset button (14, fig. 5).
- The number to be changed is shown on the display;
- buttons (1, fig. 8) "▲" and (2, fig. 8) "▼" can increase or
decrease the number (between 1 and 16);
- press the reset button (14, fig. 5) to confirm the new
level.
Note
Increasing the set value "stiffens" the rear shock
absorber; decreasing the value "softens" the rear shock
absorber.
At this point, store the new setting by pressing the reset
button (14, fig. 5) for 3 seconds with "MEMORY" displayed.
The upper indication and the bargraph will be updated to
confirm that the new setting was "received" and stored.
To exit the function, select "EXIT" and press the reset button
(14, fig. 5).
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