Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati Superbike 1199 panigale S Owner's Manual

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has commands that enable
you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the
motorcycle.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under
pressure and may cause severe damage if taken
apart by unskilled persons.
When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear
shock absorber spring to proper preload to improve
motorcycle handling and keep safe clearance from
the ground (turn ring nuts to set spring preload). You
may find that rebound damping needs adjusting as
well.
The shock absorber is adjusted by electric impulses
sent by the instrument panel to the adjusters inside
the shock absorber body.
For shock absorber adjustment, follow the
description on page 105.
Rear shock absorber factory settings:
rebound: 10 clicks;
compression: 10 clicks;
spring preload: 23 mm.
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fig. 144