BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 365

REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
Shock spring adjustment
The rear suspension may be adjusted by turning the
shock absorber cam collars with the adjustment key.
1 st Position: For rider weight of 0 to 68 kg (0 to 150
Ibsl.
2nd Position: For rider weight of 68 to 82 kg (150 to
180Ibs).
3rd Position: For rider weight of 82 kg (180 Ibs) and
higher .
. . CAUTION: Always turn the left side adjuster block in
. . a clockwise direction, the right side adjuster block in
a counter-clockwise direction. Left and right adjuster
blocks must always be set at the same elevation.
Front spring adjustment
The suspension can be tuned to the rider's specific re-
quirement using the front adjuster cams .
. . CAUTION: Always turn the left side adjuster cam
. . clockwise, the right side adjuster cam counter-
clockwise. Left and right adjuster cams must always be
set at the same position .
Adjuster
~~1J".:l
cam
SECTION 05 SUSPENSION
SUB-SECTION 02 (SLIDE & MX SUSPENSIONS)
O NOTE: It is possible to use "Optional" shock springs
(pIN 503 069 400) on rear shock absorbers . (See
shock spring diagram.)
. . CAUTION: Optional parts are calibrated to operate
. . together. Failure to follow this recommendation may
affect handling of the vehicle.
SUSPENSION SPRING
IDENTIFICATION
Shock springs
Inside
diameter
---- - . . -: B - - ..
~!~~+H~- -
- - -
" - - - -
Slide suspension springs
Wire
- diameter
coils
Shock specifications
Part number
Stroke
Length
CD
collapsed'
Length extended'
Colour code
Free ----~
length
REAR SHOCK
(without spring)
414476400
13 .20 cm (5.200")
23.78 cm (9.360")
36 .98
±
0.3 cm
(14 .560 ± 0.125")
Blue dot
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