Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale 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 someone who is unskilled.
When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear
shock absorber spring to proper preload to improve
motorcycle handling and to 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 dashboard to the adjusters inside the
shock absorber body.
For shock absorber adjustment, follow the
description on page 115.
Rear shock absorber factory settings:
rebound: 10 clicks;
compression: 10 clicks;
spring preload: 0.91 in (23 mm).
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fig. 153