User manual CANNONDALE MOTORCYCLE OHLINS SHOCK

[. . . ] Consequently, although these instructions include the most up-to-date information available at the time of printing, there may be minor differences between your suspension and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins dealer if you have any questions with regard to the contents of the manual. © Öhlins Racing AB. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Twin piston shock absorber Oil Separating piston Shock absorber piston 1 2 3 4 Twin piston Gas C-spanner Adjustment nut - + Tuning the suspension Motorcycle road holding qualities All motorcycles are designed with a suspension geometry that includes height and fork angle. [. . . ] · Then take the same measurements with the rider and equipment on the motorcycle (R3, F3). It is important that the rider has a correct riding posture, so that the weight is balanced on the front and rear wheel in the same way as when riding. Recommendations: The difference should not deviate from the following sizes, if no other recommended settings are given in the Mounting instructions: Free sag: (R1-R2), (F1-F2) Rear: MX/Off-Road 30±5 mm Front: MX/Off-Road 30±5 mm Ride height: (R1-R3), (F1-F3) Rear: MX 100±5 mm Off Road 30% of the total stroke Front: MX/Off-Road 80±5 mm 5 WARNING Incorrect spring action can give a fork angle that is too steep or too flat. This in turn will give a tendency for oversteering or understeering, which could seriously affect the handling characteristics of the motorcycle. The original setting of the shock absorber, when delivered from Öhlins, should always be a base when the settings are changed by use of the adjustment devices. 8. Adjustable end eye WARNING! If the shock absorber has an adjustable end eye/bracket, this must not be treaded out more than that one groove is fully visible beneath the lock nut. Groove Mechanical preloading adjustment Setting the shock absorber length 2. Hold the upper ring and adjust the lower one to the desired position (Fig. 8). Front fork springs To optimize the road holding qualities of a motorcycle the front fork must match the rear suspension. Öhlins springs are available for a large number of motorcycles (Fig. 9). These, in combination with Öhlins shock absorbers, contribute to superior road holding qualities. The original make of springs should be used if there are none of our springs in the recommendation table. Remember to change the fluid in the front fork at least once every year. Sensitivity of the steering can be adjusted by altering the length of the shock absorber, without affecting other characteristics. The length is adjusted using two nuts down and the treaded clevis at the end of the piston rod. The length may never be altered more than to where the groove that is cut in the thread becomes just visible (Fig. 10). NOTE! If ride height is higher than recommended, softer spring/springs must be used. If ride height is lower than recommended, harder spring/springs must be used. Contact your Öhlins dealer for advice. WARNING! It is important that the recommendation table is followed for new front springs. If there are no recommended front springs you must ensure that the existing springs are in good condition. Neglecting to check the front springs could seriously affect the handling qualities of the motorcycle 6 11. High and low speed compression damping adjusters High speed + - + + + = more damping = less damping Low speed + - Setting the damping The adjusting possibilities of Öhlins shock absorbers facilitate fine setting. You can optimize adjustments to suit your own weight and equipment, your individual way of riding and the condition of the road. To be able to improve the road holding qualities it is of the utmost importance that you fully understand the functioning of the shock absorbers. [. . . ] Rear wheel jumps over small bumps during deceleration or when going downhill. Too much spring preload, as the spring is probably too soft, will cause the spring to extend too fast. · Change to a harder spring in order to achieve a balanced position using less spring preload. Rear end kicks up over bumps with sharp edges, but can handle bumps with round edges. [. . . ]