Adjustments

Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the
basic settings made by Öhlins are according
Compression
to recommended Set-up Data. Read about and Rebound
adjustments and setting up in the Öhlins Damping Adjuster
Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions about setting up the shock
absorber.
Before installing this product, check the
contents of the kit. If anything is missing, please
Compression and Rebound Adjuster
Hydraulic Spring contact an Öhlins dealer.
Preload Adjuster
Kit Contents
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- Part No. Pcs.
Shock absorber DU788 1
Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 2
Use a 3mm Allen key Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 1
to adjust. Owner’s Manual 07242-01 1

Please note that during storage and

Set-up Data transportation, especially at high ambient

temperature, some of the oil and grease used for
Recommended Set-up Spring assembling may leak and stain the packaging.
Spring preload 21 mm Part No. Rate This is in no way detrimental to the product,
Rebound damping 14 clicks 21040-24 80 N/mm wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Compr. damping 12 clicks Free spring length 160 ±3
Warning!
Shock Absorber Data Before installing this product, read the Öhlins
Shock absorber length 294,5 mm Owner’s Manual. The shock absorber is an
Stroke 60 mm important part of your vehicle and may affect the
stability of your vehicle.

Öhlins products are subject to To find the latest information contact Shock Absorber for Ducati 1098

continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights
reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB
is prohibited.
DU 788
your Öhlins distributor. Please
consult your Öhlins dealer if you
have any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
Part no. DU_788_2
Issued 2011-01-20 Mounting Instructions
Öhlins Racing AB
Box 722
S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Phone +46 8 590 025 00
fax +46 8 590 025 80
www.ohlins.com
How to install How to install
Warning! 3 8 Note!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the Remove the rubber plug and loosen the lower Disconnect the exup-cables. Lower the motorcycle so that the shock
shock absorber. mount for the original shock absorber. absorber is sligthly compressed, before
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4 tightening the screws.
When installing, consult your Vehicle Service Remove the silencers, and the mid exhaust
Manual. Reinstall the left footpeg-bracket. pipes. 12
5 10 Install the ÖHLINS shock absorber and all
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parts in reverse order.
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that Loosen the screw at the back of the lower Remove the bolts for the rocker arm. Begin
the rear wheel barely touches the ground. side covers (left and right). with bolt A. Then lower the rear wheel/swing 13
arm to remove bolt B. Finally remove bolt C Make sure that all removed parts are
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Warning! and remove the whole rocker arm. reinstalled in the same way as they were
Remove the right footpeg-bracket.
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so before the installation of the Öhlins shock
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that it will not tip. 7 absorber.
Lower the swing arm or raise the motorcycle
Remove the black cover for the exhaust pipe
2 to remove the original shock absorber.
(right side). Caution!
Loosen the left footpeg and leave it for now.
Note! Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
Before installing the Öhlins shock absorber clean correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts
the vehicle thoroughly. movement of the shock absorber when the
suspension is fully compressed or extended.

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B A
C

7 Right side view

Left side view

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