Ducati 749S 2002 Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien page 131

Shock absorber adjusters (fig. 39)
The rear shock absorber has outer adjusters that enable
you to adjust your motorcycle to the load.
The adjuster (1) located on the left side, on the
connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm,
controls rebound damping.
The adjuster (2) on the shock absorber expansion
reservoir controls compression damping.
Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to increase
damping, anticlockwise to reduce it.
Rebound adjuster (1) STANDARD setting:
turn the adjuster all the way in (clockwise) then slacken it
1 turn and a half.
Compression adjuster (2) STANDARD setting:
turn the adjuster all the way in (clockwise) then slacken it
1 turn.
Two ring nuts (3), located on the top section of the shock
absorber are used to adjust the outer spring preload.
To change spring preload, slacken the upper ring nut.
Then tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase
or decrease spring preload as required. Once spring
preload has been set, tighten upper ring nut.
Warning
Use a specific pin wrench to turn the preload
adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut to avoid
hurting your hand hitting motorcycle parts. The pin may
slip out of the nut recess while carrying out such
operation.
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 a load, set the rear shock
absorber spring to maximum preload to improve
motorcycle handling and keep safe clearance from the
ground. You may find that rebound damping needs
readjusting.
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1
E
3
fig. 39
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