Mounting Instruction

Adjustments
1 Compression Damping Adjuster
Adjust by turning the knob on top of
the reservoir. Turn clockwise to increase
1 Öhlins shock absorber kit BM 543
damping, turn counter clockwise to de- for BMW R1200 GS - Rear
crease it.

2 Spring Preload Adjuster

Adjust by turning the knob on the hy-
draulic adjuster. Turn clockwise to set the
spring preload. Turn counter clockwise
to release it.
2
3 Rebound Damping Adjuster
Adjust by turning the adjuster wheel at the Kit Contents
bottom of the piston rod. Turn clockwise Before installing the shock absorber, please
to increase damping, turn counter clock- check the contents of the kit. If anything is
wise to decrease it. missing, please contact your Öhlins dealer.

4 Length Adjuster Description Article no.

Adjust by turning the end bracket. Tighten Shock absorber 46PRCLQS BM 543 (1)
Screw MC6S 6x16 01046-01 (2)
the lock nut to lock the position.
Screw MC6S 8x16 01046-22 (1)
3 Washer 00153-01 (1)
Bracket 02267-05 (1)
Maximum Bracket 02267-06 (1)
length when 4 Öhlins Sticker 00192-01 (2)
the groove is Memo Notes Sticker 01180-01 (1)
visible. Öhlins Owners Manual 07241-02 (1)

! WARNING!
The adjustable end eye/bracket must not Set-up data Before Installing
be threaded out more that the the groove Spring pre-load 17 mm Öhlins Racing AB cannot be held
is fully visible beneath the lock nut. After Compression damping 12 clicks responsible for any damage to shock
adjusting, make sure that the lock nut is Rebound damping 15 clicks absorber or ­vehicle, or injury to persons, if
tightened. the instructions for fitting and main­tenance
Shock absorber data are not followed exactly.
NOTE! Shock absorber length 403 +120 mm Similarly, the ­warranty will become null and
When delivered the Öhlins shock absorber is
Shock absorber stroke 78 mm
dialed to recommended settings for the spe-
cific brand and make of the motorcycle. If you Rec. Sag and Ride Height
have changed the setting, reset according to Öhlins products are subject to continuous
F1 - F2: 40-50 mm improvement and development.
the following:
BM 543_6, issued 20091103

F1 - F3: 55-65 mm Consequently, although these instructions

R1 - R2: 5-15 mm include the most up-to-date information
The adjuster has a normal right hand thread. Turn
available at the time of printing, there
the damping adjuster clockwise to fully closed R1 - R3: 25-35 mm may be minor differences between your
(pos. zero [0]). Turn counter clockwise to open Read more about sag and ride shock absorber and this manual. Please
and count the clicks until you reach the recom-
height in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual. consult your Öhlins dealer if you have any
mended number. See Set-up data above.
questions regarding the contents of this
CAUTION! NOTE! manual.
Do not use force, delicate sealing surfaces can Read more about sag and ride height and differ-
be damaged. ent settings in your Öhlins Owner’s manual.

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 ! WARNING!
Safety Signals 1. Installing a shock absorber, that is not Left side view
Important information concerning safety ­is ­approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
distinguished in this manual by the ­following Correct orientation of the Öhlins
­affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins Shock absorber
notations: Racing AB cannot be held ­ responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may occur 6
! ­after installing the shock ­absorber.
The Safety alert symbol means:­­­
Attention! Your safety is involved. 2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
! WARNING! and the owner’s manual before handling this
Failure to follow these warning instruc- shock absorber kit. If you have any questions
tions could result in severe or fatal regarding proper installation procedures,
injury to anyone working with, inspect- contact an Öhlins dealer.
ing or ­ using the shock absorber, or to
bystanders. 3. The vehicle service manual must be
­referred to when installing the Öhlins shock Rear wheel
CAUTION! absorber M6 screws
Caution indicates that special pre­
cautions must be taken to avoid damage
to the shock absorber. NOTE!
During storage and transportation, especially Washer
NOTE! at high ambient temperature, the oil and 5
Indicates information that is of ­importance grease used for assembling may leak inside
regarding mounting procedures. the packing and damage the ­ expanded
polystyrene packing material. This is not
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
shock absorber.
Mounting Instructions
! WARNING!
1. It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install
the shock absorber. 4 Check sag and ride height
2. Follow the instructions in the vehicle service Remove the lower and the upper bolt of the
manual when changing the shock absorber. original shock absorber. Start with the lower.
3. When working on a raised vehicle, make sure
that it is securely supported to prevent it from 5
tipping over. Remove the original shock absorber from the
1 left side of the vehicle. F1 F2 F3
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the R1
rear wheel is off the ground. 6 R2 R3
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. Start with the
2 upper attachment. The reservoir should be at
the top on the left side of the vehicle. Bike on a stand Bike on the ground Bike with rider on
Remove the passenger’s and the rider’s seat.
Install the hydraulic preload adjuster to the
3 frame, on the left side of the vehicle, as indicated Front suspension Rear suspension
in the figure. F1. Bike on a stand with the R1. Bike on a stand with the
Loosen the silencer, one bolt and a clamp, and
remove it. suspension fully extended = . ........... suspension fully extended =..............
7
Reinstall the silencer and the seats. F2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............ R2. Bike on the ground without rider = ............
NOTE!
If the motorcycle has the ESA-shock absorber
system: Disconnct the electrical connectors NOTE! F3. Bike on the ground with rider = ............ R3. Bike on the ground with rider = ............
from the shock absorber, Make sure that the Make sure that all screws are tightened to the
correct torque and that nothing fouls or re- Free sag F1 - F2 = . ........... Free sag R1 - R2 = . ...........
electrical connectors on the motorcycle are
safe from contact with water. stricts movement of the shock absorber when
Ride height F1 - F3 = . ........... Ride height R1 - R3 = . ...........
the suspension is being fully compressed or
extended.