MI_FGRT201_1_x
MI_FGRT201_1_x
MI_FGRT201_1_x
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins
Owner’s Manual. The front fork is an important
part of your vehicle and will affect the stability.
FGRT 201
Mounting Instructions
How to Install
Warning! Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the The surface of the outer machining must be 90°
front fork. from the vehicle direction.
Warning!
When installing, read the Vehicle Service Manual.
Warning!
3 4
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not tip.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that
the front wheel is off the ground.
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1 6
Mount the spacers (provided in the kit) on the
Öhlins fork bottom according to the figure.
2
Remove the front fender, brake caliper,
ABS‑sensor (if any) and the front wheel.
3 7
Measure the distance from the top of the
outer fork leg to the top of the upper triple Fender
clamp. bracket
Note! 6
It is very important that the front fork is
reattached at the exact same position. Caliper
spacer
4
Loosen the upper and lower fork crowns by 10
loosening the screws.
5
Remove the fork legs from the fork crowns.
How to Install
7 11
Install the fender bracket, provided in the Reinstall the front fender, front wheel and the
kit, according to figure. Apply Loctite 243 or brake calipers. Do not tighten yet.
similar on the screws.
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8 Put the bike on the ground, apply the
Install the fork legs into the fork crowns at the front brake and compress the front fork
same height as measured in figure 3. Turn the distinctly 3-4 times. This will put the legs in an
handle bars fully from side to side to make exact parallell position.
sure that nothing restricts the movement, and
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that the throttle cable and wire harness runs
Tighten the front wheel, brake calipers and
in smooth bends.
the front fender. See your vehicle service
9 manual for the correct tightening torques.
Tighten the fork crowns with the following
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torque: Upper fork crown 20 Nm and lower
Make sure nothing restricts the fork
fork crown 10 Nm.
movement when fully compressed.
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Vehicle equipped with ABS; Remove the Warning!
cover plate from the left hand side fork Always test front fork function before test ride!
bottom and reinstall the ABS-sensor. During transport and storage the oil can be
displaced and the fork loose some, or all, of its
damping properties.
The fork may need to be compressed several
Adjustments times to regain its damping properties.
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the Spring Preload
basic settings made by Öhlins are according Adjuster
to recommended Set-up Data. Read about
adjustments and setting up in the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual before you make any adjustments.
Contact an Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions about setting up the front fork.
Rebound Compression
Adjuster Adjuster
Set-up Data
Rebound adjustment 10 clicks Recommended Sag and Ride Height
Compression adjustment 10 clicks The measures should not differ from the
Spring preload 10 mm following recommendations:
Oil level 150 mm
Öhlins oil 01309 R1 - R2 10 - 20 mm (R1-R2)
F1 - F2 20 - 30 mm (F1-F2)
Springs
04744-95 (optional) 9,5 N/mm
R1 - R3 25 - 40 mm (R1-R3)
04744-90 (optional) 9.0 N/mm
F1 - F3 35 - 50 mm (F1-F3)
04744-10 (standard) 10 N/mm
04744-05 (optional) 10.5 N/mm
Read more about sag and ride height in
04744-11 (optional) 11 N/mm
the Öhlins Owner’s Manual.
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