Fantic Caballero 500 - Owner's Manual > Front wheel suspension

For the replacement of the front suspension oil, go to an authorized Fantic Motor Service Center.

For the maintenance operations, refer to the "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE" section, under "Fork".

Check

Apply the front brake lever, push repeatedly on the handlebars, making the fork compress. The stroke must be gentle and there should be no traces of oil on the rods.

Check that all the front suspension components are tight.

In the event that malfunctions are noticed or specialized personnel need to be contacted, go to an authorized Fantic Motor Service Center.

Adjustment

This type of suspension does not require any type of adjustment. The basic setting of the suspension is done by Fantic Motor.

Rear suspension

For maintenance intervals, refer to the "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE" section under "Rear shock absorber".

The rear wheel suspension is composed of a damper and linkage unit and is connected in the upper part to the shock absorber head and in the lower part (linkage) to the swing arm.

Shock absorber preload adjustment

For different use needs, it is possible to customize the setting. To make changes it is recommended to wait until the engine is completely cold. Adjust the spring preload according to the conditions of use of the vehicle.

• Loosen the fixing screw "A" of the ring nut;
• Using a hook wrench to turn the ring nut "B" to the desired position;
• Re-tighten fixing screw "A" or ring nut.

Do not force the rotation of the registers beyond the limit switch (in both directions), to avoid possible damage.

The basic setting of the suspension is done by Fantic Motor.

SUSPENSIONS (RALLY VERSION)

Front suspension (Rally)

For the replacement of the front suspension oil, go to an authorized Fantic Motor Service Center.

For the maintenance operations, refer to the "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE" section, under "Fork".

For good vehicle stability, make sure that the suspensions are adjusted equally between the front and the rear.

The standard suspension adjustment is set at 50% of the strokes.

Check

Apply the front brake lever, push repeatedly on the handlebars, making the fork compress. The stroke must be gentle and there should be no traces of oil on the rods.

Check that all the front suspension components are tight.

In the event that malfunctions are noticed or specialized personnel need to be contacted, go to an authorized Fantic Motor Service Center.

Adjustment

On this version it is possible to adjust the front suspensions.

The standard adjustment of the front fork is designed to adapt to most driving styles and situations, however it is possible to make custom adjustments.

The left stem adjustment is divided into two types:

• compression;
• rebound;

To adjust the compression of the left stem it is necessary, initially, to turn the adjustment screw "A" completely clockwise.

Turn the adjustment screw "A" counter-clockwise, counting 12 clicks.

Total number of clicks "A" = 22 (from fully closed).

To adjust the left stem rebound it is necessary, initially, to turn the adjustment screw "B" completely clockwise ("+").

Turn the adjustment screw "B" counter-clockwise ("-"), counting 10 clicks.

Total number of clicks "B" = 20 (from fully closed).

The adjustment of the right stem consists only in the adjustment of the spring preload.

To adjust the right stem spring preload it is necessary, initially, to turn the adjustment screw "C" completely counter-clockwise ("-").

Turn the adjustment screw "C" clockwise ("+"), counting 5 turns.

Total number of turns "C" = 10 (from fully open).

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