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Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > Rear shock absorbers adjustment

Use / Rear shock absorbers adjustment

The shock absorber has an adjuster ring (1) in order to regulate the spring preload (2).

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NOTE

THE PRE-LOAD OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BE VARIED ACCORDING TO THE LOAD ON THE VEHICLE (PASSENGER OR HEAVY LOAD).

CAUTION

DO NOT FORCE THE ROTATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW BEYOND THE LIMIT STOP IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE.

An adjuster (3) is located on the bottom part of the shock absorber for rebound damping adjustment.

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CAUTION

DO NOT FORCE THE ROTATION OF THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW BEYOND THE LIMIT STOP IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE.

Spring pre-load

By adjusting the spring pre-load, the seat of the spring itself is moved. Carrying out the adjustment, you can decrease or increase the stiffness of the spring and therefore lower or raise the height of the rear of the vehicle. The spring pre-load is essential for the function performed by the rear shock absorbers. If the spring pre-load is not adjusted correctly, no other adjustment will be effective to obtain good shock absorber performance.

Rebound braking

Rebound braking controls the energy absorption when the shock absorber is in the rebound phase. In other words, rebound braking adjusts the speed at which the shock absorber returns to the normal position after having been compressed.

Rear shock absorbers setting

Spring pre-load adjustment

Turn the adjuster ring (1) with a hook spanner to change the shock absorber spring preload (2) setting. Rotate the ring adjuster (1) clockwise to increase the pre-load or anticlockwise to decrease the pre-load.

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Rebound braking adjustment

Rebound braking adjustment is carried out by rotating the adjuster (3) located on the bottom part of the shock absorber. Rotate the ring adjuster clockwise to increase rebound braking or anticlockwise to decrease rebound braking.

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Follow the instructions given in the tables below for the vehicle setting that best suits the conditions of use.

RECOMMENDED SETTING

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(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise

See also:

 Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > Checks

CAUTION BEFORE SETTING-OFF, ALWAYS CARRY OUT A PRELIMINARY CHECK OF THE VEHICLE, FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE DAMAGE. DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT AN Authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SOME CONTROLS WORK OR IF MALFUNCTIONING IS DETECTED OR SUSPECTED. CHECKS DO NOT TAKE LONG AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED SAFETY.

 Moto Guzzi V85 TT - Owner's Manual > Front fork adjustment

Operating the front brake lever, press the handlebar repeatedly to send the fork fully down. The shock absorber should compress and extend smoothly with no signs of oil leakage on the stanchions.

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