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Ohlins 225 TM Owner's Manual
Summary of 225 TM
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1 owners manual Öhlins motocross front forks 225 tm including: setting up your bike fine-tuning service the fork general handling set-up technical info spare parts.
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2 safety signals important information concerning safety is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: the safety alert symbol means: caution! Your safety is involved. Warning! Failure to follow warning instructions could result in severe or fatal injury to anyone working with, inspect...
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3 tuning the suspension motorcycle road holding qualities all motorcycles are designed with a suspension geometry that includes height and fork angle. The changing of components can affect this and it is therefore essential that both the rear and the front ends match each other. Changing to Öhlins s...
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4 settings basic settings always ensure that the basic setting made by Öhlins is correct. It is adapted to the make and model (in its original state) and for a rider of average weight. Warning incorrect spring action can give a fork angle that is too steep or too flat.This in turn will give a tenden...
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5 fine-tuning the bike learning how to use the adjusters will take time but you quickly appreciate them once you know the tricks. Even the specialists sometimes need a specialist! With the adjusters you optimize the suspension for your riding style and the track you are com- peting on. The same basi...
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6 conditions like tires, temperatures etc. In general, compression damping changes should be used to influence the bike’s stability and response, while rebound damping changes should be used to influence comfort and trac- tion. When you need more damping force, you should mainly try to increase comp...
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7 preload adjustment 1 put the bike on a stand and loosen the screws in the fork top crown that hold the fork legs. Note! On most mx-bikes you have to take of the handle bar before you can unscrew the top cap. Remove the adjustment wheel and the springs and balls of the adjuster. 2 unscrew the top c...
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8 4 remove the spring support and the original spring preload washer. Install a new preload spacer to achieve the right static sag. 5 fitthe spring support and the top cap and refit the adjustment wheel. For tightening torques, please see your bike's work shop manual. Note! The top nut only have to ...
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9 changing springs 6 loosen the screws that hold the fork legs in the upper fork crown. With the fork leg still tightened in the lower fork crown unscrew the top cap, tool (xxxxx-xx). Loosen the screws that hold the fork legs in the lower fork crown. Remove the fork legs from the motorcycle and fast...
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10 technical specifications fork lengths and diameters front fork motorcycle length (l) Øa Øb fg 225 tm 938 mm 53,9 mm 58,4mm rebound and compression adjustment refer to mounting instruction for set-up data. Maximum open rebound and compression valve: 20 clicks. Free spring length: all forks: 467 mm...
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12 general handling set-up front suspension. Front fork travel is not used to its full capacity. Harsh feeling, front wheel grip is not satisfactory in bumpy turns. Suspension too hard. • decrease the front fork compression damping. • change to softer springs. Suspension bottoming, too soft during e...
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13 maintenance telescopic front forks depend on a smooth, fric- tion free action. Make sure your forks are regularly serviced. Do not use strong solvents, such as brake cleaner, to clean the front forks. This will dry out the seals and the steel tubes and cause friction or leakage. After every race:...
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14 notes.
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15 notes.
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16 07295-13, issued 02 08 22 the ultimate suspension site. Find out everything about your suspension. Download mounting instructions, manuals and brochures. And a lot more. Öhlins racing ab, box 722, s-194 27 upplands väsby, sweden phone +46 8 590 025 00, fax +46 8 590 025 80 your Öhlins dealer: mor...