Ohlins Rear Suspension

Hi Dave. Is this your first bike? Have you owned a bike with adjustable suspension? The following link will help inform you of what these adjusters are for. Please don’t go turning the dials without understanding what they do, as this can make the bike unmanageable and potentially unsafe.

https://www.ohlins.com/app/uploads/world/documents/2009/06/OM_07446-01.pdf

 

There's some GENERAL recommendations for the settings (dependant on the use) in the manual for you to set.
Obviously as @SteveRS says, don't go bonkers without reading it first as it's a bit of a fine art and you can totally ruin your ride quickly!

 

This might help as well.

 

+1 on what's already been said plus make a note of what they are currently set to.

 

What do you weigh?

 

Knock knock, is Dave there? Dave’s not here.

 

Dont be scared Dave, one says compression and the other says rebound.
Turn them all the way clockwise then count the clicks as you turn them anti-clockwase. Look in your manual for suggested settings, comfort, road and sport. Easy peasy. Higher number (more clicks anti-clockwise) = softer ride.

 

Took my bike to get the suspension dialed in, only to discover the previous owner had the spring all the open, found leaks as well as popped seals. Was wondering why the bike was so low and even the smallest bump in road was terrible.

 

Shitty, but at least you can now get it sorted.

 

Indeed and the dealer will need to cover the cost

 

That’s why you always have to check suspension when you get a bike!

 

That includes new bikes fresh from the dealers, they're not always bang on the factory settings straight from the factory!

 

Plus the preload is not set up for most people weights. Initial setup is critical before the first ride.

 

Yes. But bought the bike from another region. Dealer will be footing the bill though as is expected.

 

Mine came with no preload on the front, ended up at 7 turns in after a setup.

 

Did you buy it new? Mine came with 7 turns, I’m at 6 now and it very compliant.

 

No it was a 3 owner 6 year old bike, also had the std rear preload setting of too much which I wound all the way of even though the owners manual said it may result in death!

 

The manual is “almost” a worthless piece of garbage.