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Adjust the steering damper by letting it slide in

its bracket assembly so the steering damper uses
Notes
Mounting Instructions
similar stroke lengths both ways. Öhlins steering damper kit
NOTE! SD 169 for Kawasaki ZX-6R
Make sure that there are no problems with clear-
ance when turning the steering to the left and
right end positions, and that the damper is not Öhlins steering damper R&T
used as a stop.
Your Öhlins steering damper R&T features the
following adjuster:
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The adjustment knob has 16 different positions
Tighten the bolts to correct torque. – M5, 5 Nm and counts in number of clicks from maximum
– M8, 25 Nm. hard position.

10 NOTE!
Make a set-up of the damper to recommended When delivered the Öhlins steering damper is
click position. dialed to recommended setting for the specific
brand and make of the motorcycle. If you have
NOTE! changed the settings follow the instruction below:
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement The adjusters have a normal right hand thread.
of the steering damper when the suspension is Turn clockwise to fully closed (pos. zero [0]). Turn
being fully compressed or extended. counter clockwise to open and count the clicks
until you reach the recommended number of
clicks. See Setup data at last page.
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Continue your work according to the Owners CAUTION!
Manual, section Adjustments. Do not use too much force, delicate sealing
surfaces can be damaged. Use fingers only.

Set-up data
Recommended set-up 10 clicks from closed

Adjuster
Part No. SD169. Issued 03 05 27

Öhlins Racing AB, Box 722, S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden.

Phone +46 8 590 025 00. Fax +46 8 590 025 80. © Öhlins Racing AB. All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the
written permission of Öhlins Racing AB is prohibited. Printed in Sweden.
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 Öhlins products are subject to continual improve-
Safety signals ment and development. Consequently, although
Mounting Instructions
Important information concerning safety is these instructions include the most up-to-date
information available at the time of printing, there 1
distinguished in this manual by the
may be minor differences between your suspen-
4
following notations:
sion and this manual. Please consult your Öhlins Put the motorcycle on a stand and make sure Fit the triple clamp bracket to the right side of
dealer if you have any questions with regard to it's steadily fixed so it will not fall over. the triple clamp. Use the sleeve and the bolt
the contents of the manual. (00432-05) supplied.
The Safety alert symbol means:
Caution! Your safety is involved. WARNING! 5
NOTE!
1. It’s advisable to have an Öhlins dealer or other Fit the bracket assy to the frame bracket. Use the
WARNING! During storage and transportation, especially
qualified person to fit your steering damper. teflon spacer and the bolt (05404-02) supplied.
Failure to follow warning instructions at high ambient temperature, the oil and
2. Instructions in the vehicle service manual are to
could result in severe or fatal injury grease used for assembling may run out
be followed when changing the steering damper.
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to anyone working with, inspecting or inside the packing and damage the expanded
3. When working on a lifted vehicle it must be Fit the Öhlins steering damper to the bracket assy.
using the suspension, or to bystanders. polystyrene packing material. This is not
securely supported to prevent it from falling. Do not tighten yet.
unusual and is in no way detrimental to the
CAUTION! steering damper. 7
Caution indicates that special pre- 2 Fit the end eye of the steering damper to the triple
cautions must be taken to avoid dam- Kit contents Loosen the the forward fuel tank attachment.
clamp bracket. Use bolt (05404-02) supplied.
age to the suspension. Before installing the steering damper, please
check the contents of the kit. If anything is
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NOTE! Fit the frame bracket. Use the bolt (01046-13) sup-
missing, contact your Öhlins dealer.
This indicates information that is of plied to refit the fuel tank and mount the bracket.
importance with regard to procedures. Description Pcs. Part No.
Steering damper stroke 63 1 02260-10
Bracket assy 1 02230-01 5
Frame bracket 1 02272-14
Before installation Triple clamp bracket 1 02270-23 6
Bolt M6SF 8x45 1 00432-05
Öhlins Racing AB can not be held responsible for
Bolt MC6S 8x20 1 01046-13
any damage whatsoever to steering damper or
Screw K6S 8x20 2 05404-02
vehicle, or injury to persons, if the instructions for
Sleeve 1 02238-04
fitting and maintenance are not followed exactly.
Teflon spacer 1 02259-01
Similarly, the warranty will become null and void
Sticker Öhlins 2 00192-01
if the instructions are not adhered to.
Sticker Öhlins 2 00194-10
WARNING! Owners manual 1
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1. Installing a steering damper, that is not 3
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage whatsoever
that may occur after fitting the steering
damper. Contact an Öhlins dealer or other
qualified person for advice.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owners manuals before handling this 4
steering damper kit. If you have any ques-
tions regarding proper installation proce-
dures, contact an Öhlins dealer or other quali-
fied person.
3. The vehicle service manual must be referred
to when installing the Öhlins steering damper.