Shock absorber for BMW R nineT Scrambler / Urban G/S
BM 645
Mounting Instructions
BM 645 Shock Absorber for BMW R NineT Scrambler
Kit Contents
| Description | Part No | Pcs |
| Shock absorber | BM645 | 1 |
| Sticker Memo notes | 01180-01 | 1 |
| Sticker set Öhlins | 1 | |
| Owner’s manual | 07241-02 | 1 |
Note!
Please note that there can be small differences between your product and the images in these instructions. Note!
Please note that during storage and transport, especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil and grease used for assembly may leak and stain the packaging. This will not cause damage to the product, wipe off the excessive oil or grease with a cloth. Note!
Before you install this product, check the kit contents. If anything is missing, please contact an Öhlins dealer.
Warning!
Before you install this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s manual. This product is an important part of the vehicle and the vehicle stability. Warning!
We strongly recommend to let an Öhlins dealer install this product. Warning!
If you work with a lifted vehicle, make sure that it is safely supported to prevent it from tipping over. Note!
When you work with this product, see the vehicle service manual for vehicle specific procedures and important data. Note!
Before you install this product clean the vehicle.
- Put the motorcycle on a work stand so that the rear wheel is off the ground.
- If needed, remove the silencer to get access to the lower shock absorber mounting screw.
- Remove the shock absorber mounting screws, start with the lower. You may need to move the swing arm slightly to be able to remove the shock absorber.
- Install the öhlins shock absorber with the gas reservoir to the left.
- Tighten the shock absorber mounting screws to the correct torque, refer to the vehicle work shop manual.
- If removed, install the silencer.
Note!
Lower the vehicle so that the suspension is slightly compressed before you tighten the screws.
✋ Caution!
Make sure that you tighten all screws to the correct torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement of the shock absorber/front fork/ steering damper when the suspension is fully compressed or extended.
ADJUSTMENTS
Warning!
Before you ride/drive, always make sure that the setup is according to the recommended setup data. Read about adjustments and setting up in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual before you make any adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if youhave any questions about setting up.
SETUP DATA
| Length | 374 | mm |
| Stroke | 52,5 | mm |
| Spring part no | 01092-64 | |
| Spring rate | 160 | N/mm |
| Spring free length | 170 | mm |
| Spring preload | 10 | mm |
| Compression | 14 | clicks |
| Rebound | 16 | clicks |
Recommended Free sag and Ride height
| R1-R2 | 15 | mm |
| R1-R3 | 40 | mm |
| F1-F2 | 30 | mm |
| F1-F3 | 40 | mm |
Öhlins products are subject to continuous improvement and development, therefore, although these instructions include the most up-to-date information available at the time of printing, minor updates may occur.
To find the latest information contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have any questions regarding the contents in this document.
Part no. MI_BM645_0
Issued 2022-09-26
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