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Shock Absorber for Honda Airblade 125
HO 743
Mounting Instructions
Note!
Please note that this image is a general representation
of the product and may differ slightly from your product.
Note!
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual. The shock absorber is an important part of your
vehicle and will affect the stability.
Note!
Before installing this product, check the contents of
the kit. If anything is missing, please check an Öhlins
dealer.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
Shock absorber HO 743 2
Screw M8x35 00432-01 2
Washer 8/20/0.5 63118-05 4
Tool preload adjuster 03199-03 1
Sticker set "ÖHLINS" 10207-01 1
Owners manual road & track 07241-02 1
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Put the motorcycle on the center stand so
that the rear wheel barely touches the ground.
Make sure the motorcycle is in a stable
position.
2.
Open the seat Ⓐ by using the ignition key.
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber.
Warning!
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip over.
Note!
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle
thoroughly.
Note!
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.
A
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
3
Remove the grab bar Ⓑ by loosening the
screws ①②
4
Remove the storage box Ⓒ by loosening the
screws ①②③④⑤⑥
1
2
B
1
2
3
456
C
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
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Uninstall the standard shock absorbers
by loosening the upper and lower mounting
screws ①②
1
1
2
1
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5.
Install the Öhlins shock absorber by
tightening the upper and lower mounting
screws according to the installation diagram P1
Tighten at a torque value as specied in the
vehicle service manual.
Reverse all procedures as necessary.
63118-05 (2x)
Washer 8/20/0.5
P1
00432-01
Screw M8x35
Note!
Lower the vehicle so that the suspension is slightly
compressed before tightening the screws.
Caution!
Ensure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully
compressed or extended.
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Öhlins Asia Co. Ltd
700/937 Moo5, Tambol Nongkhaga,
Amphur Phantong, Chonburi Province
20160 Thailand
© Öhlins Asia Co. Ltd. All rights
reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB
is prohibited.
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 nd the latest information
contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have
any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
Compression
Adjuster
SET-UP DATA
Warning!
Before riding, always make sure that the basic settings
made by Öhlins are according to recommended
Set-up Data. Read about adjustments and setting up
in the Öhlins Owner’s Manual before you make any
adjustments. Contact an Öhlins dealer if you have any
questions about setting up.
ADJUSTMENTS
Part no. MI_HO 743_EN_0
Issued 2017-12-04
Spring Preload
Adjuster
Rebound
Adjuster
Spring
Part No 60360-03
Free spring length 200 mm.
Spring rate prog. 15-24 N/mm
Preload adj.range [0-35] mm
Shock absorber data
Length .............................. 328 mm.
Stroke ............................... 85 mm.
Recommended set-up
Spring Preload............................ 3 mm.
Compression adjuster ................ 12 Clicks
Rebound adjuster ...................... 14 Clicks
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