Ohlins KA 736 Mounting Instructions

Shock absorber for Kawasaki Z650

KA 736

Mounting Instructions

Note!1

Please note that there can be small differences
between your product and the images in
these instructions.

Note!1

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!1

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.

Kit Contents

Description Part No Pcs

Shock absorber KA736 1
C-spanner single 00710-02 1
Sticker Memo notes 01180-01 1
Sticker set Öhlins 1
Owner’s manual 07241-02 1

2

1

Put the motorcycle on a work stand so that the
rear wheel barely touches the ground.

2

Remove seat, right and left side fairing.

3

Remove the coolant expansion reservoir
screws to gain access to the upper shock
absorber attachment screw if necessary.

4

Remove the shock absorbers front attachment
screw.

5

Remove the rear shock absorber attachment
screw at the shock-link and remove the original
shock absorber.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

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!1

When you work with this product, see the

vehicle service manual for vehicle specic

procedures and important data.

Note!1

Before you install this product clean the vehicle.

6

Install the Öhlins shock absorber with the
cylinder head gas valve up. Install the rear

shock absorber attachment screw rst.

7

Install the front shock absorber attachment
screw and the linkage rods.

Note!1

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.

3

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

SETUP DATA

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
you have any questions about setting up.

ADJUSTMENTS

Part no. MI_KA736_0

Issued 2017-04-10

Length 297 mm
Stroke 54 mm
Rebound 14 clicks
Spring preload 10 mm
Spring 01092-49
Spring rate 130 N/mm
Spring free length 170 mm

Recommended free sag and ride height

R1-R2 6 mm
R1-R3 33 mm
F1-F2 (std spring) 20 mm
F1-F3 36 mm

Rebound
damping
adjuster

Spring
preload
adjuster