New girling shocker adjustment

Nortoncommandoneil said:

Hi, I've recently fitted a set of the latest Girling rear shockers on my commando.
I'm looking at the set up instructions and there appears to be 1 pre-load ring, 1 lock ring and below that is a smaller lock ring that screws onto the lower sleeve.
When setting the adjustment should the smallest lock ring at all times be tight against the lower sleeve and the middle ring be the one that locks the pre-load ring at the chosen position.
Thanks again for any advice.

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Nortoncommandoneil said:

I'm looking at the set up instructions...

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GIRLING SHOCK ABSORBERS 12.9

Genuine Girling OEM Shock Absorbers for Classic Twins.Manufactured to allow greater flexibility as both the shock length and pre-load settings can be adjusted.The overall length can be adjusted plus or minus 5mm, and spring load can be accurately tuned to an individual's body weight, or riding...

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L.A.B. said:

Doesnt it say in the the instructions, to:
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Check the threaded lockring is tightened to stop the spring seat ring moving once the desired setting has been found."

GIRLING SHOCK ABSORBERS 12.9

Genuine Girling OEM Shock Absorbers for Classic Twins.Manufactured to allow greater flexibility as both the shock length and pre-load settings can be adjusted.The overall length can be adjusted plus or minus 5mm, and spring load can be accurately tuned to an individual's body weight, or riding...

sjmotorcycleengineering.com

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Nortoncommandoneil said:

Ok, does the top pre load ring need to be locked at the desired position by the middle locking ring,...

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Nortoncommandoneil said:

...or the smallest lock ring at the very bottom.

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L.A.B. said:

Yes, that's what the instructions say.



The smallest lockring locks the "lower body".
"6. "Shock length can also be extended by a small amount. Slacken the lower body lock ring...etc"

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