2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS Owners Manual - Page 143

E Rear shock absorber adjusters (fig. 34.1, fig. 34.2, fig. 35.1 and fig. 35.2) The shock absorber has outer adjusters that enable you to adjust your motorcycle to the load. The adjuster (1) located on the right side, on the connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm, controls rebound damping. The adjuster (2) on the shock absorber expansion reservoir controls compression damping. Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to increase damping, or counter clockwise to reduce damping. 1000DS S STANDARD setting: from the fully closed position (clockwise): - unscrew adjuster (1) by 12 clicks. - unscrew adjuster (2) by 10 clicks. Spring preload: 22 mm The preload on the external spring of the shock absorber can be adjusted using the adjusting knob (3) on the right of the frame, and following the values shown on the knob itself. The STANDARD setting is when the adjusting knob is in the minimum (LOW) position. 2 1 1000DS S HIGH fig. 34.1 LOW 3 1000DS S 44 fig. 34.2