2015 MONTESA COTA 4RT User Manual

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Service and maintenance

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Inspection

1. Check for a broken or collapsed spring.

2. Bounce the rear of the machine up and down and check

for smooth suspension action.

3. Check the rear shock absorber for a bent shaft or oil

leaks.

4. Push the rear wheel sideways to check for worn or

loose swingarm bearings. There should be no move-

ment. If movement is felt, replace the pivot bearings

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Inspection

1. Check for a broken or collapsed spring.

2. Bounce the rear of the machine up and down and check

for smooth suspension action.

3. Check the rear shock absorber for a bent shaft or oil

leaks.

4. Push the rear wheel sideways to check for worn or

loose swingarm bearings. There should be no move-

ment. If movement is felt, replace the pivot bearings

(page 5-19).

y When your Cota is new, your suspension will break-in

as you ride.

y After break-in is completed, test ride your Cota with

the rear suspension at the standard setting before

attempting any adjustments.

y Make all rebound damping adjustment in one-click

increments. Adjusting two or more clicks at a time

may cause you to pass over the best adjustment. Test

ride after each adjustment.

y If you become confused about adjustment settings,

return to the standard position and start over.

y When your Cota is new, your suspension will break-in

as you ride.

y After break-in is completed, test ride your Cota with

the rear suspension at the standard setting before

attempting any adjustments.

y Make all rebound damping adjustment in one-click

increments. Adjusting two or more clicks at a time

may cause you to pass over the best adjustment. Test

ride after each adjustment.

y If you become confused about adjustment settings,

return to the standard position and start over.

(1) REBOUND ADJUSTER(1) REBOUND ADJUSTER

Rear Suspension

The Pro-Link swingarm is controlled by a shock absorber.

The rear shock absorber should always be adjusted for

the rider’s weight and track conditions by using one or

more of the following methods.

y Spring pre-load

Turning the spring pre-load adjuster adjusts the spring

initial pre-load length.

y Rebound damping

Turning the rebound damping screw adjusts how

quickly the shock absorber extends.