Benelli Imperiale 400 - Owner's Manual > Rear shock absorber

The motorcycle is equipped with one rear shock absorber on the each side.

Each shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring, the spring of the rear wheel can be adjusted in compliance with the driver's weight and loading condition, driving method and road conditions.

Adjust when vehicle it is stable on the main stand or side stand, turn the preload ring to the place required.

TORQUE VALUE

Upper fixing bolt: 37-44 N.m
Lower fixing bolt: 22-29 N.m
5 stages adjustable

REAR BRAKE PEDAL

Step the rear brake pedal to slow down the rear wheel. Brake light will turn on while rear brake is in use.

SHIFT PEDAL

This motorcycle is equipped with five-speed constant mesh gearbox.

Caution:

When the transmission is on neutral position, the indicator lamp would turn on. Slowly release the clutch lever to make sure the transmission is on the neutral position.

Slow down the motorcycle when turning to the low gear. Revving up the engine slightly to shift gears in more smooth way to avoid damaging gears

TOOL BAG

The tool bag is in the seat cushion. By using tools in the bag, you can do basic repair and adjustment and change some parts when needed.

Notice of Use of Fuel and Engine Oil

Fuel

It is a must to use lead free gasoline. Use gasoline contains octane number more than 92.

Notice: Use lead free gasoline can extend the working life of spark plug.

Engine Oil

Please use four-stroke engine oil it should be equal or higher than API SAE service grade SF. The specification is SJ10W/50.

Type

Full synthetic oil SJ10W-50 or SN 15W-50

Capacity 2.5L+-0.1L

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