Checking Basic Setting Of Fork; Adjusting The Compression Damping Of The Fork - Husqvarna 2016 FE 250 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking basic setting of fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
11.12

Adjusting the compression damping of the fork

Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the manifold.
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Mount the seat. (
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side cover. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
401000-01
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Turn white adjusting screw
Info
Adjusting screw
The compression damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white
adjusting screw). The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB
(red adjusting screw).
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
H00212-10
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
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p. 50)
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p. 52)
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all the way clockwise.
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is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.
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