Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna FE 350 2015 Repair Manual

SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Adjusting the s�ring
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Caution
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
Risk of injury
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided.
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing
clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and
bounces up and down a few times.
✓ The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point.
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Note down the value as dimension Ci).
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
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Riding sag
the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
If
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Adjust the riding sag.
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reload of the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
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Remove the right side cover.
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Remove the main silencer.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove the manifold.(� p. 68)
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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of rear wheel unloaded.
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