Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna FC 450 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

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Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor-
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
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Note the current adjustment before changing the spring preload - e.g. measure the spring length.
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Measure dimension of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective 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 again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking SAG on the rear fender using the sag
gage.
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Note the value as dimension
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The riding sag is the difference between measure-
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ments and
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Check riding sag.
Riding sag (FC 450 EU)
Riding sag (FC 450 US)
Riding sag (FX 450)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
Preparatory work
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Remove the right side panel. (
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Remove main silencer. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
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