10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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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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 now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
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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
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
Preparatory work
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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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120 mm (4.72 in)
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p. 39)
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p. 56)