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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.23
Installing the spring
Clamp the damper in the vise using soft jaws.
Install retaining ring O
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*turn it down as far as possible.
S The collar points to the adjusting ring.
Mount adjusting ring
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and turn it down as far as possible.
S The collar points to the spring.
Measure the overall spring length without a load.
Mount spring
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Guideline
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Spring rate
Medium (standard)
69 N/mm (394 Ib/in)
- Mount spring retainer ©.
S The open end is opposite the spring end.
Alternative 1
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Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
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Spring preload
22 mm (0.87 in)
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Hook wrench (T106S) (iS p. 332)
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may
seriously alter the handling characteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious
deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of
the new handling characteristic.
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Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning
adjusting ring
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Hook wrench (T106S) (IS p. 332)
Tighten lock nut O
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the adjusting ring.
Checking the swingarm
9.24
Check the swingarm for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the swingarm shows signs of damage, cracking, or deformation:
- Change the swingarm.
Info
Always change a damaged swingarm. Repair of the swingarm is
not authorized by Husqvarna Motorcycles.
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