Suspension; Hard Ground; Sandy Ground; Muddy Ground - Husqvarna TC - TE 449 2013 I.E. Manual

SUSPENSION

Hereinafter is a general guide for suspension adjustment,
based on the type of ground or use of the motorcycle.
Always start from the suspension standard setting before
making any change. Afterwards, increase or decrease the
adjusting clicks, one at a time.

HARD GROUND

Front fork: softer compression setting.
Shock absorber: softer compression setting.
For fast tracks, a softer compression and rebound setting
both front and rear will give more grip.

SANDY GROUND

Front fork: set compression harder, or replace the stand-
ard spring with a harder spring and set the compression
softer and the rebound harder.
Shock absorber: harder compression, and especially
harder rebound settings. Work on the spring preload to
lower the motorcycle riding height (rear end).

MUDDY GROUND

Front fork: harder compression setting, or replacement of
standard spring with a harder one;
Shock absorber: harder compression and rebound set-
ting, or replacement of standard spring with a harder
one; Work on the spring preload to lift the motorcycle
riding height (rear end). Changing the springs front and
rear is advised in order to compensate for increased mo-
torcycle weight due to caked-on mud.
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NOTES
Should the fork be too soft or too hard under all adjust-
ment conditions, check oil level inside fork leg as it could
be too low or too high; Remember that the more oil you
add, the more frequently you will need to bleed the forks.
Should suspension not react to calibration changes, check
adjuster units, as they could be stuck.
WARNING*:
ALWAYS remember that all the motor-
cycles and their parts used in competi-
tions of any type are excluded from the
warranty and that all modifications to
standard configuration cause THE VE-
HICLE NON COMPLIANCE WITH TYPE-AP-
PROVAL REQUIREMENTS and it is hence
unsuitable for circulating on public
roads: consequently it may be used only
in "CLOSED CIRCUITS" by authorised sub-
jects holding the relevant driving licence
or authorisation.