Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna 2014 FC 450 EU Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.9

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna work-
shop will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
10.10

Adjusting 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.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
401025-10
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
x
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.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
x
p. 32)
( p. 40)
x
1
.
2 until the spring is no longer under tension.
1
.
( p. 41)
x
p. 32)
( p. 40)
x
( p. 41)
x
2 A
to measurement .
12 mm (0.47 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 32)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
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