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TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
10.9
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
10.10
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 incorrectly.
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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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Measure distance
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Again measure the distance between the rear axle and marking SAG on the rear
fender using the sag gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing 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 mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the 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.
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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35 mm (1.38 in)
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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105 mm (4.13 in)
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p. 31)
p. 35)
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p. 42)
p. 29)
and
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p. 30)
p. 29)
and
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