Adjusting The Riding Sag; Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork - Husqvarna TC 125 2017 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

10.12

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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 (TC 125)
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.)
Spring rate (TC 250)
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...
209 lb.)
Spring rate (TX 300)
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...
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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Smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compensated for by the fork air
pressure.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on compression), the
fork air pressure must be increased, within the specified values, to avoid damage
to the fork and frame.
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If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of operation, the fork legs
need to be bled.
401000-01
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36 N/mm (206 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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