Adjusting The Riding Sag; Checking Basic Setting Of Fork - Husqvarna FE 450 2016 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.10

Adjusting the riding sag

11.11

Checking basic setting of fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the main silencer. (
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Remove the manifold.
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Remove 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.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the manifold.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Mount the seat. (
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side cover. (
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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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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
401000-01
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p. 58)
p. 55)
p. 49)
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54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
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p. 50)
p. 57)
p. 58)
p. 42)
p. 37)
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