Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2017 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.11

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled 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.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 85)
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Take off the side cover. (
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Remove the air filter box.
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Remove the rear fairing.
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Remove the rear left side cover.
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Remove the rear right side cover.
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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