Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna TC 50 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring
length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag,
it may be necessary to increase or decrease the
spring pretension.
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Tighten retaining ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
(TC 50)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
(TC 50 Mini)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the rear wheel.
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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 50)
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55 ...
77 lb.)
B00292-10
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 lb.)
Spring rate (TC 50 Mini)
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55 ...
77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
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30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
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