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11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.10
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
11.11
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna
Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)
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Measure dimension
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and
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down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point.
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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.
400990-10
of rear wheel unloaded. (
.
70... 75 mm (2.76... 2.95 in)
(
p. 81)
p. 77)
and
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79
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