Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna FS 450 2019 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

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A
Measure dimension of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
A B
ments and
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
( p. 37)
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A
Measure dimension of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking SAG on the rear fender using the sag
gage.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
A C
ments and
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Check the riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
p. 35)
B
.
.
20 mm (0.79 in)
p. 35)
C
.
.
80 mm (3.15 in)
( p. 38)