11.9
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor-
rectly.
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 spring
length.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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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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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must
be removed to accurately measure the spring length.
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Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
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Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
402659-10
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
p. 54)
(
p. 63)
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
10 mm (0.39 in)
1
.
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
(
p. 65)
2
to specified
p. 54)
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