Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna FS 450 2018 Repair Manual

9 SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK
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Ad"usting the riding sag
B00292-10
Main work
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O.
Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
I Hook wrench (90129051000)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
e.
measurement
Guideline
I Spring preload
• Info
I
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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O.
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.
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever.
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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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever.
(iell p. 317)
8
to specified
13 mm (0.51 in)
1
M5 5 Nm (3. 7 lbf ft)
(0 p. 60)
(0 p. 12)
(0 p. 152)
(0 p. 12)
(0 p. 59)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
(0 p. 60)
(0 p. 152)