Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Ad"ustin the rebound dam in of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

9.4

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (or p. 10)
Main work
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension f).
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (or p. 10)
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Measure distance f) of rear wheel unloaded. (or p. 47)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension G).
• Info
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
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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. (or p. 48)
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clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
17 clicks
15 clicks
1 3 clicks
0 mm (1.18 in)
1 3
47
e
and G).