Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna FC 450 2023 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Main work
–
Loosen screw
–
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.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension
Guideline
Spring preload (FC 450 EU)
Spring preload (FC 450 US)
Spring preload (FX 450)
F03627-10
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
1
Tighten bolt
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Install the right side panel. (
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Remove the right side panel. (
–
Remove main silencer. (
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
.
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 64)
p. 55)
p. 55)
p. 71)
p. 51)
( p. 63)
2
to specified
p. 91)
p. 51)
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