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10.10
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.)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the silencer. (
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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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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
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Loosen retaining ring
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Turn adjusting ring
sion.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T304)
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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
The spring preload is the difference between the
S01477-10
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring length.
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 retaining ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side cover. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
p. 40)
p. 50)
p. 58)
(
p. 54)
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
1
.
(
p. 55)
p. 58)
p. 51)
2
to specified
p. 40)
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