Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna FC 250 EU 2015 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.9

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
–
The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna work-
shop will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
10.10

Adjusting the riding sag

Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Remove the seat. (
–
Remove the right side cover. (
–
Remove the main silencer. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
Loosen screw
–
Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
401025-10
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Install the main silencer. (
–
Install the right side cover. (
–
Mount the seat. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Remove the seat. (
–
Remove the right side cover. (
–
Remove the main silencer. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
p. 42)
p. 46)
p. 45)
( p. 40)

.
 until the spring is no longer under tension.

.
( p. 41)
p. 45)
p. 46)
p. 43)
p. 42)
p. 46)
p. 45)
( p. 40)
p. 33)
 
to measurement .
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 33)
p. 33)
29