Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna FC 450 Rockstar Edition 2022 Owner's Manual

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.)
Info
Note the current adjustment before changing the spring preload - e.g. measure the spring length.
Preparatory work
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Remove the right side panel. (
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Remove main silencer. (
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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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Loosen screw
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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.
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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
F03627-10 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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1
Tighten bolt
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the right side panel. (
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
p. 52)
p. 68)
p. 48)
( p. 60)
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
8 mm (0.31 in)
.
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 61)
p. 52)
2
to specified
p. 88)
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