Measuring The Sag Of The Unloaded Rear Wheel; Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - Husqvarna TE 125 EU Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.6

Measuring the sag of the unloaded rear wheel

11.7

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

–
Turn adjusting screw
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (TE 125)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
L01669-12
Rebound damping (TE 250/300)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
0 0 A
–
Note down the value as dimension
400988-10
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Measure distance
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
0 0 A
–
Note down the value as dimension
A
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag (TE 125)
Static sag (TE 250/300)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
0 B B
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
400989-10
A
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
20 clicks
18 clicks
16 clicks
p. 43)
.
A
of the unloaded rear wheel. (
A
.
B
30 mm (1.18 in)
30 mm (1.18 in)
p. 43)
p. 38)
and .
A B
( p. 39)
x
38