Adjusting The Riding Sag; Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork - Husqvarna 125 TC EU Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.10

Adjusting the riding sag

10.11

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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. (
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the main 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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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (125 TC EU)
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Spring rate (250 TC EU)
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
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. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compen-
sated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
401000-01
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45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
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30
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