HUSABERG FE 450 AUS, Repair Manual

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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7.6
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
400522-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 32)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the saddle in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce up
and down a few times until the rear suspension levels out.
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 34)
7.7
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 34)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
400516-10
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Loosen screw

.
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Turn adjusting ring

until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S) (
p. 274)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring

to measurement

.
Guideline
Spring preload 10 mm (0.39 in)
Info
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 screw

.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 34)