HUSABERG FE 450 AUS, Repair Manual

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09/FRONT WHEEL
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100410-11
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Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle M24x1.5 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake pads are lying correctly
on the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)
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Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
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Fully tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
12.3
Checking the tire air pressure
Info
Low tire air pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire air pressure ensures optimal riding comfort and maximum tire service life.
100417-10
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Remove the dust cap.
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Check tire air pressure when tires are cold.
Tire air pressure off road
Front 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Rear 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Road tire pressure
Front 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Rear 2.0 bar (29 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
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Correct the tire pressure.
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Mount the dust cap.
12.4
Checking the tire condition
Info
Only mount tires approved or recommended by HUSABERG.
Other tires could have a negative effect on riding behavior.
The type, condition and air pressure of the tires all have an important impact on the riding behavior of the motorcycle.
The front and rear wheels must be mounted with tires with similar profiles.
Worn tires have a negative effect on riding behavior, especially on wet surfaces.
400602-10
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Examine the front and rear tires for cuts, foreign bodies and other damage.
» If you find cuts, foreign bodies or other damage on a tire:
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Change the tire.
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Check the depth of the tread.
Info
Note local national regulations concerning the minimum tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
≥
2 mm (
≥
0.08 in)
» If the tread depth is less than the minimum allowable depth:
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Change the tire.
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Check the age of the tires.