Husqvarna 2014 FC 250 EU, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Main work
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Measure the distance
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as vertical as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension A .
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
10.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 B B
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 28)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 30 mm (1.18 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
x
( p. 29)
10.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 28)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point.
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Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements A and C .
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 100 mm (3.94 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 29)