Husqvarna 2014 TE 125 EU, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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( p. 51)
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Install the main silencer. ( p. 54)
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Install the right side cover. ( p. 55)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 43)
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Remove the right side cover. ( p. 55)
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Remove the main silencer. ( p. 54)
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Remove the shock absorber.
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( p. 50)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (TE 125)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Spring rate (TE 250/300)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
x
( p. 51)
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Install the main silencer. ( p. 54)
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Install the right side cover. ( p. 55)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 43)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 38)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 39)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 37)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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As with the shock absorber, smaller rider weight differences can be compensated by
the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), stiffer
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.