Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2016, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.10 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
400990-10
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Measure dimension  of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 77)
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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  .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 70… 75 mm (2.76… 2.95 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 81)
11.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
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. (Your authorized Husqvarna
Motorcycles workshop will be glad to help.)