Husqvarna EE 5 2022, Owner'S Manual

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SUSPENSION SETTING 11
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11.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor-
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 54)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
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Loosen retaining ring
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (T304)
Hook wrench (T1533)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must
be removed to accurately measure the spring length.
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Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
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Tighten the spring to the specified measurement by turning
adjusting ring
2
.
Guideline
Spring preload 3 mm (0.12 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring length.
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 retaining ring
1
.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 54)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)