TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.10
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.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the spring
length.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Loosen screw
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
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Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
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Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to specified
dimension
A
.
Guideline
Spring preload
7 mm (0.28 in)
Info
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 screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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