Husqvarna F2103V9, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
50
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 49)
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 37 mm (1.46 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 51)
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
402417-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 49)
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, 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.
–
Another person again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking
SAG on the rear fender using the sag
gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag 110 mm (4.33 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 52)