9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Checking the swingarm
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident
Modifications to the sus
pension setting may seriously alter the handling
characteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting
may cause a serious deterioration in the handling
characteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recom
mended range.
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Ride slowly to start with after making
adjustments to get the feel of the new
handling characteristic.
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Tension the spring to the length measured during disas
sembly by turning the adjusting ring.
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Hook wrench (T1 06S) (
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p. 303)
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Tighten screw
8.
Guideline
Screw, shock
M5
5 Nm (3. 7 lbf ft)
absorber adjusting
ring
..
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Check the swingarm for damage, cracking, and deformation.
If the swingarm shows signs of damage, cracking, or
deformation:
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Change the swingarm.
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Info
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Always change a damaged swingarm. Repair
of the swingarm is not authorized by Husq
varna Motorcycles.
Checking the swingarm bearing for �la�
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 12)
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Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
✓ The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.