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Checking the swingarm
9 SHOCK ABSORBER, 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.
- Only make adjustments within the recom
mended range.
- Ride slowly to start with after making
adjustments to get the feel of the new
handling characteristic.
- Tension the spring to the amount measured during dis
mantling by turning the adjusting ring.
I Hook wrench (T106S) (
a
p. 364)
- Tighten screw
0.
Guideline
Screw, shock
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
absorber adjusting
ring
..
- Check the swingarm for damage, cracking, and deformation.
If the swingarm shows signs of damage, cracking, or
deformation:
- Change the swingarm.
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Info
I
Always change a damaged swingarm. Repair
of the swingarm is not authorized by Husq
varna Motorcycles.
Checking the swingarm bearing for �la}!
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
a
p. 14)
- Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
✓ The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.
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