TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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11.5
Adjusting the rebound damping 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.)
F02303-10
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible
click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
17 clicks
Standard
15 clicks
Sport
13 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn
counterclockwise to reduce damping when the shock
absorber rebounds.
11.6
Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
402415-10
Main work
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Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking
SAG
on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090500)
Pin, sag scale (00029990010)
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Note the value as dimension
A
.