Husqvarna FC 350 2023, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 40)
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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.
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Another person again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking SAG on the rear fender using the sag
gage.
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Note the value as dimension
C
.
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The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
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Check riding sag.
Riding sag (FC 350 EU) 105 mm (4.13 in)
Riding sag (FC 350 US) 105 mm (4.13 in)
Riding sag (FX 350) 105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 43)
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.)
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Note the current adjustment before changing the spring preload - e.g. measure the spring length.
Preparatory work
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Remove the right side panel. ( p. 71)
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Remove main silencer. ( p. 71)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 62)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.