Husqvarna FE 450 2014, Repair Manual

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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
� p. 12)
Main work
- Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between
the rear axle and a fixed point such as a mark on the side
cover.
- Make note of the value as measurement t).
Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
� p. 12)
Checkin the static sa of the shock absorber
- Measure distance t) of rear wheel unloaded. (
� p. 50)
- Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
- Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
- Note down the value as dimension G).
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure­
ments t) and G).
- Check the static sag.
I Static sag I 35 mm (1 .38 in)
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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