Husqvarna FE 450 2016, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Remove the right side cover. ( p. 58)
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Remove the main silencer. ( p. 55)
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Remove the seat. ( p. 49)
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 59)
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Remove the manifold. ( p. 52)
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Remove shock absorber. ( p. 49)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
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Install the manifold. ( p. 54)
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Install the fuel tank. ( p. 60)
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Mount the seat. ( p. 50)
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Install the main silencer. ( p. 57)
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Install the right side cover. ( p. 58)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 37)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 37)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 36)
11.11 Checking basic setting of fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.