Husqvarna FE 450, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.6 Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 45)
402415-10
Main work
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Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the distance to marking SAG
on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090500)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
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Note down the value as dimension

.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 45)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
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Measure dimension

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 39)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Again measure the distance between the rear axle and marking SAG on the rear
fender using the sag gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 40)