Husqvarna FE 450, Owner'S Manual

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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.39 Checking the swingarm
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Check the swingarm for damage, cracking, and deformation.
» If the swingarm shows signs of damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the swingarm.
Info
Always change a damaged swingarm. Repair of the swingarm is
not authorized by Husqvarna Motorcycles.
12.40 Checking throttle cable routing
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 56)
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Remove the seat. ( p. 55)
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 60)
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Main work
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Check throttle cable routing.
Both throttle cables must be routed, side by side, on the back of the handle-
bars and above the fuel tank bracket, to the throttle valve body. Both throttle
cables must be secured behind the fuel tank contact area rubber band.
» If the throttle cable routing is not as specified:
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Correct throttle cable routing.
Finishing work
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Install the fuel tank. ( p. 61)
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Mount the seat. ( p. 55)
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Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 56)
12.41 Checking the rubber grip
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage, wear, and looseness.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the left and onto the han-
dle tube of the throttle grip on the right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the
handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged, worn, or loose:
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Change the rubber grip.