Husqvarna Norden 901 2022, Owner'S Manual

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12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn
counterclockwise to reduce damping when the shock
absorber rebounds.
12.5 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling charac-
teristic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any lug-
gage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.
Condition
The link fork is relieved of weight.
V02367-10
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Turn handwheel
1
counterclockwise as far as it will go.
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Turn it clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the
shock absorber type and use.
Guideline
Spring preload
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preload adjuster
Comfort 3 turns
Standard 3 turns
Sport 5 turns
Full payload 10 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn
counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.