Husqvarna TC 50 2023, Owner'S Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 34)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
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Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
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Check riding sag.
Riding sag (TC 50) 80 mm (3.15 in)
Riding sag (TC 50 MINI) 65 mm (2.56 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 37)
10.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor-
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
Preparatory work
(TC 50)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
(TC 50 MINI)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 42)
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Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 94)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 60)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
(TC 50)
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension
and note down the value.
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Loosen retaining ring
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under
tension.
Hook wrench (T304)
Hook wrench (T1533)