Husqvarna TC 50, Owner'S Manual

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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
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Measure distance
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 down the value as dimension C .
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The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
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Check the 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 pretension of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled 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. 43)
(TC 50 Mini)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 43)
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Remove the rear wheel. ( p. 91)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.