Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna TC 85 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

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Main work
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
–
1
Loosen screw .
–
2
Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Holding wrench (90129051000)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
ment .
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
1
Tighten screw .
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: ≤ 45 kg
(≤ 99 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 ...
55 kg (99 ... 121 lb.)
Weight of rider: ≥ 55 kg
(≥ 121 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
2
to measure-
11 mm (0.43 in)
( p. 54)
p. 45)
p. 45)
( p. 54)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
( p. 54)
p. 45)