Adjusting The Riding Sag - Husqvarna FS 450 2015 Repair Manual

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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9
9.8
Ad"usting the riding sag
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Hook wrench (T1 06S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring @ to measurement f).
Guideline
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Spring preload
Info
I
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
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Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the manifold.
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Install the main silencer.
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Install the right side cover.
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Mount the seat.
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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 seat.
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Remove the right side cover.
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Remove the main silencer.
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Remove the manifold.
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Info
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the manifold.(� p. 74)
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Install the main silencer.(� p. 75)
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Install the right side cover.
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Mount the seat.
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber.
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber.
O.
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p. 235)
19 mm (0.75 in)
1
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M5
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p. 51)
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p. 74)
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p. 75)
(a
p. 80)
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p. 80)
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p. 10)
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p. 80)
(a
p. 79)
(a
p. 75)
(a
p. 74)
(�
p. 50)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
(a
p. 51)
(�
p. 80)
(ill:!
p. 80)
I 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 10)
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p. 47)
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p. 48)
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