Husqvarna EE 5 2021 - Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber; Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber

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11.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point
again.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
B
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 12 mm (0.47 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
( p. 35)
11.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
– 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.
– Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
– Check riding sag.
Riding sag 80 mm (3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
– Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 36)