Husqvarna TE 250i User Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 56)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 66)
– Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. ( p. 94)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 56)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 48)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's
weight can be compensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on
compression), harder springs must be fitted to avoid damage
to the fork and frame.
– If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of
operation, the fork legs need to be bled.

Husqvarna TE 250i Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement	249 cc
Bore x Stroke	66.4 mm x 72 mm
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Transmission	6-speed
Starter	Electric starter
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	Disc brake, 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake, 220 mm
Front Wheel	21"
Rear Wheel	18"
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Disc DDS Clutch, Magura Hydraulics
Frame	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR USD Forks, 48 mm Diameter
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters