11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with the rider's weight
Info
When adjusting the basic chassis setting, first adjust the shock absorber and then the fork.
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– For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid
damage to forks, shock absorbers, swingarm, and frame, the
basic settings of the suspension components must match the
rider's weight.
– As delivered, Husqvarna motorcycles are adjusted for an
average rider's weight (with full protective clothing).
Guideline
Standard rider weight 75 … 85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
– If the rider's weight is above or below this range, the basic
setting of the suspension components must be adjusted
accordingly.
– Small weight differences can be compensated by adjust-
ing the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differ-
ences, the springs must be replaced.
11.2 Compression damping of the shock absorber
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle
speed.
The high-speed setting, for example, has an effect on the landing after a jump: the rear wheel suspension com-
presses quickly.
The low-speed setting, for example, has an effect when riding over long ground swells: the rear wheel suspen-
sion compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is
gradual. Thus, changes in the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range and
vice versa.
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed compression damping 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.
– Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles workshop will be
glad to help.)
Info
The effect of the low-speed setting can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock absorber.
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