TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
49
Info
This is due to the volume of the hose and not due to a
defect in the fork airpump or the fork.
Observe the accompanying instructions for Husq-
varna Motorcycles accessories.
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Adjust the air pressure as specified.
Guideline
Air pressure (FC 450 EU)
10.7 bar (155 psi)
Air pressure (FC 450 US)
10.7 bar (155 psi)
Air pressure (FX 450)
10 bar (145 psi)
Air pressure
(ROCKSTAR EDITION)
10.9 bar (158 psi)
Gradual changing of the air
pressure in steps of
0.2 bar (3 psi)
Minimum air pressure
7 bar (102 psi)
Maximum air pressure
12 bar (174 psi)
Info
Never adjust the air pressure to a value outside the
stated range.
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Disconnect the fork airpump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from
the hose
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the fork leg itself does not lose any air.
The fork airpump indicator switches off automatically
after 80 seconds.
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Mount the protection cap.
Info
Only mount the protection cap by hand.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.14
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
H01178-13
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Turn adjuster
1
clockwise all the way to the stop.
Info
Adjuster
1
is located at the upper end of the right
fork leg.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks correspond-
ing to the fork type.