• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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2011 TE 449, rear shock. Any advantage in fitting the 2012 spacer??

Dangermouse449

Dangermouse449

Husqvarna
Pro Class
Wondering if there's a noticeable/usable difference by fitting the later model spacer into the earlier bikes rear shock.
and resetting the sag etc. from there?

I already run about 10mm of fork through the triple-clamp for better turn in.
If I lower the rear, I'm likely to loose some of that effect.

I'm not a big guy at 5'11, the TE is fairly tall in the back.....

Anyone recommend it??
 
Dangermouse449 said:
Wondering if there's a noticeable/usable difference by fitting the later model spacer into the earlier bikes rear shock.
and resetting the sag etc. from there?

I already run about 10mm of fork through the triple-clamp for better turn in.
If I lower the rear, I'm likely to loose some of that effect.

I'm not a big guy at 5'11, the TE is fairly tall in the back.....

Anyone recommend it??
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Hi there, also 5.11 but living in the uk, did this mod to my 511 and never looked back, much more in control of bike, amazing what a difference 10mm on the shock can make, why do you think the factory modded it? Also run forks at 20mm through, compression on softish setting. You won't regret it, regards Nigel.
 
nige said:
Hi there, also 5.11 but living in the uk, did this mod to my 511 and never looked back, much more in control of bike, amazing what a difference 10mm on the shock can make, why do you think the factory modded it? Also run forks at 20mm through, compression on softish setting. You won't regret it, regards Nigel.
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My shock is due for a service, I think I'll get it done then.
Thanks.
 
I had my shock (and forks) lowered. Best thing I ever did to the bike as far as being comfortable and confident on it.
 
For me, more just that the shock is due for service & the later bikes had the spacer added.
Just wondering what the benefits were for them to change it.
 
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