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

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Adjusting Forks 2014 TE 310

2wheeler

2wheeler

Husqvarna
AA Class
I would like to soften/loosen up the forks a bit. Total noob when it comes to adjustable forks.
Would I be headed in the right direction with the following?

Compression (Lower Adjuster, Standard Setting 12 clicks) Turn capnut clockwise until closed.Turn counter-clockwise past standard setting to 16 clicks. Does the rubber pry out to reveal a hex?

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Rebound (Top Adjuster, Standard Setting 08 clicks) Turn adjuster (C) clockwise until closed. Turn counter-clockwise past standard setting to 10 clicks.
 

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Another goof in the manual for the TE.... The rubber cap is pryed off revealing a slotted adjuster, not hex. Yes, check initial settings and reset where you want. I backed off compression 1 click.
 
Yep on that rubber cap. The adjustment should be under the cap that is there to keep dirt out.

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Most people do not bother with the rebound much and usually play with the compression. Be easy turning the screws as this stuff is a little delicate some times. 2-3 clks should show some type of change in the feel of the ride ...

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All you are doing with the clickers is allowing less oil to be forced into the shim stack when opened, softening the ride OR closing them and forcing more oil to go into the valve\compression stack and stiffens the ride. I'll open mine to within ~2 clks of wide open or closed depending on the whether I'm on the track or trails.

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I should add that the shim stack in the valves is where the real dampening action takes place at... The clickers are just the fine tuning adjustment of the shim stack.
 
Thanks guys, I am beginning to get a handle on this with your help. I will start out less aggressive with my "minus-standard" settings. Working with Compression first. Mike there is relatively no hours on the bike. Work and Rain ughhh. Haven't gotten out of the neighborhood yet. Weight about 155
 
I'd let the forks wear in a bit before I did anything major, but at 155lbs you might want to go a little lighter on the springs. I believe the bikes are sprung for around a 170lb rider from the factory. I had to go the other direction up to 0.48Kg/mm. Another thing that makes a big difference in my experience is the oil you use. My forks worked significantly better when I changed out the oil to Amsoil 5W fork oil and set the level at 100mm.
 
Failed to mention another question. In the instructions, what is meant by smooth vs. harder braking action?

"In order to obtain a smooth braking action, turn the adjuster counter clockwise. Vice versa to obtain a harder braking action."
 
2wheeler said:
Failed to mention another question. In the instructions, what is meant by smooth vs. harder braking action?

"In order to obtain a smooth braking action, turn the adjuster counter clockwise. Vice versa to obtain a harder braking action."
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Lots of different terms used on this stuff and its always a little confusing ... That's why I always use the terms open and closed when thinking about the compression or rebound valves.

Looks like he is saying for smooth (easy - soft) action, open the valves by screwing the clicker out or CCW, allowing more oil to go around the shim path. Turn the screw CW or in and you are closing the valve, forcing more oil into the shim path, making the fork action harder (stiffer) .
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Mike-AK said:
I'd let the forks wear in a bit before I did anything major, but at 155lbs you might want to go a little lighter on the springs. I believe the bikes are sprung for around a 170lb rider from the factory. I had to go the other direction up to 0.48Kg/mm. Another thing that makes a big difference in my experience is the oil you use. My forks worked significantly better when I changed out the oil to Amsoil 5W fork oil and set the level at 100mm.
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Yep oil level can help get a harsh fork into something that is ridable for many of us. And the sag needs to be there 4 sure. Too bad the air forks did not perform again ....

My stock 010 TC250 forks work well up to a point on tracks or trails but as I go faster and faster on some trails\roads, I'm feeling hits that are on the too big side ... These speeds are up and 35mph so in most cases so I can back off just a little and be ok in most cases...
 
I'll soften the forks up a little (ccw) and try that. Does is matter if the adjustment is made with the wheel on the ground or should the bike be lifted to make this change?
 
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