Hello All!
I am new to this forum, and I hope someone may be able answer this question.
I own a 2002 FXDL with stock suspension. I would like to "raise" the suspension in the front by only 1/2 inch or so. When I have a passenger, I am left with only about 3 1/2 inches of travel betweem the lower legs (seal) and the lower tree. Is it possible to add a spacer to increase this amount? The front suspension on this model is not adjustable.
A Harley service tech told me that I might replace the front springs with "progressive" stock length springs, or go to a heavier oil. I would rather NOT use heavier oil than what is specified.
Any inputs?

Thanks in advance,
Jack

 

1) welcome to the board, 2) if you haven't changed out your fork oil yet you may want to do it now. get a service manual and follow the fork oil change procedure. recently did mine on an 02 fxd and went to bel ray 10w (stock is 5w). the heavier oil i put in helps with 2 up riding without compromising solo riding. my indy tech also suggested 11 ozs. per fork vice10.6 as per the service manual. it got rid of my clunk. give a meholler on my profile i've got a s/m with your fxdl listed.