Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
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Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
First time poster. First off, this is a great forum, thanks to all who post here!
Now, my question. I'm a big guy (6'2" 270 lbs) and when I have my girl on the back of my FXDWG, we sometimes bottom out on the rear shocks. Is there any way to adjust the preload on the rear shocks? There's these holes around the bottom fitting that look like maybe some kind of spanner wrench would fit on it for turning it? Can't tell if that would do anything or not. Any advice is much appreciated...thanks!
Now, my question. I'm a big guy (6'2" 270 lbs) and when I have my girl on the back of my FXDWG, we sometimes bottom out on the rear shocks. Is there any way to adjust the preload on the rear shocks? There's these holes around the bottom fitting that look like maybe some kind of spanner wrench would fit on it for turning it? Can't tell if that would do anything or not. Any advice is much appreciated...thanks!
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RE: Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
The owner's manual will tell you what tool to use, don't forget the warnings in the manual, "....may cause death or serious injury." A call to your dealer will get that done. Some people use a strap wrench for this job but I have not. It is a bummer riding 2 up with the rear sagging. DWG is low enough as it is.
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RE: Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
H-D shock absorber spanner part no HD-94700-52C. If you can't get the Harley one, an equivalent is available from Custom Chrome - just ask your dealer, they are not expensive. If you don't want to buy one, ask you dealer to set the shocks to the hardest setting. I didn't notice any difference in ride quality, but it definitely bottoms out less. Also, it doesn't grind away the exhaust bracket so much when you get a bit too enthusiastic on the right-handers 
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RE: Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
You can adjust it with the spanner wrench available at the dealer or J&P cycles
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RE: Possible to adjust suspension on FXDWG
Adjusting the pre-load won't help much. With that load the ride is always going to be harsh. Get some good aftermarket shocks, like Progressive Suspension 418 or 440's.
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