Shock Adjustment
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Shock Adjustment
I have a 2008 Dyna Glide Super Glide Custom and took a passanger out which in turn makemy rear end lower how can I properly adjust the back shocks to properly take a passenger without having the rear end sound like itsbottoming out when I hit a bump?
Road Warrior
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From: Clinton, Ohio
RE: Shock Adjustment
Do you have a shock spanner tool? If not, go to the dealer and get one, very cheap. The shocks have 5 adjustments. If you are standing behind the bike, you turn it all the way to the left for the #1 position, and all the way to the right for #5. #1 is the lightest load, okay if you are solo, adjust it to 3-5 for a passenger. A lot depends on your weight and the weight of the passenger.
Road Captain
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RE: Shock Adjustment
Just bought one today. It was $10.49 at my local dealer. I put some SB shocks on my SG and they came to me in the softest setting, I set them to the middle. Real easy to do. Standing behind the bike, clockwise makes them stiffer, counter-clockwise for softer.
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RE: Shock Adjustment
Blade, either I'm stupid or blind but I went out to my bike and cant see any number on the rear shocks as you stated. Can you supply a photo or give me a good area to look? Thanks
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RE: Shock Adjustment
There aren't any "numbers" to be found. There are five settings. There are slots on the bottom of the shock, Place your spanner wrench there and follow the previous instructions. Do you have an owners manual?
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RE: Shock Adjustment
ORIGINAL: BigDaddyMongo
Blade, either I'm stupid or blind but I went out to my bike and cant see any number on the rear shocks as you stated. Can you supply a photo or give me a good area to look? Thanks
Blade, either I'm stupid or blind but I went out to my bike and cant see any number on the rear shocks as you stated. Can you supply a photo or give me a good area to look? Thanks
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Road Warrior
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RE: Shock Adjustment
ORIGINAL: BigDaddyMongo
Blade, either I'm stupid or blind but I went out to my bike and cant see any number on the rear shocks as you stated. Can you supply a photo or give me a good area to look? Thanks
Blade, either I'm stupid or blind but I went out to my bike and cant see any number on the rear shocks as you stated. Can you supply a photo or give me a good area to look? Thanks
I run mine on #1, since I ride solo and only weigh 185#.
Road Captain
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From: Hanover, PA
RE: Shock Adjustment
On my stock shocks (06 SG) there are indeed numbers on the outside of theshock. The SB shocks I bought do not have them. If you get down and look up underneath the shock, you can get an idea, and most likely tell which "number" you are on.