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This might be a stupid question, but I need to know. I have a 06 street bob and have the original the shocks that seem to be bottoming out. I have never carried two up. Can these be adjusted for a smoother ride. I am not a MC mechanic. Cars I can work on. \\;I read that the after market and some HD shocks can be adjusted. Hope not \\;to have to buy new ones. Only thing that I carry is detacable bags sometime and not very much inside. \\; \\;It rides fine on the highway but is a little rough on patched up roads. Need help, also does anyone know where to purchase a cheap service manuel. The $60.00 from Harley is pretty steep.
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RE: Shocks
You should have 2 or 3 clicks left on your shocks to adjust them up. \\; You will need a spanner unless you have a very strong grip to be able to turn the bottom of the shock. \\; My stock shocks had 4 clicks of adjustment and they came on the lowest one so I had some play to start. \\; Should be pretty easy to Google or find directions on here. \\; But it is quick and easy with a spanner wrench.
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RE: Shocks
Your shocks are adjustable just like the aftermarket ones. \\; There are 4 or 5 preload settings on each shock. \\; Adjust them with a spanner wrench which you can purchase at most bike shops. \\; If you look up under each shock, you will see the "steps" with the highest step from the bottom being the softest setting and the lowest being the firmest. \\; Adjust each shock to the same setting on both sides. \\; Do 1 click at a time and then ride it to see if it suits you. \\; If it doesn't, click it again and so on.
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RE: Shocks
ORIGINAL: Luther OBanion
This might be a stupid question, but I need to know. I have a 06 street bob and have the original the shocks that seem to be bottoming out. I have never carried two up. Can these be adjusted for a smoother ride. I am not a MC mechanic. Cars I can work on. \\\\\\;I read that the after market and some HD shocks can be adjusted. Hope not \\\\\\;to have to buy new ones. Only thing that I carry is detacable bags sometime and not very much inside. \\\\\\; \\\\\\;It rides fine on the highway but is a little rough on patched up roads. Need help, also does anyone know where to purchase a cheap service manuel. The $60.00 from Harley is pretty steep.
This might be a stupid question, but I need to know. I have a 06 street bob and have the original the shocks that seem to be bottoming out. I have never carried two up. Can these be adjusted for a smoother ride. I am not a MC mechanic. Cars I can work on. \\\\\\;I read that the after market and some HD shocks can be adjusted. Hope not \\\\\\;to have to buy new ones. Only thing that I carry is detacable bags sometime and not very much inside. \\\\\\; \\\\\\;It rides fine on the highway but is a little rough on patched up roads. Need help, also does anyone know where to purchase a cheap service manuel. The $60.00 from Harley is pretty steep.
The $60 service manual is actually quite reasonable by HD standards - considering they are closing in on $100 for a labor hour. It's almost a cliche now - but quite frankly it's the best money I've spent at the dealer - by a long shot
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