shock pre-load on Dyna
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From: Jensen Beach Florida
Mine have been set to 4 since just after first 1500 miles; I'm down to 170 now- like 'em firm. Springs are getting softer though, saving up to buy Works Black Trackers. Funny story- took bike in for 1K service, asked for tech to turn shocks up 1 click from what ever they were set at. OK, get bike back, seems to handle bit funny, but my "first Harley", so maybe that's the way they is. Go on 500 mile bum burner Hog ride, not doing so well, rear end doing wild stuff. Next week, bought shock spanner wrench, check shocks- you know- turn them down all the way before turning them up, counting clicks on each one. Lo and behold, left shock set 3, right shock still at 1, WTF, no wonder bike handled a little funny. Guess tech heard turn 1 shock up 2 clicks from service writer 
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That's what I use....the rubber Craftsman strap wrench. Works perfect & doesn't scratch the chrome.
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Well, I finally got time to take the bike out for a few hours yesterday with the shocks on "5". I would say it is a bit more choppy than "4", but overall a good ride. Ideally, I would say that "4" was the best setting for me solo, but when the wife gets on I'm sure "5" will be ideal. So, since it's getting colder I don't see the wife spending much if any time on it for the next several months, so I think I'm going to set them back to "4" and leave it for now.
As I moved up the shock pre-load (1 through 4), it seemed to make the bike track better through the corners, but I think "5" was one step too much and seemed to take some feel out of it.
As I moved up the shock pre-load (1 through 4), it seemed to make the bike track better through the corners, but I think "5" was one step too much and seemed to take some feel out of it.
Sure am glad I searched and read this thread! After this first 850 miles, I checked mine and the right was on 5 and the left was on 3. Sure wish I would have known to check it sooner and not trust the dealership to do it right. Luckily nothing bad has happened, but now I'm excited for some good weather to see how she rides!
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