Removing/Installing Shocks 2014 Heritage
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Removing/Installing Shocks 2014 Heritage
I am about to install new shocks in my 2014 Heritage and have read all I can re/ the problems of tight bolts and access. My question is there a downside to laying the bike over [I have front and rear crash bars] - just seems to me it would solve a lot of problems?? I am I missing something like migration of fluids from the primary/trans/oil tank.
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I would rather purchase a Harbor Freight or Sears jack/stand.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...cle-jacks.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...cle-jacks.html
Last edited by 1004ron; Jan 11, 2016 at 09:49 AM.
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3rd Gear
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I do have a proper jack - but thinking laying it over might just be the easiest way - last bike was a Road King - found it a little heavy for solo, but not so with the Heritage
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First off you've posted this on the wrong forum.
This should be in either the "suspension" or "softail" forum.
Replacing the shocks is no big deal but you'll need to lift the rear tire off the ground.
The only time my bike's laid over will be on the side of the road.
Question; why are you replacing the shocks on a 2014?
Are you upgrading?
Lastly I'm going to say what many ask all the time; do you have a repair manual and if so follow it.
If you don't have a repair manual go buy one.
In the meantime, attached is the instructions from my manual.
This should be in either the "suspension" or "softail" forum.
Replacing the shocks is no big deal but you'll need to lift the rear tire off the ground.
The only time my bike's laid over will be on the side of the road.
Question; why are you replacing the shocks on a 2014?
Are you upgrading?
Lastly I'm going to say what many ask all the time; do you have a repair manual and if so follow it.
If you don't have a repair manual go buy one.
In the meantime, attached is the instructions from my manual.
Last edited by Bluraven; Jan 11, 2016 at 11:56 AM.
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I did that a few times this summer. A jack, scissor jack (to adjust swingarm height) and jackstands. A heat gun to warm up the rear mounting bolts and dog bone to remove them.
What shocks are you going with?
What shocks are you going with?
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Bluraven:
This is my first post - I will get it right next time. Also yes I am upgrading the shocks. Another yes - I do have a Manual. Still want to know what is the downside to laying the bike over - pluses - jack not required [safer], special tool SRES24 not required, great access. Negative - still waiting to hear!!
This is my first post - I will get it right next time. Also yes I am upgrading the shocks. Another yes - I do have a Manual. Still want to know what is the downside to laying the bike over - pluses - jack not required [safer], special tool SRES24 not required, great access. Negative - still waiting to hear!!
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Nothing personal, but if you choose to lay the bike on its side to change the shocks, don't post an update that you did that. You'll be setting yourself up for an *** whooping. If you do, have a tube of KY handy. It won't hurt as bad. Trust me. You're new to this forum.
My gut tells me that if you can't do the job the recommended way, pay someone who can. Nothing good can come from laying the bike on its side.
Good luck.
My gut tells me that if you can't do the job the recommended way, pay someone who can. Nothing good can come from laying the bike on its side.
Good luck.
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Bluraven:
This is my first post - I will get it right next time. Also yes I am upgrading the shocks. Another yes - I do have a Manual. Still want to know what is the downside to laying the bike over - pluses - jack not required [safer], special tool SRES24 not required, great access. Negative - still waiting to hear!!
This is my first post - I will get it right next time. Also yes I am upgrading the shocks. Another yes - I do have a Manual. Still want to know what is the downside to laying the bike over - pluses - jack not required [safer], special tool SRES24 not required, great access. Negative - still waiting to hear!!
Typing from an iPad makes one to be rather curt.
As long as you're laying it over on something soft I wouldn't think anything would be hurt.
