General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

shock settings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 15, 2007 | 12:24 AM
  #1  
madden23's Avatar
madden23
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 949
Likes: 1
From: Pacific Northwest
Default shock settings

I've read a lot of questions about different shocks and shock settings. Whether you have stock or after market(I have progressive 440's) here's an easy way to start dialing in the bike, jack up the bike the bike and measure the shock length, let down the jack and measurethem again while sitting on it, it should be 1/4 to 1/3 compressed, if not adjust preload, this should be close to optimal, adjust for personal preference. Any way it's a great starting point. Harleys are very good handling bikes given a little fine tuning. Ride safe and alert.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zeke7142003
Touring Models
11
Apr 19, 2018 08:42 AM
Twinrider
Touring Models
10
Jan 27, 2017 08:30 AM
lowend73
Dyna Glide Models
9
Aug 28, 2013 03:28 PM
rockymtman
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
8
Dec 8, 2011 02:33 PM
Ragin_Republican
Sportster Models
4
Apr 19, 2005 03:57 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:35 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE