ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
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ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
I just bought a 2008 softtail night train, can the rear shocks be adjusted so it sits lower when I am sitting on it? I know you have to buy a special spanner wrench for the shocks, and that they are under the bike, just need to find out if the sag can be adjusted with weight on the bike??? Thanks
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
Adjsting the shocks adjusts the shock dampening spring preload and will not make a significant difference in the hieght of the bike. You can purchase lowering kits that replace your stock shocks with a shorter version. The drawback of using the lowering kit is you loose overall suspension travel.
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
Before you get too far, you might think about buying a shop manual for your sled. Then you'll have a better understanding about what it'll take to install a lowering kit and adjusting the hight of your ride that way. I think that adjusting the preload is best suited for ride comfort not ride hight.
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
ORIGINAL: 2008 NIGHT TRAIN
I just bought a 2008 softtail night train, can the rear shocks be adjusted so it sits lower when I am sitting on it? I know you have to buy a special spanner wrench for the shocks, and that they are under the bike, just need to find out if the sag can be adjusted with weight on the bike??? Thanks
I just bought a 2008 softtail night train, can the rear shocks be adjusted so it sits lower when I am sitting on it? I know you have to buy a special spanner wrench for the shocks, and that they are under the bike, just need to find out if the sag can be adjusted with weight on the bike??? Thanks
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
My Fatboy drags if I take a turn anywhere faster than moderate. Why would you want to lower one? Would make turns kinda hazardous seems to me.
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
Being 5' 5" that is why I would like to set lower!! I already changed the seat.
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
ORIGINAL: Broken Leg Rider
My Fatboy drags if I take a turn anywhere faster than moderate. Why would you want to lower one? Would make turns kinda hazardous seems to me.
My Fatboy drags if I take a turn anywhere faster than moderate. Why would you want to lower one? Would make turns kinda hazardous seems to me.
Big difference between lowering a Fat Boy withwide foot boards, and lowering a Train...two completely different bikes...I've lowered mine 2" and never scraped even when riding 2 up...
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RE: ADJUSTING REAR SOFTAIL SHOCKS
The boards are a warning. Lot worse happens shortly after. I thought all the softails were on the same frame? Guess that's too simple.
I remember the salesman asking me to sit on the Fatboy and saying "Better check to see if it fits you". It did. Why would you buy a bike that doesn't fit you?
I remember the salesman asking me to sit on the Fatboy and saying "Better check to see if it fits you". It did. Why would you buy a bike that doesn't fit you?