Finally!
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Road Captain
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From: Hereford, Arizona
Finally!
It was just chafin' my *** that I might have to take my bike in for a shock adjustment. I had tried previously but after breaking the jam nuts the studs were stuck to the plates.
I decided to try one more time and apply some heat using a pencil torch. It took awhile but they actually 'cracked' free. Now they turn real easy so I can adjust to whatever I want.
Geez, they're supposed to be user adjustable but without a lift and a custom made wrench it would be a take it in under warranty issue.
Dunno bout the rest of you guys and those softail shocks but mine were a bitch!
I decided to try one more time and apply some heat using a pencil torch. It took awhile but they actually 'cracked' free. Now they turn real easy so I can adjust to whatever I want.
Geez, they're supposed to be user adjustable but without a lift and a custom made wrench it would be a take it in under warranty issue.
Dunno bout the rest of you guys and those softail shocks but mine were a bitch!
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It was just chafin' my *** that I might have to take my bike in for a shock adjustment. I had tried previously but after breaking the jam nuts the studs were stuck to the plates.
I decided to try one more time and apply some heat using a pencil torch. It took awhile but they actually 'cracked' free. Now they turn real easy so I can adjust to whatever I want.
Geez, they're supposed to be user adjustable but without a lift and a custom made wrench it would be a take it in under warranty issue.
Dunno bout the rest of you guys and those softail shocks but mine were a bitch!
I decided to try one more time and apply some heat using a pencil torch. It took awhile but they actually 'cracked' free. Now they turn real easy so I can adjust to whatever I want.
Geez, they're supposed to be user adjustable but without a lift and a custom made wrench it would be a take it in under warranty issue.
Dunno bout the rest of you guys and those softail shocks but mine were a bitch!
Inquiring minds want to know... ;-)
Edit to enclude; Just got a call from MOCO Customer Service... Told them of the situation and they are suppose to be checking with the dealer in question... She said I might have to go to another dealer to get a second opinion... Suppose to call me back after she talks to them...
Charlie D.
Last edited by dbleagle; Aug 21, 2008 at 05:55 PM.
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Well Charlie I'm sorry to report that no amount of messing with the shock spring tension had any effect on the pull to the left...
I initially thought that relaxing the left shock should have the desired effect. When I test rode the bike it 'seemed' to be better but I wasn't convinced. I reversed the settings making the right shock more relaxed and then I knew that the shocks weren't the solution because the bike felt exactly the same when releasing the bars.
I initially thought that relaxing the left shock should have the desired effect. When I test rode the bike it 'seemed' to be better but I wasn't convinced. I reversed the settings making the right shock more relaxed and then I knew that the shocks weren't the solution because the bike felt exactly the same when releasing the bars.
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I finally adjusted the pre-load on my shocks...it is now a stiffer ride, but I like it much better. Was "bottoming out" too much before!!
Had a hard time tightening the locknuts though...gap between the nut and frame decreased and the wrench was too thick!! I ground down the spanner wrench a bit and made it work!!
Had a hard time tightening the locknuts though...gap between the nut and frame decreased and the wrench was too thick!! I ground down the spanner wrench a bit and made it work!!
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