Help Installing Rear shocks 05 Fatboy

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Mar 14, 2009 | 04:49 PM

trozenhorse

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Help Installing Rear shocks 05 Fatboy

So I'll try and keep the story short, This weekends project was to install the docking kit for my quick detach, install the rear flashers relocation kit, replace rear brake light lens, keep in mind, my service manual has still not arrived, the dealer sent me a parts manual instead of the service manual so i sent it back for exchange, any way, did the dis-assmebly today, pretty straight forward and easy, realized it is pretty easy at this point to remove the fender, my guess is the rear shocks are right underneath it.......ok now fast forward....my bike was going in this coming week to the shop to re-chrome my wheels and install my rear shocks, i wasn't sure i had the skill to complete that work. Now with everything off, i was wondering if I could do the shock install myself? Seems like to remove the fender is a few more screws, and how hard is it to actually install the shocks? If it is straight forward to remove the old shocks, i am sure i can install the new ones.....again keep in mind i have no service manual. I cant check the paperwork that came with the progressive shocks as the shocks and the bike are parked at my office for storage over the winter.

If anyone can share any info or pictures that would be great. I really want to finish everything this week so i can have the wheels re-chromed and all ready by the end of the month when it is time to ride.

thanks everyone in advance. Ted

Mar 14, 2009 | 06:02 PM

anubisss

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The hardest part about replacing the rear shocks is breaking loose the bolts holding them in. It is simple and you CAN do it. they are not really under the fender, but more under the bike. You will need a lift for this.

Mar 14, 2009 | 07:30 PM

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You will probably need to use a heat gun on, the shock nuts , to release the grip of the loctite, then it shouldn't be too difficult to break the nuts loose.
Tom