you think I am ready(422s)
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Road Warrior
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you think I am ready(422s)
O.K guys I got the shocks I got the jack,the fridge if full of beer, you think I am ready to do this
I have a question for those who done this
I need a torque specs for the bolts on the shocks
and any tips are very welcome for this task.
big thanks.
more picture to follow.......
I have a question for those who done this
I need a torque specs for the bolts on the shocks
and any tips are very welcome for this task.
big thanks.
more picture to follow.......
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I didn't torque them as without an adapter you can't get a torque wrench in there. I just tightened them and a couple wacks with a hammer on the wrench and was done. Then drank beer. It will only take you maybe a half an hour. You shouldn't have a problem. you will need to use the hammer wrench to loosten them too.
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Road Warrior
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I didn't torque them as without an adapter you can't get a torque wrench in there. I just tightened them and a couple wacks with a hammer on the wrench and was done. Then drank beer. It will only take you maybe a half an hour. You shouldn't have a problem. you will need to use the hammer wrench to loosten them too.
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Road Warrior
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yea you right dude,I have enough excitement for to day, I got the shocks I got me a jack, lets live something for tomorrow
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they are not done yet?? yes Rock is correct the left comes out first then the right and reverse the order to install. Make sure you set the preload up too so you won;t bottom out. You will need a spanner wrench and I think one comes with the shocks?? if not pick one up at your favorite Harley store. Good luck go slow.
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thy are in,the job was a piece of cake,bike looks great ....
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Road Warrior
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they are not done yet?? yes Rock is correct the left comes out first then the right and reverse the order to install. Make sure you set the preload up too so you won;t bottom out. You will need a spanner wrench and I think one comes with the shocks?? if not pick one up at your favorite Harley store. Good luck go slow.
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First loosten the large jam nut close to the shock body and then if I remember right turn clockwise, don't have to go a lot to make a big change, a half a turn may do it for you. I had to raise mine up about a 1/2" as I was two up late last fall. I did like 3 holes or 3/4 turn and was good for me. Too much and it will ride like a ridged and will bounce you off the saddle over bumps at speed, don't ask how I know. At 70mph around a curve on the interstate went across a bridge joint and just a little scary. There is a webpage of how to do it I'll see if I can find it for you, after working for 13 hrs today it may not be easy