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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Hey Brothers and sisters,
Recently my wife has been able to get back on the back of my '09 heritage classic(back issues), so I need to adjust the shocks to beef them up a little. I've seemed to misplace my manual so can someone give me some info. on which way to turn or adjust, it will be most appreciated.

Thanks, Art
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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1. loosen lock nut's, then 2. using the spanner wrench turn the adjuster plate towards the lock nuts to increase preload ( for heavier loads ). 3. re tighten lock nuts.

Make sure both shock's are adjusted equaly, before I move the lock nuts I usually put a bit of paint on the nuts so that I know when I have finished turning them out they are both in the same position before adjusting the plates. ( I count the turns )

Hope this helps.

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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i have a fatboy lo when i got it with 2 on it bottom out preety bad i took it to the dealer they played with the shocks with 2 on a very nice ride. the bike comes from the factory for weight 160
 
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