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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Default softail preload - 2up

OK, need to adjust the preload for the HSC rear end. I'm 210, GF is 150 which adds up to twice the assumed (i believe) rider weight of 180.

How many turns should I adjust the shocks?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Default RE: softail preload - 2up

I'm 180 and GF is 115. I have mine set in the middle (two threads showing) and bottom only once in a while (big bumps or loaded with gear on a trip mostly).
 
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