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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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Hey guys, can't figure out if the preload on my shocks are adjustable or not. I believe they're stock but aren't sure, my model is a 2000 1200.


 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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They don't look stock to me, I would guess that serrated collar can be twisted, probably best attempted with a thick glove on! I suspect there is a hidden cam inside, for altering pre-load. Hopefully someone will be along soon who knows exactly what brand they are.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:21 PM
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Yes they do that every why there ribbed at the top , grab and turn
 
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I noticed after I took the pic there's a grub screw at the top with what looks like a recession for a shrader valve. Tried turning the top and it wouldn't budge.
 
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Leave that alone, there's a good chap! It is probably where oil and gas are added. Decent shocks have the air expelled from inside them and replaced with Nitrogen, not something we mere mortals should interfere with!
 
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Gotcha leaving that alone lol. They're Harley branded that's why I thought they were stock, probably an add on from the dealer?
 
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I haven't seen that type before, but if we keep this thread live someone who has will pass by - hopefully!
 
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In my quest for new shocks I saw them, I looked at so many I don't remember which they were but do remember that they are adjustable.
 
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I think they are Progressive 430 heavy duty's gas shocks
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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Well I looked up the progressive 430's and there is a bit of difference, they maybe an older model or maybe even not progressive 's at tall
 
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