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Old May 14, 2024 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoBlue02
Holes don't line up.
take them both off, if you leave one on they wont line up .
maybe , just maybe that will help
 
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Old May 14, 2024 | 02:44 PM
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You will likely need to adjust the rear drive bels after raising the bike becuase it will change the angle of the swingarm to the frame.

Support the bike (raise the bike until the rear wheel is just off the ground) on a lift or motorcycle jack with existing shocks. Remove the rear shocks and raise the bike until the shock mount holes are ligned up and install bolts. Lower the bike off the lift and check the rear belt adjustment.

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If the holes don't line up, leave the shocks off ... we don't need no stinkin' shocks
 
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