Shock Adjustment
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Road Master
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From: Johnson City, TN
Shock Adjustment
Hey Guys,
Got a little riding time in today, sometimes when I go over the cracks in an overpass I feel like I am riding a rigid frame. Is there anyway to stiffen the shocks in the back up a bit, they seem to have too much travel or my *** is too fat
Got a little riding time in today, sometimes when I go over the cracks in an overpass I feel like I am riding a rigid frame. Is there anyway to stiffen the shocks in the back up a bit, they seem to have too much travel or my *** is too fat
Tourer
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RE: Shock Adjustment
Most rear shocks have a preload adjustment, at the bottom of the spring the retainer should have"steps" around if, if you turn them they will stiffen/loosen the preload. After market shockoffer another option, Progressive makes H.D. shocks in many lengths that many here use. I haveprogressive 412 12.5" on my 1200C,much better than stock, I'm 6' 195 and do a lot of 2 up riding. Your needs may vary. hope this helps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: eastern Pa
RE: Shock Adjustment
What year ?
if newer bike please let them shocks wear in alittle
before you spend the money.
It is with everyone changing there seats out.
stock seat hurts my *** shut-up and ride the f*cking thing please.
You Got To let them break in.
Shoot Me i had a few beers now.[sm=happy046.gif]
all ride safe now
if newer bike please let them shocks wear in alittle
before you spend the money.
It is with everyone changing there seats out.
stock seat hurts my *** shut-up and ride the f*cking thing please.
You Got To let them break in.
Shoot Me i had a few beers now.[sm=happy046.gif]
all ride safe now
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RE: Shock Adjustment
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Most rear shocks have a preload adjustment, at the bottom of the spring the retainer should have"steps" around if, if you turn them they will stiffen/loosen the preload. After market shockoffer another option, Progressive makes H.D. shocks in many lengths that many here use. I haveprogressive 412 12.5" on my 1200C,much better than stock, I'm 6' 195 and do a lot of 2 up riding. Your needs may vary. hope this helps.
Most rear shocks have a preload adjustment, at the bottom of the spring the retainer should have"steps" around if, if you turn them they will stiffen/loosen the preload. After market shockoffer another option, Progressive makes H.D. shocks in many lengths that many here use. I haveprogressive 412 12.5" on my 1200C,much better than stock, I'm 6' 195 and do a lot of 2 up riding. Your needs may vary. hope this helps.
do you need to compress the spring to move it? it looks like it to me
what are the details of the steps involved to adjust them?
Road Master
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RE: Shock Adjustment
I have progressive shocks, and there's a spanner type wrench you need to adjust the preload. I was told when I bought the bike and the spanner handed to me, "Don't lose this" so I assumed they are not readily available, but with ebay and the internet I find that had to believe.
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Road Master
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From: Johnson City, TN
RE: Shock Adjustment
Thanks for the input guys,
I have noticed the black thing on the bottom of the shock as well, but of course don't know which way to turn it or do I have a tool for it. My bike is a new 08 883 sportster. I imagine if you were about 180-200 it would work out fine, but they are soft as hell from the factory.
I have noticed the black thing on the bottom of the shock as well, but of course don't know which way to turn it or do I have a tool for it. My bike is a new 08 883 sportster. I imagine if you were about 180-200 it would work out fine, but they are soft as hell from the factory.
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
RE: Shock Adjustment
My dad and I just use a big adjustable pipe to adjust our shocks, worked fine no damage to the shocks or chrome and saved some money.
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RE: Shock Adjustment
The spanner wrenches are not hard to find. I picked one up from my indy for about $8 so I'd bet HD Parts has them for about $20.
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