changing rear shocks...help?
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Well, I changed out my 09 Ultra Glide with the 1 inch shorter Street Glide shocks with out a jack and by my self. I just removed one at a time.
With the bike leaning on the side stand remove the left side shock and replace it. Then remove the right side shock (dont worry the left side shock will support the bike) and install the bottom bolt in. Then raise or lower the bike (using the side stand for leverage) to place the upper bolt in.
With the bike leaning on the side stand remove the left side shock and replace it. Then remove the right side shock (dont worry the left side shock will support the bike) and install the bottom bolt in. Then raise or lower the bike (using the side stand for leverage) to place the upper bolt in.
Last edited by rdunn22; Oct 2, 2009 at 02:31 PM.
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hmm...I just changed from my low profile shocks back to the standard shocks (one shock at a time)...guess the planets were aligned right....
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Lowered shocks, raised shocks, chrome shocks it doesnt matter. With bike on the side stand. Take one shock off, the bike will drop an inch or so. Put the new shock on by installing lower bolt first then with one hand lift the back of the bike up and install the upper bolt. Do the same for the other side. If you are able to life 30-40 lbs then you can do it. Way to many people sitting around talking about stuff they dont know about. Bottom line to the orig. poster, you dont need any type of lift and it takes about 10 min.
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Lowered shocks, raised shocks, chrome shocks it doesnt matter. With bike on the side stand. Take one shock off, the bike will drop an inch or so. Put the new shock on by installing lower bolt first then with one hand lift the back of the bike up and install the upper bolt. Do the same for the other side. If you are able to life 30-40 lbs then you can do it. Way to many people sitting around talking about stuff they dont know about. Bottom line to the orig. poster, you dont need any type of lift and it takes about 10 min.
He did not say center stand or anything else. Now what part of side or center stand comes into play or where does the question of installing one shock when the other shock is still attached? Reading English is very importaint on an English speaking chat site. I agree that the statement: "Way to many people sitting around talking about stuff they dont know about." is correct!
Last edited by FastHarley; Oct 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM.
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I figured he would want to install his shocks. I think I explained how to do it. My intentions were not to hurt anyones feelings.
It is quite simple to do without center stands or jacks.
FastHarley, Sorry if you think I singled you out. Was more of a blanket statement. What the hell is up with the speaking english comment? I am serving my country.
It is quite simple to do without center stands or jacks.
FastHarley, Sorry if you think I singled you out. Was more of a blanket statement. What the hell is up with the speaking english comment? I am serving my country.
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I figured he would want to install his shocks. I think I explained how to do it. My intentions were not to hurt anyones feelings.
It is quite simple to do without center stands or jacks.
FastHarley, Sorry if you think I singled you out. Was more of a blanket statement. What the hell is up with the speaking english comment? I am serving my country.
It is quite simple to do without center stands or jacks.
FastHarley, Sorry if you think I singled you out. Was more of a blanket statement. What the hell is up with the speaking english comment? I am serving my country.
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FastHarley, now I singled you out.
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Well when you first change the one side just tack weld, the put the other on and go back and grind the first off and insert bolts and torque real simple.
Seriously, just take the bags off and do one a time. it is a 15 minute job so having the bike on the jiffy stand in not that big of a deal. Don't make it more complicated than necessary.
I put street glide shocks on my road king.
Seriously, just take the bags off and do one a time. it is a 15 minute job so having the bike on the jiffy stand in not that big of a deal. Don't make it more complicated than necessary.
I put street glide shocks on my road king.
