How do you adjust a rear shock Softail?
Turn the shock adjuster plates inward — clockwise — away from the jam nut to lower the spring pre-load and smooth out the ride for lighter loads. Make sure you turn the shock adjuster plates an equal number of turns for each shock. Tighten the jam nut on each shock absorber in a clockwise direction.
How do you adjust rear shocks?
Setting your rear shock sag
- Bounce firmly up and down to charge the negative spring and free up the travel.
- Assume your normal seated position and after allowing the bike to settle for at least 5 seconds have your assistant push the rubber O-ring on the shock stanchion up (or down) to the rubber wiper seal.
Can you lower a Softail?
Short answer: Don’t do it. If you have to then only lower about an inch and only with good quality shocks – not lowering bolts.
How do you adjust the shock on a Harley Davidson?
Make sure you turn the shock adjuster plates an equal number of turns for each shock. Tighten the jam nut on each shock absorber in a clockwise direction. Lower the motorcycle to the ground and remove the hydraulic jack stand from underneath the motorcycle. The shock absorber adjustment spanner wrench is available from your Harley Davidson dealer.
How is the rear shock spring preload adjusted?
The rear shock spring preload may be adjusted to the total load, or may be varied to suit your own personal comfort. The more preload you add, the stiffer the ride will feel. Your service manual will help you determine the correct number of preload turns (adjustment) for your estimated total weight.
How do you adjust the shock on a Softail?
Loosen, but do not remove, the jam nut on each shock absorber in a counter clockwise direction with an adjustable wrench. Using a shock-absorber-adjustment spanner wrench, turn the shock adjuster plates an equal number of turns and in the same direction on both shock absorbers. Always turn the adjuster plates at least one full revolution.
What’s the best way to adjust a shock absorber?
Using a shock-absorber-adjustment spanner wrench, turn the shock adjuster plates an equal number of turns and in the same direction on both shock absorbers. Always turn the adjuster plates at least one full revolution.