Is the last thread on the swing arm good?
Hopefully at least the last thread or two on the swing arm is good so you can at least start the big nuts.
What kind of suspension does a corsair bike have?
– Older designs by Corsair Bikes featured a linkage system that rotated around the bottom bracket shell and incorporated a built in pulley system to deal with the massive amount of chain growth inherent in the high pivot design. This was part of the craze of high pivot designs which at the time were thought to be the best.
Which is better a 79 or 79 swingarm?
Answer: Although the 79 swingarm makes a better installation, it is not absolutely necessary.
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.
What happens if you over tighten shock bolts?
Don’t over-tighten your shock bolts! If you tighten the shock bolts to even a fraction of that, your shocks will become locked into a bind, and won’t be able to pivot on the bolts. The way these shocks are designed to work is with a snug, but un-tightened bolt tension.
What kind of wrench do I need to adjust Harley Davidson shocks?
Always adjust shocks with the motorcycle resting on the jiffy stand and always adjust both shocks the same number of turns; equally. You will need a spanner wrench (Harley Davidson part # 94448-82B) and a large 1-1/16″ wrench. The 1-1/16″ wrench is used for the jam nut.
Where to Mount shock absorbers on front suspension?
However, more often than not, this isn’t always the case. So, if your suspension travels straight up and down (typically only seen on Ford Twin Traction Beam or the Chevy Independent Front Suspension), then you would want to mount the shock really far outboard, near the ball joints, and as close to vertical as possible.