How do you adjust a Sportster shock?
Use a spanner wrench to customize the compression setting of the shock without using the three pre-load settings. Put the tongs of the wrench in the spanner holes on the disc just below the pre-load ring. Push the wrench forward to stiffen the shock or pull it toward the rear of the bike to soften it.
How can I make my Harley Sportster more comfortable?
Lifting the tank also give an added bonus of easier cleaning of the top of your engine and, though Sportster doesn’t typically have a heat problem, it will help with cooling down the engine. Less wind buffeting and a cooler engine will mean more comfort for the rider!
How do you adjust the pushrod on a Harley Davidson?
Turn your motor, by hand, and position the lifter you are adjusting to its lowest point of travel on the cam. Next, extend your adjustable pushrod until you have zero lash (adjust by hand until you pushrod is seated, but without collapsing the lifter).
What do I need to adjust my Sportster rear suspension?
Here is the shock tool adjuster – spanner. HD dealer carries one in stock that is made for both HD OEM and Progressive Shocks. Part Number: 94448-82B around $10 USD. Alarge pair of channel locks with a rag to protect the shocks works in a jiffy. i wouldn’t do it all the time
How many turns can an adjustable pushrod do?
Next, extend your adjustable pushrod until you have zero lash (adjust by hand until you pushrod is seated, but without collapsing the lifter). Next, (depending on the manufacturers instructions) you may be instructed to extend the pushrod another 2 1/2 to, maybe, 3 full turns.
How do you adjust the CV carburetor on a Harley?
How to Adjust a Harley CV Carburetor. Turn idle mixture screw two turns out (counterclockwise) to an idle speed of 1,000 rpm. Adjust the screw 1/2 turn at a time. After each adjustment, reset the idle speed to 1,000 rpm. The maximum adjustment range is 1/2 to 3-1/2 turns.
What’s the best way to adjust a Harley Davidson pushrod?
Slowly turn the adjusting screw with a 5/16 in wrench 2-1/2 complete turns counterclockwise (lengthening the pushrod) as viewed from the bottom. 3. Hold adjusting screw and tighten locknut with 1/2 in open-end wrench against the pushrod tube. If pushrod turns with locknut, use three open-end wrenches.
How to install an ironhead Sportster pushrod kit?
A. Pushrod kits for Ironhead Sportster engines. (Part #93-5030 and #93-5035.) 1. Remove pushrod cover clips and lift cover assemblies to view lifters. 2. Remove spark plugs and rotate engine until the rear exhaust lifter is at it’s highest point. 3. Loosen front exhaust adjuster and remove pushrod and tube assembly. 4.
Do you have to spin pushrod to adjust valve?
Before turning the engine over to adjust another valve, you have to be able to spin the pushrod of the last adjusted valve with your fingers (now bled down) or you’ll bend a pushrod or worse yet, bend a valve. Not open for further replies.
How do you adjust the pushrod on a tappet?
Verify that adjuster end of pushrod is down and ball end of adjuster is in tappet socket. For hydraulic tappets or solid tappets, follow the appropriate Adjustment procedure. Pushrod adjustment must be made with engine cold. 1. Adjust pushrod length to zero clearance.