How do you adjust the shocks on a progressive 490?
Your 490 shocks also have an external rebound damping adjustment which can be adjusted using a flathead screwdriver. The rebound adjuster will have 12 turns of adjustment and is preset from the factory at our recommended setting of 6 turns from closed (Closed is turning the adjuster clockwise until it is snug).
Do you need an adjustment for a Softail shock?
Makes it very easy to have the adjustment you need. These are not my words but is the most complete Softail shock adjustment I have read. Softails’s come from the factory with the lightest setting for the rear shocks (for <180lbs solo rider). However, they can handle well over 400lbs with no problems with a simple preload adjustment.
Where is the Softail shock on a Harley Davidson?
Softail Shock Adjustment. They function opposite of a conventional shock, as they are inverted. Positioned horizontally under the motorcycle, the shock is mounted to the frame in the front of the bike and to the swing arm in the rear. As the shock compresses, the bike gets taller. As the shock extends, the bike stands lower.
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.
Makes it very easy to have the adjustment you need. These are not my words but is the most complete Softail shock adjustment I have read. Softails’s come from the factory with the lightest setting for the rear shocks (for <180lbs solo rider). However, they can handle well over 400lbs with no problems with a simple preload adjustment.
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.
Softail Shock Adjustment. They function opposite of a conventional shock, as they are inverted. Positioned horizontally under the motorcycle, the shock is mounted to the frame in the front of the bike and to the swing arm in the rear. As the shock compresses, the bike gets taller. As the shock extends, the bike stands lower.
What’s the softest setting for rear shock preload?
5) With the spanner wrench, turn the adjuster plate clockwise no more then 4 complete turns by counting how many times the mark from step 4 crosses the 6 o’clock position. 0 turns is the stiffest setting, and 4 turns is the softest setting.