DOC HARLEY: SOFTAIL SHOCK ABSORBERS

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DOC HARLEY: SOFTAIL SHOCK ABSORBERS

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Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! This week he talks about adjusting shock absorbers on pre-17 Softails.
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Doc Harley is a motorcycle technician at Low Country Harley-Davidson with over thirty years working on motorcycles. Over the years at the dealership he has worked on Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Triumph motorcycles with a few other brands here and there from trade-ins. There are thousands of how-to videos out on youtube and other websites across the world. Doc’s goal is to help solve problems that people run into when using their service manual, share insights only found as a certified Harley® technician, and some of the tips he’s picked up over the years.
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@franklaughton5649 Жыл бұрын

NEVER A WASTED DAY WHEN YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW ! THANKS DOC

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank….Doc

@jfarrell85 2 жыл бұрын

Use the tangs of the SHOCK ADJUSTMENT SPANNER 9444882B in the holes in the rear shock canister to turn the canister CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT STOPS. This position is the minimum rider weight position. Mark the face of the canister for reference. Turn the canister COUNTERCLOCKWISE the number of turns calculated for the total load. Shock Preload for modles FXSB, FLSTN, FLS (all except APC, AUS), FLSS (all except AUS), FLSTFB (all except HDI, ENG, IND, BRZ), FLSTFBS (all except (HDI, ENG) RIDER WEIGHT* TURNS** Less than 185 lb 84 kg 0 Turns 185-235 lb 84107 kg 1 Turns 235-285 lb 107129 kg 2 Turns 285-340 lb 129154 kg 3 Turns 340 lb 154 kg to maximum added weight 4 Turns Shock Preload for modles FLSTC, FLSTF, FLS (APC, AUS), FLSS (AUS), FLSTFB (HDI, ENG, IND, BRZ), FLSTFBS (HDI, ENG) RIDER WEIGHT* TURNS** Less than 165 lb 75 kg 0 Turns 165-220 lb 75100 kg 1 Turns 220-275 lb 100125 kg 2 Turns 275-335 lb 125152 kg 3 Turns 335-395 lb 152179 kg 4 Turns 395 lb 179 kg to maximum added weight 5 Turns

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting John....Doc

@darrellb6583 11 ай бұрын

Thanks you helped us out a lot

@robertcrash2899 4 күн бұрын

Mine is a 06 softail standard, I'm 288 is 5 full turns to much

@Big.Ron1 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I did buy a used Softail and did run into exactly what you said. I am in the middle of going thru the bike front to back, top to bottom taking apart, cleaning, resealing, adjusting and so on. Thanks to this video I now understand the rear shocks on a Softail better. Thank you and be safe.

@cajunspyder2000 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. 2 years ago I traded a 2013 Breakout for a 2018 Heritage 114. When I still had my Breakout I went to the dealership to buy the adjustment wrench you just showed on your video and they called the Service Tech over and he told me it wasn't adjustable. Now I know it was. I would bounce off the seat on big bumps. I guess I should find another dealer. I have had lots of issues with their service and this just adds to the aggravation knowing I rode that bike for years like that when it was adjustable.

@johnphillipsjr7238 5 жыл бұрын

My local dealer told me the same thing. I said my owners manual says different. It took two other service techs to get the right answer and sell me the wrench to properly adjust the shocks. Scares me to have them perform any actual work on my bike when they don’t even know the Softails are adjustable.

@darrenwerner1829 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc. Answered all my questions and didn't give any useless information like so many other people.

@adamperez1478 3 жыл бұрын

agree so many videos with so much unnecessary talking

@61espo 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info Doc! My shock absorbers weren’t even close to being set to my weight of 215... thanks for explaining it and making it easier for guys like me to do!

@GarageBuddys 2 жыл бұрын

excellent then I had done everything right 💪 thanks DOC a greeting from Italy

@matt8863 5 жыл бұрын

It's so weird how this now seems so foreign to me...I lowered two early 90's era Softail's, and cannot remember one single step of the procedure...Don't get old folks.

@andrewhedgecock3438 Жыл бұрын

Had my 04 Softail for 15 years now, found this video brilliant in terms of explaining the shocks. Never touched them but now overhauling the bike and wanted some decent info on shocks. Respect for the great no BS knowledge sharing.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks…..Doc

@stevecastillo6826 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc for that last bit of information about getting a Softail with a lowering kit to make it stiffer because that's exactly what I have and that's exactly what I'm going to do

@garyzanghi9272 Ай бұрын

This is funny, July 24 i bought a 2016 heritage Sunday i had my local HD shop adjust it to my 250lbs . No more bottoming out Thanks Doc

@dtork47 2 жыл бұрын

Never have touched my ‘05 softail shock! Guess it’s a good thing I never got over 170! Thanks again Doc.

@RobTheMechanik 10 ай бұрын

This was the best video to help me adjust the rear suspension of my 92 Fatboy. Thank you!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped…..Doc

@Johnr37us 5 жыл бұрын

I have been racing dirt bikes for years so I understand that way to adjust preloaded on a motorcycle. But for the average person you have done a good job in explaining this process. I have a new CVO Limited and it’s a lot easier ( as you know)to adjust the preload on the touring models.

@RenegadesGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Doc.. Very well explained as always. Thanks for sharing.

@Tommy.McLean 10 ай бұрын

I've been a Harley trained tech for 13 years and own my own shop now, and to this day no one has been able to explain to me the difference in softail shocks with different part numbers IE - 00, - 04, - 08 et cetera. They are the same length and look the same but different part number.

@adamperez7427 4 жыл бұрын

I have become a big fan of your KZfaq channel. I come to you for all my Harley needs. I’m very comfortable working on my 2010 Fatboy by using you commentary and how to do video. Thank you.

@evanmorris3156 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video which makes it easy to see how the adjustment works. I tried it on the jiffy stand and for the life of me I don't see how to make that work. Put the bike up on a jack and it was easy peasy. Thanks again!

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

Good idea thanks.

@mlunden11 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks doc. Ur the best. Straight and to the point. Thanks again

@redgeypedersen41 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc, your knowledge on Harley maintenance is well appreciated.

@dominiccutugno5734 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you well explained

@michaelgreen7028 2 ай бұрын

Another very good video, Sir. Thanks again Doc!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support…..Doc

@davidclegg4718 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy and appreciate all of your videos, even the ones that don't apply to my model Harley. Your explanations are easy to understand. I was wondering if you would do a video regarding motor mounts. Keep up the great work.

@jonnycando 5 жыл бұрын

Once you visualize what those shocks are actually doing it make sense how to turn them to get what you need of them!

@64Goef 5 ай бұрын

Apperantly the locknut can be loosend with the adjusting tool first and turn it around to adjust the shocks.

@dapezent 4 жыл бұрын

I did a search on how to tell if your shocks are worn out and need replacement and came across this helpful tip. Thank you for the valuable information. I still can’t find info about my question though, perhaps you could do a vid about it sometime? Or maybe commenters could point me in the right direction please? Thanks.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 жыл бұрын

Shocks are all about control. They control the movement of your rear tire and swing-arm up and down over road conditions. If you have adjusted the shock absorbers to manufacturer specifications and the rear wheel/swing-arm bounces with no control the shocks are warn out.

@ihatesjws669 Жыл бұрын

FYI, the center of the shock adjustment tool can also be used as a 1 1/6 inch wrench. So you really only need the 9/16 inch wrench and the tool to adjust.

@anthrophob 2 ай бұрын

1/16 ! Seems like nobody knows how to put it correctly. But what bothers me more is the fact that HD manual doesn't mention it. Torque - yes, wrench size - no. Is it so difficult to complete it with this useful info??!

@CabinGuy 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Doc, you taught me something new!

@tonyj8947 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that all I have to do is take the seat off and use the adjustment wrench to turn the adjustment mechanism clockwise or counterclockwise.

@lancasterjim2441 4 жыл бұрын

Awe man thanks so much doc your always so informative we can’t wait to come down and meet you 👍🏻

@SilverFox-fq7xi 4 жыл бұрын

Good info thank you for the explanation. Cleared up the mud a little.

@fredaustrinojr8186 2 жыл бұрын

thanks doc got 1987 flst hairitage softail an everything almost all seams defferent.

@guitarlover889 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doc from Down under Australia , helped me a lot

@thomascarpenter7415 2 жыл бұрын

More excellent wisdom from Doc !! Thank you 😊

@davidv.780 5 жыл бұрын

Great video , thanks Doc Harley.

@davidyancey179 4 жыл бұрын

Well explained Doc. No problem with my adjustment, got it perfect. 👍👍

@ronprice2127 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,from BOSTON

@tonygiuliano5561 4 жыл бұрын

thanks doc with my wife on the back of my 2015 deluxe it use to bottom out since i did the adjustment on the shocks its made it i much better bike to ride thanks doc awesome ............

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

How many turns to adjust for the increase weight?

@bobclapper2672 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your Expertise !!

@Wheel-1 3 жыл бұрын

Thats why it rides like a board \ .. / . Thanks Doc & LCHD

@hhplymouth9473 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2007 Heritage. I got it from the original owner. The shocks have never been adjusted. The ride is okay. I would like to get them adjusted. I think the ride could be quite a bit better. I rode a couple of newer softails and found out how much difference the adjustment can make. The first rode beautifully. The second rode terrible.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

I agree. Though the Early models have less adjustment than the M8s…Doc

@busterbrown4837 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc !

@Dustin359 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 fat boy lo. I went to adjust them, found that the two shocks weren't evenly preloaded (never been touched before), so I went full counterclockwise on both (I'm 230), and left it. Ride was much improved being both at the same. Haven't touched since, as it was a major pain to do without a lift or motorcycle jack.

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

Did you just do one rotation on each shock?

@Dustin359 Жыл бұрын

@@bobgil3464 I think so... I can't remember for sure. The bike was totaled since (and almost me with it)

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

@@Dustin359 wow sad to hear about the bike glad you are all right.

@Dustin359 Жыл бұрын

@@bobgil3464 broke a couple vertebrae, left hip socket and a couple bones in my left arm. full face helmet kept me conscious. I replaced the fat boy with a Road Glide.

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

@@Dustin359 I like the new 120 Anniversary CVO Road Glide Ultra. They had one on display at BikeWeek. Unfortunately don’t have $52000. Man you were messed up lucky to be alive.

@jamesmartin8999 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doc harley...have 2010 fatboy after riding for few hours have very sore back for a few days...i also have 1942wla and never get any back problems unless hit desent pot hole.... can not see why fatboy gives me bad back...have had since new so no idea shock setup but after viewing your video will check to see weather they are setup to hard,hopefully they are not on softest setting....love watching your videos very well explained and learn so much..regards jimmy.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy. Your 1942 wla is on my bucket list to ride...Doc

@richardvasconcellos8789 3 жыл бұрын

The funny thing about this is the adjustment wrench doubles as a 1and 1 -16 and this guy is a professional come on

@NoName-dl5tl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you really so good information Doc, regards from Mexico.

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

Tiene nombre?

@lloydhorton4290 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks doc informative! 08 heritage.

@craigversetti5700 3 жыл бұрын

Had to learn this the hard way years back !!

@adamperez1478 3 жыл бұрын

thanks always come here for good videos

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time to watch...Doc

@tonyperkins7485 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Doc .from Auzz

@JLH1956 4 жыл бұрын

I had my Harley dealer install the lowering kit. They never asked me my weight, but they set it up for myself alone and with a rider. With two we don't bottom out, with one, it's really smooth unless you hit a noticeable pot hole. Rides smooth, tracks straight. 09 softail custom.

@shellbailey2517 4 жыл бұрын

very clear to understand im on it thanks doc

@schachat01 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Doc-thanks for the great video! I came across a 2008 FLSTSB (no rear lowering kit) today. I suspect that someone who installed these shocks failed to lock in the 9/16" spanner to avoid the shaft rotating (probably adjusted on the bench and reinstalled the shocks on the frame)-hence it is now so short that is no longer possible to insert the special HD tool and 9/16" spanner) to adjust the preload as per the HD instruction. I think the only way to sort out this dilemma would be to physically remove the shocks and recalibrate them and reinstall. What is your suggestion? Many thanks Arnold

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing?

@bendaves77 3 жыл бұрын

There's not another video that explains this as well as your video.. thanks

@bobgil3464 Жыл бұрын

Explains well but never answers a question.

@afghanyeti 2 жыл бұрын

Great shop, always neat and clean. A professional works here.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...Doc

@deweydodo6691 Жыл бұрын

Hey Doc, very good to know as I am looking at a 2008, first thing i asked was where is the shocks? Second question is what are they set at?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Great questions in understanding your bike….Doc

@adam6ism 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Doc and always very helpful thank you

@awedihdaira2786 2 күн бұрын

Hi doc hope you are well , question here please ... Can i use an old style clutch cable (twin cam) on a 2018 Milwaukee 8 model Softail??? Many thanks 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 күн бұрын

I'm not sure. I have to admit I have only installed cables that are tested and fitted for your 2018. You could do a little research by going to aftermarket cable makers. Look up your bike cable then a Twin Cam cable and see if they match….Doc

@ctscantechnologist 5 жыл бұрын

Love that derby cover!

@peterbergeris6510 4 жыл бұрын

Saw another video on softail shocks. With the special tool, the tool hooks into the holes in the plate at the end of the shaft.Also once you assemble the shock how do you torque the bolts when there is hardly any space.

@stlchuckhd Жыл бұрын

👍 thank you

@patrickfreeman205 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just what I was looking for.

@southernrebel 2 ай бұрын

Do those shocks ever need cleaning, lubing, ect, on an 07 heritage?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 ай бұрын

Nothing official. Yes I check the mounting bolts. Sometimes when I hear squeaks I’ll spray lube into the canister because the spring has no lube….Doc

@dyates6380 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice man. Thanks.

@1ityewilly 4 жыл бұрын

There are a several errors in this video that add to the confusion of shock adjustment. Softail shocks (pre M8) do not push, they pull. The change in the "shiny" part is not the shock changing length, it is the spring can changing position relative to the shock body when compressing the spring. You should really reshoot this video and either just explain how to adjust the preload without trying to explain how the shock assembly operates, or explain how the shock assembly operates correctly and show the preload adjustment.

@williamnelson4437 3 жыл бұрын

Ya this guy is usally right on but i think hes a little mixed up on the counter clockwise thing.

@mattduncan2581 2 жыл бұрын

Having the hardest time trying to figure witch way to go im confused and I've tried going clockwise all the way till the shiny shaft won't go in any more an then did 2 full turns counter clockwise and it didn't do anything my suspension is still spongey

@CarolinaLowrider Жыл бұрын

@FITNESSOVER45He said "On a Softail". Listen to what he is saying right before he says this!

@joalvarez6252 11 ай бұрын

Lol, he said "on a softail"

@Kebekwoodcraft7375 8 ай бұрын

⁠@FITNESSOVER45 he said on a softail 😊

@thomasreyes2857 Жыл бұрын

Good work. But who was the goofball who brought the Harley in with the goldwing windscreen on it.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@maddog7999 4 жыл бұрын

so many ppl have told me you cant adjust a softail. boy they’re gonna eat crow!

@joeharley87 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You did not say anything about the bike being lower or higher. Does ajusting the shock have any effect on the height of the bike?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Not at all unless you count with the springs adjusted correctly the bike won't lower with the added weight.....Doc

@tat2dchris1 3 жыл бұрын

always great videos. always to the point.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!..Doc

@pallebosken8301 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Thx.

@nuffdoggiggey4103 9 ай бұрын

My 06 night train bought new and lowered, I hit a pot hole it about broke my spin like you say, I haven't rode it much in the past 4 years it seems very very stiff even my front end ..like I have no shocks at all.. so you saying with a lowering kit I need to make it more stiff? Did I here you correct?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 9 ай бұрын

Yes but with reason. When lowering a bike you remove normal distant traveled by shock absorbers. If the springs are not stiffened the shock would bottom out and hurt…..Maybe consider Air Shocks. They are soft but not dependable….Doc

@Otis884 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc.

@stevecastillo6826 Жыл бұрын

Doc Harley, I do have a question? And my question to you is I noticed in the video your shocks on the motorcycle are install just the opposite of mine and I do have a lowering kit does that make a difference if they're installed the opposite way.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you noticed. HD changed the direction of Softtail shocks with the Twin Cam. Adjustment is still the same….Doc

@stevecastillo6826 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, keep up the grade videos they help me all the way through the process of rebuilding this custom chopper.

@heidischramm-kl3sg 3 ай бұрын

So I got a set of ultima narrow shocks for my 88 heritage an so I shouldn't be able to make them absorb in my hand off the bike ??

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 ай бұрын

I have no experience with Ultima shocks. Normally no…..Doc

@stevecastillo6826 6 ай бұрын

The tool that you use to adjust the shock what is the other end of the tool used for

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes it can break loose the nut. Most of the time I use that end on adjusting other shocks….Doc

@matthewnorwell5353 11 ай бұрын

Can I add preload but also raise the shock by shortening the threaded bar doc

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 11 ай бұрын

At first I wanted to post NO. But then you added a threaded part? Most after market threaded parts are for lowering. It might be able to adjust the other way. Just make sure you have enough still in the shocks to support your adjustment….Doc

@matthewnorwell5353 11 ай бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson arrrr so the half inch of threaded bar is for the pre load to wind up on doc , my stock shock has never been adjusted

@richardballew8958 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain how to adjust a Softail with a lowering kit? I have a 2012 FLSTF Fat Boy. Previous owner had a lowering kit installed, he was about 5'5", 160 lbs. I'm 6', 230 lbs. I'd like to raise the ride height. I wish I could get original stub shafts, but can't find them. Thanks for any advice!

@rogerdaniels491 5 жыл бұрын

Now I'm confused, every instruction I read says turn the lock nut CCW all the to stop then turn the adjuster plate all the CCW to (0) then turn CW up to (4) revolutions. (4) being the lightest setting and (0) being the stiffest setting. Is it possible you got CW and CCW confused?

@rjdingle9494 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought. 5 settings. 0 1 2 3 4

@russellnorton9940 4 жыл бұрын

im still confused, its a simple question. is counterclockwise making then stronger?? or weaker. the guy goes on n on about everything, but whats the answer

@mrdoublej464 4 жыл бұрын

Truly think he first meant to say.... ccw, not cw.... to get to 0 (zero) turn counter-clockwise until it stops. That's the stiffest preload... then turn to make the preload softer by going clockwise.

@hamadalmuhairi2313 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you.

@Peakyblinders1970 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Doc I bought the 2016 Heritage Classic 103 cui I am 207 lbs I just had my first longer Ride in the Mountains around I find her very firm on the back Do you recomand the softest adjustment for my weight Or will she get lower if softer adjustment? It already scratches early with the harder adjustment Thank you and greetings from germany

@meseahunt Жыл бұрын

What is a good replacement shock(s) cause the HD oem ones are horrible….

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

There are several. Progressive sells a good unit with external adjuster. Ferrell has introduced an air system. Legends has shocks and others. It really depends on your budget…..Doc

@gregdcasey 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to adjust the height also at the shock?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 11 ай бұрын

Only with an aftermarket part. The factory shock will not adjust height….doc

@ScorpAce613 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, i have a question, i have a 2013 heritage softail and can not find an adjustment chart anywhere. I weigh about 280, any idea how much i should adjust mine?

@richardballew8958 3 жыл бұрын

My 2012 doesn't have that spot on the bolt for a 9/16" wrench. It has another 1 1/16" nut. Previous owner had it lowered 1" and was 6" shorter and 60#'s lighter. How do I adjust that?

@warthog5562 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 08 softail custom and it sits about 1 inch too high for my stubby legs. Will adjusting the shocks lower the bike or do I need an actual lowering kit? Thank you.

@geoffreyjens238 5 жыл бұрын

I have the '84 and would like to have seen a video with those. They have a different mount and remote fluid canisters. My fluid lines between the canisters and shocks are dry rotted. Can't find a replacement for those lines anywhere.

@arthurcamacho3495 2 жыл бұрын

Question: (2016 Fatboy S) So in conclusion, if you want to carry more weight, you will need to lower the bike to increase the preload by turning counter clockwise and making the shock longer. Is there a way or shock system to increase preload to carry two people WITHOUT lowering the bike.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

I obviously have not explained this correctly. No way does lowering the back end increase payload....a Softtail shock adjusts oppisite from standard shocks. Many aftermarket shocks offer an external adjuster for preload....Doc

@Justjack613 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 Heritage Softail. I thought I understood the suspension. Now, I'm completely lost.

@seventy18 Ай бұрын

So counter clockwise to make stiffer???

@cuttycorrigan4122 5 жыл бұрын

Will you be going to th Great Bring it Home Parade Oct 5, hope meet and see you there.....

@GarageBuddys 2 жыл бұрын

Hello DOC, I have some questions, sorry but I translate wrong and I need some clarification. counterclockwise hardens the spring, clockwise softens the spring?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Turning the adjuster plates OUT (towards the locknut) compresses the spring for a stiffer ride.....Doc

@dramithai 4 ай бұрын

I have a 07 De Luxe and it is very low and i turn it Clockwise to make the absorbers short. Am I right? I just wanna it a little high to the ground... I turn 5 turns (clockwise) each side and seems nothing happened.....

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 ай бұрын

The adjustment has nothing to do with height and everything to do with soft to hard ride. If your bike is very low, it probably has a lowering kit. Depending on manufacturer, that allows height adjustment….Doc

@dramithai 4 ай бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidsonthanks !

@JoseSilva_ Жыл бұрын

Doc Harley Day.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Really 🥰? I missed that on the calendar….Doc

@JoseSilva_ Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidsonThe cowboy. 😂

@robertcrash2899 4 күн бұрын

I adjusted my shocks to 5 turns I weigh288 is that good

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 күн бұрын

That’s 👍….Doc

@ericalbert6954 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup l'Ami !

@renner8668 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first softail a 09 night train and the manual reads opposite of what you are saying, have i missed something ? By turning CCW that moves the adjuster towards the lock nut ? Wont making the shock longer lower the bike ?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын

Adjusting the Springs does not lower the bike. It does relieve or add tension to the suspension. The shock is designed backwards than shocks on other models....Doc

@CapmLew 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks doc.

@AICD1999 3 жыл бұрын

Doc have you seen these Heritage shock adjuster snapped off in your shop?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын

Only in extreme adjustment out for max lowering....Doc

@Justjack613 3 жыл бұрын

I keep watching this video. I still don't understand the concept. Underneath using the spanner wrench can't I just turn it once or twice clockwise for a stiffer ride? or counter for a softer ride? After loosening the locknut of course. Do I have to have it up on a lift?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын

It is counter clockwise to stiffen. Thanks ~ Doc

@camomanofcranham 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Doc, great video, I'm looking at lowering my 14 fat boy here in the UK the shocks that HD fitted are 54508-00B can I fit 54549-04 to lower the bike an inch or so....

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын

My choices here in the states: buy just the adjustable mounting screw 54001-04A. This replaces your stock screw and allows adjustment to 1". Or purchase the complete shock set 54651-05 which are chrome and lower the bike 3/4" with stiffer springs for the lesser travel.

@69littletoy 9 ай бұрын

Hi I was wondering if you can tell me how many revulsion for about 200 LB rider

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 9 ай бұрын

1 turn ….Doc

@69littletoy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@timw3241 4 жыл бұрын

I have an 08 Fatboy and a 2000 Roadking. Was happy with the Fatboy's ride until I got the Roadking. Now the Fatboy seems to ride hard. Can I get a smoother ride from the Fatboy with a shock adjustment? Thanks

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 жыл бұрын

Tim - I don’t believe so. If you have never adjusted the factory shocks, they come from the factory at the softest setting. Aftermarket adjustable Softtail socks might be the way to go. It will be tough to match your Road King air shock ride. Thanks ~ Doc