You need a spanner wrench that can be picked up at your local dealer. I got mine for $10. You can only adjust the pre-load not the actual spring rate unless you purchased adjustable springs/shocks. Turn clockwise to increase pre-load and counter clockwise to decrease.
Harley Davidson is a company that specializes in motorcycles. The Softail bike is a bike that includes shock absorbers and springs that are on the back wheel to help the rider avoid the shock of hitting bumps.
Yes - different part numbers for the Harley Davidson edition.
1965 flh, how many quartsd of oil does it take
They should both be 12.5" or so center to center.
No, but it's best not to position your lift so the bike is supported by the shock absorbers.
Check your fork oil, if it's low or leaking it's probably your seals. If the oil and seals check fine, then the fork shock springs are shot.
No they are not. They are made by SHOWA witch is a japan shock mfg. Most rear shocks are showa too. Ur front forks will say SHOWA JAPAN on the inside right where the fender mounts are.
Bill Davidson - owner of the Pistons and the Shock.
there are no adjustment less you have air shock
It's a softail with a springer front end installed. The springer front end has an extra spring loaded/shock assisted shaft that the axle mounts to for the front wheel's suspension. Some people add springer front ends to other models as well.
Simply follow the nylon air hoses from the shock absorbers and you'll find the air fitting, which is the same size as a tire valve stem. Use a hand pump to add air, otherwise you risk blowing the shocks' seals. Recommendations for tire air pressures vary on different brands and sizes of tires, but every tire made, regardless of application, has that information printed on the sidewall.
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