Softail shocks are under the transmission. They sit horizontally and are inline with the chassis. Unlike the shocks on all other Harleys, when you hit a bump on a Softail, the shocks get longer instead of shorter.
yes
It's a Harley Davidson, Heritage Softtail Classic, with High Ape handle bars.
Typically Nitrogen in factory produced shocks, Or compressed air in motorcycle adjustable air shocks.
A normal motorcycle has springs built into the front suspension. You may not see them because they are inside the forks/shocks.
most dealers will tell you its a fixed price for all motorcycle endorsed and issured riders that wish to rent.....however it helps to be A preferred customer and know the owner of the shop. Recently I rented A softtail for 40 % off what it would normally cost...they looked up my account and smiled. most dealers will tell you its a fixed price for all motorcycle endorsed and issured riders that wish to rent.....however it helps to be A preferred customer and know the owner of the shop. Recently I rented A softtail for 40 % off what it would normally cost...they looked up my account and smiled.
more than likely it is out of fork oil, or something is broken inside the fork.
97 softtail takes 3 quarts of oil in oil bag 11/2 in primary.
3.5 inches
You will need to change the gearbox, swing arm, back wheel and, probably, brake arrangement and shocks.
Yes on the newer ones
Each manufacture uses a special blend of oil in their automobile shocks. Unless you are talking about the front tubes on a motorcycle you cannot replace the oil. Refer to your owners manual for the correct oil to use in a motorcycle.
1 Qt.