1. | See Figure 1. Apply two to three drops of Loctite 243 (blue) to the threads of lower shock mounting screw (B), then install the new shock to the left side of the swingarm using the lower shock mounting screw and shock nut (F). | |
2. | Apply two to three drops of Loctite 243 (blue) to the threads of lower shock mounting screw, then install the new shock to the right side of the swingarm, threading the bolt into the swingarm. | |
3. | See Figure 1. Apply two to three drops of Loctite 243 (blue) to the threads of upper shock mounting screw (A), then fasten the new shock to the frame using the upper shock mounting screw, two washers (C), shock bolt cover (D) and upper shock spacer (E). Raise or lower the rear tire as necessary to ease installation. Repeat for opposite side. | |
4. | Tighten upper shock mounting bolts to 102–115 N·m (75–85 ft-lbs). | |
5. | Tighten lower shock mounting bolts to 41–54 N·m (30–40 ft-lbs). |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | Rear shock absorber (2) | 54650-06 |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Screw, upper shock (2) | |
B | Screw, lower shock (2) | |
C | Washer, shock cover (4) | |
D | Shock bolt cover (2) (FXDBI and FXD35 only) | |
E | Spacer, upper shock (2) | |
F | Nut, shock (left side lower shock mount only) |