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SCREAMIN' EAGLE® OHLINS REAR SUSPENSION WITH REMOTE RESERVOIR
941004552023-08-04
GENERAL INFORMATION
Table 1. General Information
Kits
Suggested Tools
Skill Level(1)
54000325
Safety Glasses, Torque Wrench
(1) Tightening to torque value or other moderate tools and techniques required
KIT CONTENTS
Figure 1. Kit Contents: Ohlins Rear Suspension with Remote Reservoir
Table 2. Kit Contents: Ohlins Rear Suspension with Remote Reservoir Kit
Verify that all contents are present in the kit before installing or removing items from vehicle.
Kits
Item
Qty
Description
Part No.
Notes
54000325
1
1
Rear shock (includes kits 54000326 and 54000327)
Not sold separately
54000326
1
Rear shock (Includes 6,9)
54000327
1
Hardware kit, rear shock (includes 2-8)
54000327
2
1
Screw, pinch, M6x1x14, SHCS, flat
10201180
3
1
Clamp, remote reservoir
Not sold separately
4
2
Spacer, 12mm x 5mm
12400236
6
1
Pre-load adjuster
5
1
Bracket, pre-load adjuster
Not sold separately
7
2
Screw, M6x1.0-25, BHCS
10201423
8
2
Screw, reservoir bracket
1327
9
1
Remote reservoir
Not sold separately
10
1
Screw
4705
11
1
P-clamp
10800224
GENERAL
Models
For model fitment information, see the Parts and Accessories (P&A) Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com.
Verify that the most current version of the instruction sheet is used. It is available at: h-d.com/isheets
Contact Harley-Davidson Customer Support Center at 1-800-258-2464 (U.S. only) or 1-414-343-4056.
Installation Requirements
Item is available at your local Harley-Davidson dealership:
  • Models Without External Pre-Load Adjuster: Separate purchase of Screamin Eagle OHLINS Side Cover Kit (Part No. 54000321) is required.
WARNING
Rider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00333b)
NOTE
This instruction sheet references service manual information. A service manual for the year and model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from:
PREPARE
WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding. (00251b)
1. Remove main fuse. See service manual.
2. Remove seat. See service manual.
3. Remove fender. See service manual.
REMOVE
1. Remove Original Equipment (OE) rear shock. See service manual.
a. Models with remote pre-load adjuster: Remove battery cover.
b. Models without remote pre-load adjuster: Replace ABS bracket with kit (Part No. 54000321).
2. Install battery cover if removed in step 1.
3. Install wheel speed sensor, if removed. See service manual.
4. Remove wire harness clamp from battery cover.
5. Remove side cover mounting pin.
INSTALL
Shock Body
1. Protect reservoir, adjuster and other cosmetic surfaces with tape or similar.
2. Loosely install rear of shock into swing-arm with reservoir hose pointing down. See service manual.
a. Pre-load adjuster hose should wrap around reservoir hose.
3. Route pre-load adjuster through frame toward rear of vehicle.
a. Hose should be outboard of wiring harness.
4. Route remote reservoir vertically through frame, past head oil lines and out past exhaust header.
Pre-Load Adjuster Bracket
1. Remove wiring harness clip from ABS module bracket.
2. Figure 3 Slide clip(1) to new pre-load adjuster bracket (4).
3. Install pre-load adjuster bracket screw (2) and washer (3). Tighten.
Torque: 10.2–12.9 N·m (90–114 in-lbs)
Pre-Load Adjuster
1. Remove dipstick and cover fill neck.
2. Figure 3 Install pre-load adjuster (5) to pre-load adjuster bracket (4) with screws (6). Tighten.
Torque: 10.2–12.9 N·m (90–114 in-lbs)
3. Install dipstick and cover grommet pin.
4. Install lower side cover.
Remote Reservoir
1. Figure 2 Secure hose with P-clamp (2) and screw (1) to vehicle.
2. Figure 4 Install side cover (2), reservoir clamp (1), screws (4) and spacers (3).
3. Tighten screws (4).
Torque: 7.8–9.5 N·m (69–84 in-lbs)
4. Carefully insert remote reservoir (6) into reservoir bracket (1).
a. Figure 5 Orient to optimize hose routing.
5. Install pinch screw (5). Tighten.
Torque: 2.9 N·m (26 in-lbs)
1Screw
2P-clamp
Figure 2. Install P-clamp and Screw
1Hose, pre-load Adjuster
Figure 3. Route Pre-Load Adjuster Hose
1Clip, wiring harness
2Screw, adjuster bracket
3Washer, adjuster bracket
4Bracket, pre-load adjuster
5Pre-load adjuster
6Screw (2)
Figure 4. ABS Module Bracket and Pre-Load Adjuster
1Clamp, reservoir
2Side cover
3Spacer, (2)
4Screw, (2)
5Pinch screw
6Reservoir, remote
Figure 5. Remote Reservoir
COMPLETE
1. Install shock lower, upper and pinch shock screws. See service manual.
2. Install fender. See service manual.
3. Install seat. After installing seat, pull up on seat to verify that it is secure. See service manual.
4. Install main fuse. See service manual.
Table 3. Screamin' Eagle / Ohlins Softail Rear Suspension Preload
Rear Suspension Preload Table
Without Saddlebags - Additional Weight of Passenger, Cargo and Accessories
LB
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
KG
0
5
9
14
18
23
27
32
36
41
45
50
54
59
64
68
With Saddlebags - Additional Weight of Passenger, Cargo and Accessories
LB
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
KG
0
5
9
14
18
23
27
32
36
41
45
50
54
RIDER WEIGHT
FULL TURNS OF PRELOAD ADJUSTER FROM MINIMUM1
LB
KG
150
68
0.0
1.5
3.0
4.5
5.5
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.5
15.5
17.0
18.5
20.0
160
73
0.0
1.5
3.0
4.5
5.5
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.5
15.5
17.0
18.5
20.0
170
77
0.5
2.0
3.5
5.0
6.5
8.0
9.5
10.5
12
13.5
15.0
16.5
18.0
19.5
20.0
180
82
2.0
3.0
4.5
6.0
7.5
9.0
10.5
12.0
13.0
14.5
16.0
17.5
19.0
20.0
190
86
3.0
4.5
5.5
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.5
15.5
17.0
18.5
20.0
200
91
4.0
5.5
7.0
8.0
9.5
11.0
12.5
14.0
15.5
16.5
18.0
19.5
20.0
210
95
5.0
6.5
8.0
9.0
10.5
12.0
13.5
15.0
16.5
18.0
19.0
20.0
220
100
6.0
7.5
9.0
10.5
11.5
13.0
14.5
16.0
17.5
19.0
20.0
230
104
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.0
15.5
17.0
18.5
20.0
240
109
8.0
9.5
11.0
12.5
14.0
15.0
16.5
18.0
19.5
20.0
250
113
9.0
10.5
12.0
13.5
15.0
16.5
18.0
19.5
20.0
260
118
10.0
11.5
13.0
14.5
16.0
17.5
19.5
20.0
270
122
11.5
12.5
14.0
15.5
17.0
18.5
20.0
NOTE
  • Do Not exceed GVWR for any loading conditions
  • 1 To determine minimum preload setting:
  1. Turn adjuster fully counter clockwise until it stops
  2. Turn adjuster clockwise until pressure/resistance felt
  3. Turn adjuster counter clockwise to next click