Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| SPANNER WRENCH | HD-51439 | 1 |
| SPANNER WRENCH | HD-52313 | 1 |
General
Adjust the rear shock absorber spring preload for the weight the motorcycle is to carry. Notice the adjustment settings as you turn the collar.
Adjust both shocks the same number of turns.
Adjustment
WARNINGAdjust both shock absorbers equally. Improper adjustment can adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00036b)
NOTICE
Do not turn the shock absorber adjustment collar clockwise beyond adjustment setting 5. Doing so may result in equipment damage. (00166b)
NOTE
See Figure 1. Do not turn the preload cam from position five (5) to position one (1) or from position one (1) to position five (5).
- Put the spanner wrench around the lower collar of the shock absorber.
- Harley-Davidson Street 500 (XG500), Harley-Davidson Street 750 (XG750): Use SPANNER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-51439).
- Street Rod (XG750A): Use SPANNER WRENCH (Part Number:HD-52313)
- Turn the spring adjusting cam to the desired position. When returning to off-cam position, back the cams off in the opposite direction.
- Turn the collar toward higher numbers to increase the preload. Refer to Table 1.
- Turn the collar toward the lower numbers to decrease the preload.
Figure 1. Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment
Table 1. Recommended Shock Preload: Harley-Davidson Street 500 (XG500), Harley-Davidson Street 750 (XG750)
LOAD* | POSITION |
|---|---|
Less than 75 kg (165 lb) | 1 |
75–89 kg (165–195 lb) | 2 |
89–102 kg (195–225 lb) | 3 |
102–116 kg (225–255 lb) | 4 |
116 kg (255 lb) to maximum added weight allowed. | 5 |
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo. | |
Table 2. Recommended Shock Preload: Street Rod (XG750A)
LOAD* | POSITION |
|---|---|
Less than 82 kg (180 lb) | 1 |
82–95 kg (180–210 lb) | 2 |
95–109 kg (210–240 lb) | 3 |
109–122 kg (240–270 lb) | 4 |
122 kg (270 lb) to maximum added weight allowed. | 5 |
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo. | |
Table 3. Maximum Added Weight Allowed
MODEL | MAX LOAD | |
|---|---|---|
kg | lb | |
Harley-Davidson Street® 500 (XG500) | 209 | 461 |
Harley-Davidson Street® 750 (XG750) | 209 | 461 |
Street Rod™ (XG750A) | 218 | 479 |