Calculate Preload Setting
WARNING
Do not exceed the motorcycle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Exceeding these weight ratings can lead to component failure and adversely affect stability, handling and performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00016f)
Adjust rear suspension to suit load conditions, riding style and personal comfort. Increase preload to accommodate additional weight and cargo, reduce preload to accommodate less weight and cargo. Do not exceed maximum GVWR or GAWR.
NOTE
To determine the motorcycle configuration check the model character stamped on the VIN. See Your Motorcycle → Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
1. Refer to Table 1. Add weight of rider to total weight of passenger and/or cargo to identify proper preload setting.
Table 1. Suspension Preload Table: FLHTCUTGSE
Additional Weight of PASSENGER, CARGO AND ACCESSORIES
LB
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
KG
0
5
9
14
18
23
27
32
36
41
45
50
54
59
64
68
73
77
82
RIDER WEIGHT
LB
KG
Full Turns of Knob
150
68
0
0
0
0
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
19
160
73
0
0
0
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
170
77
0
0
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
180
82
0
0
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
190
86
0
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
200
91
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
23
210
95
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
24
220
100
2
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
NA
230
104
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
22
23
NA
240
109
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
NA
250
113
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
NA
260
118
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
22
23
NA
270
122
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
NA
Adjustment
1. Remove seat. See Service Procedures → Seat.
2. Rotate adjuster out of stowed position.
3. See Figure 1. Rotate adjustment knob clockwise to increase preload setting, or counterclockwise to decrease preload setting until indicator knob shows appropriate preload setting on the scale.
4. Return adjuster to stowed position.
5. Install seat. See Service Procedures → Seat.
Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjuster