Special Tools

Description	Part Number	Qty.
SHOCK ADJUSTMENT SPANNER	94448-82B	1

WARNING

Adjust 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

Five Position Shocks: See Figure 3. Do not turn the preload cam past position five (5) to position one (1) or from position one (1) to position five (5).
Three Position Shocks: Do not turn the preload cam past position three to position one or from position one (1) to position three.

XL Models: See Figure 1. Using SHOCK ADJUSTMENT SPANNER (Part Number:94448-82B), turn the adjustment cam to specification.

Five Position Shocks: Refer to Table 1.
Three Position Shocks: Refer to Table 2.

XR 1200X: See Figure 2. Use the spanner wrench with extension handle from the tool kit to turn the adjustment cam to specification. Refer to Table 1.

Figure 1. Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment: XL Models

Figure 2. Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment: XR 1200X

Figure 3. Shock Preload Cam Positions (typical)

XL 883L/N, XL1200N/X/V and certain XL1200CP models are configured for solo operation. If you choose to add a passenger and/or cargo to the vehicle, the ride quality may be compromised. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for two-up seats, passenger pegs and suspension options.

Table 1. Recommended Shock Preload: Five Position

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. Refer to Specifications → Specifications → Weights: XL 883 Models and Specifications → Specifications → Weights: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X .	5
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo. ** See Controls and Indicators → Shock Absorber Preload: All Models → Shock Preload Cam Positions (typical) .

Table 2. Recommended Shock Preload: Three Position

LOAD*	POSITION
Less than 75 kg (165 lb)	1
75–102 kg (165–225 lb)	2
102 kg (225 lb) to maximum added weight allowed. Refer to Specifications → Specifications → Weights: XL 883 Models and Specifications → Specifications → Weights: XL 1200 Models and XR 1200X .	3
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo.

Table 3. Maximum Added Weight Allowed: Sportster Models

MODEL	MAX LOAD
MODEL	lb	kg
XL 883L	437	198.2
XL 883N	435	197.3
XL 883R	427	193.7
XL 1200C	418	198.9
XL 1200N	438	198.7
XL 1200X	433	196.4
XL 1200V	445	201.8
XR 1200X	427	193.7