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 2. 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.

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.

Figure 1. Shock Absorber Preload Adjustment

Figure 2. Shock Preload Cam Positions (typical)

XL 883L/N, XL1200X/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.	5
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo. ** See Controls and Indicators → Shock Absorber Preload: All except XL 1200T → 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.	3
* Add the weight of the rider, passenger, riding gear, accessories, and cargo.

Table 3. Maximum Added Weight Allowed: All except XL 1200T

MODEL	MAX LOAD
MODEL	lb	kg
XL 883L	438	199
XL 883N	438	199
XL 883R	416	189
XL 1200C/CP	416	189
XL 1200CA	416	189
XL 1200CB	416	189
XL 1200X	438	199
XL 1200V	438	199