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Old 11-19-2008 | 10:16 AM
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I would just get the spanner wrench from Harley. That way you can change the settings depending on if you're solo or riding 2-up.

Here's the part number: 94448-82A retail: $10.95
 
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Old 11-19-2008 | 10:52 AM
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Adjusting the rear shock pre-load is for additional weight. It tends to make the ride a bit smoother with a rider on the back and helps to keep your shocks from bottoming out on bumps. The tool that Harley sells works great, if you use anything else to take the chance of scratching up the shocks, which may not be worth saving a couple of bucks on a tool.
 
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Old 11-19-2008 | 12:28 PM
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I just picked up a 07 FDX What would be the setting for the driver at 225 and what would the shock be set at with a 150 passinger
 
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Old 11-19-2008 | 12:33 PM
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Just convert to a hardtail like mine and get a back brace.....lol
 
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Old 11-19-2008 | 01:22 PM
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God gave you the tools you need...grab them and twist them!

If you can't get a good grip, use one of those rubber sheets for opening jars.

If I needed a tool, I would probably grab the Sear's strap wrench as it can be used for other things and may be worth having.
 
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Old 11-19-2008 | 03:45 PM
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I would stay away fromt the HD spanner wrench its garbage. Get and adjustable spanner from Sears. It might cost a little more, but it's well worth the additonal cost. And it is easier to use.

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Old 11-19-2008 | 04:27 PM
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Check with a stealer. They get anadjuster with every Progresive. They'll probably give you a pair.
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Old 11-20-2008 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by captn kirk
I just picked up a 07 FDX What would be the setting for the driver at 225 and what would the shock be set at with a 150 passinger
I'm around 200 lb and my shocks were originally set at 3. The ride was too rough. I lowered the setting to 2 and it's much more comfortable.

With a passenger, the 3 setting was okay. I would suggest you play around with the settings until you find one you like.
 
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Old 11-20-2008 | 10:15 AM
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I weigh about 215 and I cranked mine all the way up, for solo or two-up riding.
 
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Old 11-20-2008 | 10:58 AM
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I use a rubber strap with a handle on it , like the oil filter wrench you use and I put it at the base of the shock and tighten the rubber strap on to the lower part of the shock and turn it . It worked great for me . P.S My bike came shock on number 3 and rode it for about 1000 miles that way . Then ajusted them to number 2 and I like it better this way . I am 6' 1" 240 lbs it did not ride as hard .
 
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