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Old 04-25-2007, 09:42 PM
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Default ADJUST SHOCKS ON HD HERTAGE SOFTAIL

HAS ANYONE TRYED TO ADJUST THE SHOCKS ON THE SOFTAIL HERTAGE. I AM GOING ON A SADDLE SORE 1000 AND I AM TRYING TO SOFTEN UP THE RIDE. I GOT THE LOCK NUT LOOSE, BUT WHEN I TRY TO SPIN THE ADJUSTINGRINGWITH THE SPECIAL WRENCH,THE ENTIRE OUTER SHELL ROTATES ALONG WITH THE SHAFT THAT THE LOCKING NUT IS ON. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IF SO HOW DID YOU FIX THE PROBLEM
 
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Old 05-07-2007, 03:10 PM
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Default RE: ADJUST SHOCKS ON HD HERTAGE SOFTAIL

I have the same problem,only 7000 miles and not only can I not rotate shock tube,I actually bent the spanner wrench while trying to do so.I would like to know the answer too!
 
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Old 05-08-2007, 04:19 AM
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Default RE: ADJUST SHOCKS ON HD HERTAGE SOFTAIL

in my experience with the adjustable shocks on my 92 and 99 fat bot the shock shell is supposed to spin this is how the screw is allowed to either get longer or shorter. if you adjust the shock do it without the bike on the lift, this makes it easier to rotate the shock therefore you will not bend your wrench
 
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Old 07-13-2007, 07:44 PM
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My dealers service fellers says the shocks do spin.
 
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