Adjusting the Progressive Softail shocks on a Harley Davidson.

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BikerBoot

BikerBoot

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@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 3 жыл бұрын
Please do your research for your specific bike!
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 10 ай бұрын
@FITNESSOVER45 Sorry i missed this comment. I’m 200lbs and ride solo only on this bike.
@josephzaccaro7428
@josephzaccaro7428 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for visual/audio. this was well done, quick, informative and absolutely doable by me with this video
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@stuartvorster4911
@stuartvorster4911 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Buddy....have a 2007 Night Train i bought just over 2 years ago & looked on KZbin for a good video but there wasn't one, so never adjusted these. Really useful. Cape Town South Africa
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Clutch video will be out shortly.
@rbblu
@rbblu 9 ай бұрын
Cool Video! Quick and clear Thank You 👍
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@edZILLA64
@edZILLA64 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR VIDEO. GOT MINE ADJUSTED YESTERDAY. PEACE OUT
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@whollymary7406
@whollymary7406 3 ай бұрын
That was a great tutorial thanks 👍🏼
@jerielyork4399
@jerielyork4399 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much you explain that a whole lot better slower understanding thank you
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@darrinleazer6784
@darrinleazer6784 Жыл бұрын
How did it ride after adjusting the shocks? Also' were you looking for a more stiffness ride or softness. I have a 2015 Fatboy and I weigh 207, and sometimes have a rider on the back, but' I have never adjusted my shocks and it rides stiff.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
I still have it set the same. It’s a softer ride. It’s a matter of playing with the settings, and getting it right for the occasional passenger but still Dailey rideable.
@darrinleazer6784
@darrinleazer6784 Жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 oh ok' I appreciate you responding back to my question about that.
@RickDelmonico
@RickDelmonico 2 жыл бұрын
I'm confused! My locknut and adjustment location is on the front, not near the rear tire. I need to remove all of the preload. Which way do I turn the shock. The shock gets longer when I sit on the bike. Does the shock get longer when you remove the preload or does the body of the shock move rearwards?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
What year is your bike? It maybe completely different.
@RickDelmonico
@RickDelmonico 2 жыл бұрын
07 flstn
@RickDelmonico
@RickDelmonico 2 жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 So, The rear of my shock appears to extend out from the shock body when I Turn the adjuster counter clockwise. However, that is just the shock body traveling forward on the shaft. The inside, which I cannot see, is compressing the spring i.e. more preload. This is what I would have preferred as an explanation; if the far side of the shock is all the way in (the weld bead is against the shock body), the preload is soft, if it is out (max 1/2"), more preload. The 2007 FLSTN has the locknut and adjuster on the forward end, the rear is eyelets.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 The year of the softail is irrelevant! The more questions you answer, the more I don't trust anything you say. (sorry, but true)
@IronBornRider
@IronBornRider 3 жыл бұрын
Great info BB! I need me a bike jack like that
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a craftsman jack. Just don’t buy the Harbor freight cheapo jack. It broke while my Streetglide was jacked up and it was stuck in the air.😂
@LJSiar
@LJSiar 4 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you. Is that Bike a Night Train?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 4 ай бұрын
This is a 1989 Softail Custom.Thanks for watching.
@whollymary7406
@whollymary7406 2 жыл бұрын
Good job I could see everything and get orientated
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I did this video because I couldn’t find a good one.
@jeremysmith9960
@jeremysmith9960 Жыл бұрын
These adjustable shocks are not factory i assume right ? The factory shocks for 89 were not adjustable? I just bought the same bike so im curious , i havent gotten under the bike and looked yet . Thanks man
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
They are progressive shocks. The stock shocks should be adjustable also.
@meseahunt
@meseahunt Жыл бұрын
do u happen to have the paint color code for that deep red on your bike? 🤠
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
That is the factory red and black from 1989. I've seen this on a few models from 89 and 90.
@rogershinton7483
@rogershinton7483 Жыл бұрын
I read , somewhere, Progressive shocks sit a hair lower than frame rails meaning my J&S jack couldn't be used. True/false?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
I use my motorcycle jack with no issues. In fact I use it to move the bike around.
@mattduncan2581
@mattduncan2581 2 жыл бұрын
Hey liked the video I ordered a set of progressive 422 heavy-duty are the shocks set at lowest setting when out the box and how hard was the install any tips my oem shocks are messed up and been killing my back and tailbone I went to adjust the oem shocks and found out the coupling and grommet was missing on one shock and also the springs are shot are the progressive shocks really a good investment im a daily rider dallas texas
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching. This bike came with the progressives so I did not install. Anything is better then stock Harley shocks so progressives is a good choice. I installed Legend suspension on my street glide and love them. There’s a video of that install on my channel.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like they forgot to teach you (in grade school) how to use a PERIOD at the end of sentences. Meanwhile, the heavy duty shock 422 is intended for heavy people over 250lbs or those who most often have a passenger. Progressive actually warns against the heavy duty and recommends the standard duty. (did you notice how I used periods, capitol letters, and even a freakin' comma?) (yep, went to grade school)
@mattduncan2581
@mattduncan2581 2 жыл бұрын
@@Jeff82556 OK Misses English teacher thanks for your input 👍.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 Жыл бұрын
@@dmystify1381 Yeah, thank you very much, happy holidays!
@73macrino
@73macrino 10 ай бұрын
No question is a stupid question if ya don’t know but what if I want to lower the backend by an inch or two, is there a special kit for this? Thanks in advance Your bike is freakin beautiful by they way ✌️
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 10 ай бұрын
Yes they sell a lowering kits for progressive shocks around $150. JP cycles has them:
@73macrino
@73macrino 10 ай бұрын
@@bikerboot888 thank you sir!
@HarleySteelersfan
@HarleySteelersfan 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the adjusting tool
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Right on Amazon
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
The adjustment tool comes FREE ... included with the new Progressive shocks. (it's in the box)
@Sergei_Leshkov174
@Sergei_Leshkov174 Жыл бұрын
Спасибо из Челябинска, РОССИЯ.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@NotAJ-yn3xe
@NotAJ-yn3xe 2 жыл бұрын
Any jacks you would recommend?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Pittsburgh 1500 lb. Aluminum ATV / Motorcycle Lift #63397 from harbor freight. Don't buy the cheapo version from them. I have the Craftsman version of this which they don't carry anymore. This is the same exact jack probably made by the same manufacture.
@NotAJ-yn3xe
@NotAJ-yn3xe 2 жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 okay thx
@firstnamelastname9603
@firstnamelastname9603 3 ай бұрын
my 92 softy has fournales shocks, only gotta pump air in or let air out .. takes two minutes.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Ай бұрын
These are definitely a PITA but work great once adjusted.
@alexisgilera215
@alexisgilera215 Жыл бұрын
So to carry more weight on the motorcycle, I would have to adjust clockwise?...
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
There's a graph on the video. Just pause it and take a look. It's been a while:
@gmoneyk6027
@gmoneyk6027 2 жыл бұрын
Did u raise your bike in that video?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. It leveled it out.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 Again, you didn't answer the question! He didn't ask you if you leveled your bike. He asked you DID YOU RAISE YOUR BIKE!
@dmystify1381
@dmystify1381 Жыл бұрын
@@Jeff82556 faaark...you ARE an idiot.
@gmoneyk6027
@gmoneyk6027 2 жыл бұрын
After u loosened the nut u turned the first shock a bit , then u commenced to turn both after. It kinda confused me
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
At 2:14 i put up a diagram showing the direction. I may have spun the shock loosening the nut but you should be using the shock tool to actual spin it. I hope this explains it.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
If what you say at 01:51 is true, then why does Progressive adjustable RAP shocks adjust only ONE shock?
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
Because the Rap shock probably didn't exist when these were made. Everything on this EVO is old.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 Жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 What??? This video is a Progressive RAP shock video about RAP shocks! Your statement makes absolutely no sense! It's like holding a hot dog and saying this hot dog didn't exist when this hot dog was made. (makes no sense at all) You must be stoned.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
@@Jeff82556 I think you have the wrong video friend. These are the 422's without the RAP. Shocks hidden under the frame make common adjustments difficult on the Softail ® chassis. Not anymore! RAP (Remote Adjustable Preload) combines high performance shocks with a remote preload adjuster. Conveniently located behind the left passenger peg, the RAP system allows for easy tuning of the shocks to account for changing loads or the addition of a passenger.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 Жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 I sincerely apologize! I have no idea of why I assumed this video was on the RAP model. But still, as my first question asked, why do the RAP adjustable shocks only adjust 1 of the 2 shocks? (the cable from the mounted remote control only connects to 1 shock, not 2) You may not know the answer. I just found it to be odd and illogical. THANKS! Thumbs up!
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
@@Jeff82556 I appreciate the apology. My 2014 Street glide had the same setup with one shock being adjustable. Also some of the new Softails have the same setup as the RAP. The Premium Hand adjustable shocks split the work of compression and rebound. Each shock is optimized for one function. The right is non adjustable as rebound does not care how much weight is being carried. The left adjusts the preload depending on the weight carried. I'm assuming its the same concept as the RAP shocks. Hope this answers your question.
@leehybrid3456
@leehybrid3456 2 жыл бұрын
Which Direction you turn to lowering the bike ??
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
It’s in the video. There should be a diagram also.
@shovelhead1705
@shovelhead1705 Жыл бұрын
Nice ol evo
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 10 ай бұрын
Thank ya!
@davidlawless858
@davidlawless858 2 жыл бұрын
Well done.thanks
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
No problem
@manuelchavez3431
@manuelchavez3431 2 жыл бұрын
Nice ride
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nswiss19751
@nswiss19751 2 жыл бұрын
Which way will lower it
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
It’s in the video. I think put a diagram up also.
@bhudson4739
@bhudson4739 2 жыл бұрын
You and I seem a similar size. I'm 6'1" and about 260. How did this adjustment do for you?! Any advice? I plan to adjust mine asap. I nearly bottomed out recently.. the last owner was about 150. Lol so it's set for a bitch at the moment!!. 🤣
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 2 жыл бұрын
I would adjust it all the way out and work your way down.
@Jeff82556
@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 This didn't answer B Hudson's question: "How did this adjustment do for you?"
@markp4967
@markp4967 3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂, or even worse, you don't want the bike to get hurt!
@rickb.5492
@rickb.5492 Жыл бұрын
Some say turning clockwise makes the ride softer and some say turning counterclockwise makes the ride softer. Even the famous "Doc" Harley contradicts himself in his video. I'm beginning to think none of you know how to do it.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
I gotta tell you, you have a point. I followed other videos and quickly realized they were doing it in the wrong direction. That’s why I put the diagrams up of the correct way to turn.
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
I also put a link to the progressive instructions.
@thomasreyes2857
@thomasreyes2857 10 ай бұрын
All the way out the ass end of the bikes going to be sticking up in the air like a skunk and ride as hard as a rock it's going to BIND UP.
@FlipandTheBlueMule
@FlipandTheBlueMule Жыл бұрын
The engineer that thought of this should be disenbouled... mine has been nothing but a problem... keeps bottoming out
@bikerboot888
@bikerboot888 Жыл бұрын
Yeah we've come along way since 1989 thank god.
@FlipandTheBlueMule
@FlipandTheBlueMule Жыл бұрын
@@bikerboot888 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸
@benjamanschaeffer273
@benjamanschaeffer273 2 жыл бұрын
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