2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Owner's Manual (Page 38 of 147)

2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle Owner's Manual
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Model: 2012 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle
Pages: 147
File size: 3 MB

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Use the adjustment setting numbers as a reference for equal adjustment of shock absorbers on
both the right and left side of the motorcycle.
Adjustment
Adjust both shock absorbers equally. Improper adjustment
can adversely affect stability and handling, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00036b)
Do not turn the shock absorber adjustment collar
clockwise beyond adjustment setting 5. Doing so may
result in equipment damage. (00166b)
1. See Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment: VRSCF Model. Place a SPANNER WRENCH
94448 82B around the lower collar of the shock absorber.
2. Refer to Recommended Preload. To adjust the rear shock absorber spring preload, turn
the spring adjusting cam to the desired position. When returning to off cam position, cams
should be backed off in opposite direction.
a. Turn the collar clockwise (toward higher numbers) to increase the preload.
b. Turn the collar counterclockwise to decrease the preload.
Recommended Preload
LOAD* POSITION**
Less than 165 lbs 75 kg 1
165 195 lbs 75 89 kg 2
195 225 lbs 89 102 kg 3
225 255 lbs 102 116 kg 4
255 lbs 116 kg to maximum added weight
allowed (refer to Weights)
5
* Load includes total weight of rider, passenger,
accessories and cargo.
** See Shock Preload Cam Positions for preload
positions.


General
Year 2012
Make Harley-Davidson
Model V-Rod Muscle
Language English
Pages 147
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 3 MB

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