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Nov 10th, 2007, 01:28 PM
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#1 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 24 Model: 1998 Dyna & 1997 Heritage Springer Interests: bikes, music Occupation: College Professor
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Hi,
I was wonering if anyonw could tell me if there is anything special I should know about changing out the shocks on my 1981 Sportster (XLH). Outside of gettign the back tire up off the floor and unbolting the old shocks and bolting on the new ones, is there any trick to this? Any instruction you can give me would be appreciated.
Doc | 
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Nov 10th, 2007, 01:40 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,262 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| When I did my Dyna, I had blocks under the frame to get it off the ground. Then I just unbolted the shocks and held up the rear tire with one hand and unbolted the shock with the other. It was pretty easy to do overall. You can also use a piece of wood or something to pry the tire back up when you are ready to re-install, depending on how far the tire drops when the shock is unbolted. | |
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Nov 10th, 2007, 04:18 PM
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#3 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
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| nothing special to look for, but i have done it one shock at a time....dont have to fight the wheel/swingarm assy. have fun!!  | |
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Nov 10th, 2007, 09:29 PM
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#4 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 24 Model: 1998 Dyna & 1997 Heritage Springer Interests: bikes, music Occupation: College Professor
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Thanks for the information; it verifies what I suspected. I will let you know how things come out.
Doc | |
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Nov 12th, 2007, 05:47 AM
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#5 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,421 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| I do as Chuck say's One at a time way easy that way work smart not harder  | |
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Nov 12th, 2007, 07:21 AM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,779
| Done it both ways,
One at a time is easier. JMO | |
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