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2019 Indian Rider’s Manual (9929709 R01) > Maintenance Chapter
IMPORTANT |
The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains
warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully
understand
before safely riding or performing maintenance
on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's
Manual.
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Rear Shock Preload (Ride
Height) Inspection
Periodically inspect
rear shock preload. For the most comfortable ride and proper ground
clearance, adjust preload if ride
height is out of specification.
- Verify that tire
pressure is at specification. See Tire
Pressure.
- Secure the motorcycle
in an upright position by clamping the front wheel in a wheel vise.
- Remove the right-hand
saddlebag (if equipped).
- Apply a strip of
tape to the rear fender directly over the center of the
rear axle.
- Using a suitable
lift, raise the motorcycle until the rear shock is completely extended.
- Measure the distance (in millimeters) from the center of the rear axle to the bottom of the tape. Record
the results as measurement M1.
- Lower the motorcycle
and remove the lift.
- Load the motorcycle
with all intended cargo. Wearing your riding gear, bring the motorcycle
to the upright position and sit
on the operator's seat. If you plan to carry
a passenger, have the passenger (with riding gear) sit on the passenger
seat.
- Have an assistant
measure in the same location. Record the results as measurement M2.
- Subtract measurement
M2 from M1. The result is the measured rider sag. (M1-M2=Sag). Adjust
preload as needed.
Recommended Suspension Sag |
CHIEF MODELS |
35mm |
1.375 in. (1 3/8) |
SPRINGFIELD MODELS |
45mm |
1.75 in. (1 3/4) |
CHIEFTAIN MODELS |
45mm |
1.75 in. (1 3/4) |
ROADMASTER MODELS |
45mm |
1.75 in. (1 3/4) |