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2019 Indian Rider’s Manual (9929709 R01) > Maintenance Chapter
| IMPORTANT |
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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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Shock Air Pressure (Ride
Height) Adjustment
Applies to: SPRINGFIELD/CHIEFTAIN
MODELS/ROADMASTER
- Park the motorcycle
with the sidestand down on a firm, level surface. Remove all riders
and cargo.
- Remove the left side
cover. Remove the cap from the air fitting
.
- Determine the recommended
rear shock air pressure. Refer to the label located on the inside
of the left side cover.
- Install the hose
fitting of the recommended gauge securely onto the air fitting. Read
the air pressure on the gauge.
- To reduce air pressure, push the
bleed button on the gauge. Bleed pressure in small amounts until the
desired pressure is attained.
- To increase pressure, pump the handle
until pressure increases to the desired amount.
| caution |
| DO NOT exceed 150 PSI (1034 kPa) in the shock. |
- Remove the hose from
the air fitting and reinstall the cap.
| TIP |
| Expect to lose up to 5 PSI (34 kPa) with each pressure check. |
- Repeat the preload
inspection to verify proper preload. See Rear
Shock Preload (Ride Height) Inspection.
