Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Inspection

Content Source: 2019 Indian Scout Bobber Owner’s Manual (9929713 R04) > Maintenance Chapter

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Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Inspection

Periodically measure rear shock preload. Have an assistant help with this procedure.

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.

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.

WARNING

Do not carry a passenger unless the motorcycle is equipped with passenger seat and passenger footrests.

Measure shock preload from upper mount bolt center to lower mount bolt center (eye-to-eye) . Perform this measurement on both shocks.
Ride height should be 275 mm on both shocks. If the measurement differs, adjust the preload. See the Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Adjustment section for details.