Indian Motorcycle Indian Scout, Rider'S Manual

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Maintenance
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.
1. Verify that tire pressure is at specification. See page 81.
2. 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.
3. Measure shock preload from upper mount bolt center to
lower mount bolt center (eye-to-eye). Perform this
measurement on both shocks.
4. Ride height should be 282 mm on both shocks. If the
measurement differs, adjust the preload. See page 69.
Ride Height
Measurement
282 mm