Victory Motorcycles Hammer 8-BALL 2010, User Manual

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Maintenance
Rear Suspension
Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Adjustment
7. The upper spanner nut on the shock is the lock nut. The
lower spanner nut is the adjuster nut. Loosen the lock
nut by turning it counterclockwise (as viewed from the
top of shock) with the spanner wrench.
8. Spray a light lubricant on the adjuster nut where it
contacts the spring. DO NOT allow spray to contact the
drive belt.
9. Adjust shock preload by rotating the adjuster nut
clockwise (as viewed from the top of shock) to
INCREASE preload (firm) or counterclockwise to
DECREASE preload (softer).
10. Recheck the preload measurement after adjusting.
11. Tighten the lock nut securely against the adjuster nut.
12. Reinstall the fuse box bracket and tighten the bolts
securely.
13. Reinstall the fuse box and right side cover.
Increase
Preload
(more firm)
Decrease
Preload
(softer)
Adjuster
Nut
(lower)
Lock Nut
(upper)