How do you soften Softail shocks?
Turn the shock adjuster plates inward — clockwise — away from the jam nut to lower the spring pre-load and smooth out the ride for lighter loads. Make sure you turn the shock adjuster plates an equal number of turns for each shock. Tighten the jam nut on each shock absorber in a clockwise direction.
How does Harley Softail suspension work?
The Softail® has rear wheel suspension hidden away under body panels held in place with a swingarm. They’re soft on your tail, hence the name. Models produced between 1984 and 2017 have shock absorbers along the bike’s axis. On 2018 and later bikes, the shocks are under the seat.
What is a Softail lowering kit?
Harley Softail Lowering Kits Raise your Softail’s coolness factor by lowering your suspension. J&P has Harley-Davidson Softail lowering kits that bring your bike closer to the ground for a lower center of gravity, and easier contact with your feet on the pavement when you stop at a light.
How can I lower my M8 Softail without replacing the shock?
Lower your M8 Softail up to 1-3/8″ with this Lowering kit from Muller. Fits: 2018-2020 Harley FXLR/FLSL/FXBB Simple and easy way of lowering the rear of the bike without replacing the shock Made from stainless steel and billet aluminum Lowers bike… Lower your M8 Softail up to 1-3/8″ with this Lowering kit from Muller.
What is the Muller lowering tool?
This tool was specifically designed to help you install the Muller Lowering Kit your 2018-Up Softail. Fits: 2018-Up Softail Models Aluminum, Stainless Steel Construction Simplifies installation of shock lowering kit on 2018-Up Softail… Fork Seal kit for 49mm Harley models.
What kind of shock do you use on a progressive Softail?
Monotube shock for high performance on the new 2018 Softail models. Progressive’s 465 Series Shock with Remote Adjustable Preload (RAP) features a remote hydraulic adjuster to make it even easier to fine-tune your suspension. Heavy-Duty Application is… Monotube shock for high performance on the new M8 Softail models.