Polaris 2015 INDIAN Scout - Manual (Page 71)

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Maintenance
Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Adjustment
Special tools are required to perform this procedure. See the
INDIAN Service Manual or your authorized INDIAN dealer.
WARNING! Uneven adjustment may cause poor handling of the
motorcycle, which could result in an accident. Always adjust both the
left and right shock preload equally, or have your dealer perform the
adjustments.
1. Verify that tire pressure is at specification. See page 81.
2. Rest the motorcycle on the sidestand.
3. Loosen the lock nut by turning it counter-clockwise (as
viewed from the top of shock) with the spanner wrench.
The upper spanner nut on the shock is the lock nut. The
lower spanner nut is the adjuster nut.
4. Spray a light lubricant on the adjuster nut where it
contacts the spring. DO NOT allow spray to contact the
drive belt.
5. Adjust shock preload by rotating the adjuster nut
clockwise (as viewed from the top of shock) to
INCREASE preload (firm) or counter-clockwise to
DECREASE preload (softer).
6. Recheck the preload measurement after adjusting.
7. Tighten the lock nut securely against the adjuster nut.
Lock
Nut
Adjuster
Nut
Increase Preload
(more firm)
Decrease Preload
(softer)