Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 101)

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Maintenance
Rear Shock Preload (Ride Height) Adjustment
Applies to: CHIEF/DARK HORSE
1. Park the motorcycle with the sidestand down on a firm, level
surface. Remove all riders and cargo.
2. Remove the seat. See page 117.
Tip: Using the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE spanner wrench PV-46993 will make
rear suspension adjustment significantly easier.
3. 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 counter-clockwise (as viewed from the top of shock) with the
spanner wrench.
4. Spray a light lubricant on the adjuster nut where it contacts the
spring.
5. Adjust shock preload by rotating the adjuster 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.
8. Reinstall the seat.
Increase
Preload
(more firm)
Decrease Preload (softer)
Adjuster Nut (lower)
Lock Nut (upper)