The spacers between the bolts that hold

[BubbleHead]

the eyes of the softail hidden shocks to the frame. My spacers can be turned by hand even though the bolts that hold them seem to be tight. Are they supposed to be free turning or are my bolts looser than I think? ( I know, I know ) Just want to be sure on this before I make that long ride on the 12th of April. Just seems strange that I can trurn them with my fingers freely. I haven't noticed any vibration or unnornal suspension symptoms. Any ideas on this?

 

[Fibersnake]

Damn that is a good question. Hopefully someone can chime in here, but I will ask the folks at Full House on Monday if no ones knows for sure.

 

[Gas Man]

You mean these plastic spacers?

The ones on the outside of the shocks...

Yes they will be loose.... I noticed it on mine when I put them in.

 

[BubbleHead]

Thanks Gas, you bet , they the ones. Had me a tiny bit worried. Just seemed strange.

 

[BubbleHead]

FS thanks for the usual generousity , I can always count on you as well. Seems Gas hit it right on the head

 

[Gas Man]

BBD... even a broken clock will be correct at least twice a day!

 

[BubbleHead]

I was cleaning and polishing the bottom of my engine and frame today and that's when I noticed them. Can't have any dirt/residue on the bottom as wella s the top now can I?

 

[BubbleHead]

You got a point there Gas

 

[Chopper Dave]

BBD... even a broken clock will be correct at least twice a day!

even a koo-koo clock!:roll:

 

[BubbleHead]

Gas , sometimes your way to humble my man

 

[BubbleHead]

CD I can tell how close you and Gas are. Spoken like a true friend

 

[Chopper Dave]

CD I can tell how close you and Gas are. Spoken like a true friend

Yep...Gas is a original Baller!!:roll:

no...seriously....Gas is one of the most generous people you will ever come across......he will help anyone out....even if they are a carrot snapper!:up: :lol:

 

[N8KAM]

Just for the record.. The same spacers on my Air ride suspension can be turned by hand.

 

[BubbleHead]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: I'm sure that's true about him but I not sure about the carrot snapper thing though:roll: :roll:

 

[BubbleHead]

Thanks Sul and N8 , good info. I'm still learning about all the little things on my dog. Much appreciated

 

[BubbleHead]

Can't do Laconia. Slave camp schedule won't allow it, damn it! Would love to go though.

 

[Gas Man]

Gas , sometimes your way to humble my man

BBD... if that is the worse thing somebody says about me... I'll be doing good. My grandmother, bless her heart for she's no longer with us, always taught me to be thank full for what you have, to never take it for granted and to be humble for God has blessed you with. I may know a few things but as long as I keep my POV that there is more to know... I will get farther in life.

And yeah.. Dave and I talk probably daily. The koo koo clock is a inside joke... well anybody that talks to me on the phone when I'm at home will know. My wife and I have a few old clocks... the koo koo is from germany in the 50s and I have my great grandfathers clock in another room...

Thanks Dave... I do try.

 

[Gas Man]

the shocks got to be able to pivot or it'll bind from the movement of the swingarm. that is the reason for the shoulder bolts that hold the shocks. the shoulder of the bolt bottoms before the shock.

That makes perfect sense to me! Thanks for the POV/info.

 

[BubbleHead]

Hey Gas, have you ever adjusted the travel on the shocks/ If you do adjust them from the factory setting, can you get an even better ride than the stock setting? I only ride solo.

 

[Gas Man]

That makes perfect sense to me! Thanks for the POV/info.

Here's what Sul is saying... see they pivit