Preload double shock suspension

On Voyagers with the shocks on the inside of the rear mud guard, remove the mud guard.
On Voyagers with the shocks to the outside of the rear mud guard, removal of mud guard is not necessary.
RE-PRELOAD INSTRUCTIONS

2. Loosen the (8) 1/2” U-bolt nuts. (If you have the 
3. Remove the 1/2” Short Shock Tower Bolts, nuts, washers, spacers completely from top of shock and shock tower.
4. Roll motorcycle rear tire onto 1/4”, 1/2”, or 3/4” preload plate. (See pg. 15 of manual or What preload should I use? click here ) (Preload plate can be wood, metal, or plastic.)
(Make sure motorcycle is in first gear when tire is on top of preload plate.)
The more preload the less lean you will have with the motorcycle inside the Voyager Kit.
5. Now tighten the (8) U-bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (torque wrench is needed) (If you have the
old style suspension lock bar you will, also, need to tighten the (2) 3/8” lock nuts.)
Reinstall short shock tower bolts, washers, nuts, & spacers (as shown in picture) and
tighten completely.
6. Now you are ready to ride again
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