Suspension Question? I think...

[Bud White]

been lowered then i would say as ride height is listed as 5.12 by the specs i found


Manufacturer (Make) Harley-Davidson
Model Name FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic
Year 2004
Category(class) Cruiser / Chopper / Custom
Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement) 1449 ccm (88.42 cubic inches)
Engine Type V-type, 2 cylinders
Bore x Stroke Ø95.3 mm x 101.6 mm (Ø3.75 inches x 4 inches)
Bore/Stroke Ratio 0.94
Stroke 4
Valves per Cylinder 2
Timing System DOHC
Fuel System(Carburetion) Injection
Cooling System Air

Powertrain

Gearbox 5 speed
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brakes Diameter Ø292 mm (Ø11.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Diameter Ø292 mm (Ø11.5 inches)
Front Tire 90/90-16
Rear Tire 150/80-16

Dimensions

Overall Length 2391 mm (94.13 inches)
Seat Height 648 mm (25.51 inches)
Fork Angle (Rake) 32° degrees
Wheelbase 1630 mm (64.17 inches)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (5.12 inches)
Dry Weight 322 kg (710 lb)
Fuel Capacity 18.9 litres (4.99 gallons)

Performance


Max Torque 102.00 Nm (75 ft*lbs) at 3500 RPM

 

[ghostrider69]

Well, I guess my bike has been lowered. Hopfully the dealer can adjust it for me tomorrow.

How can I tell how they lowered it?

 

[glider]

How can I tell how they lowered it?

Measure the exposed fork tube and compare to another bike the same as yours. Usually it's obvious by the 1" shorter tube just looking at it.

 

[ghostrider69]

Measure the exposed fork tube and compare to another bike the same as yours. Usually it's obvious by the 1" shorter tube just looking at it.

Ok, dumb question, when you say fork tube. Are you talking about the front forks?

 

[glider]

Yep, the rear is called a swing arm.

 

[ghostrider69]

Yep, the rear is called a swing arm.

Well I measured from the ground to the frame and it was only 3.75" instead of 5.1". So I guess it was lowered somehow. Just not sure how. I hope it is adjustable and an easy fix.

 

[glider]

Dumb question here, was the bike on the stand? :s

The lowering is done inside the forks and is reversible usually with the right parts.

 

[Bud White]

cant you also change the shock adjusters and lower it that way

 

[glider]

I think ghostrider is looking to raise it back up again???

 

[Bud White]

I think ghostrider is looking to raise it back up again???

Right he probley will be but the backend had to be lower to so wouldnt that be with the bolts at the shocks ?