How to Replace Harley Shocks

Changing the shocks on your Harley is not difficult.

The shocks on a Harley are located on the rear of the frame and the fork area at the front of the frame where the front wheel is secured. The shocks are commonly concealed by saddle bags or the exhaust but not on all Harley models. Removing and replacing the shocks is not difficult, but depending on what Harley model you own, you may have to remove a few components from around the shocks.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Motorcycle lift
• Box wrench set
• Rubber hammer
• Replacement shocks

1. • 1

     Raise your Harley off the ground with a motorcycle lift. Remove any bolted on components from the frame with the box wrench set.

   • 2

     Use a box wrench to remove the axle nut. Tap out the axle stem with a hammer. Pull the rear wheel off of the frame.

   • 3

     Remove the nuts and bolts that secure the shocks to the upper frame and the rear axle with the box wrench. Pull the shocks off of the frame.

   • 4

     Place the new shocks onto the frame. Replace and tighten the bolts with the wrench to secure the new shocks onto the frame. Replace the rear wheel and Harley components to the frame the opposite way that you removed them then lower the bike to the ground.