Preload Instructions

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

1. Tools needed: 3/4”, 7/16”, & 9/16” sockets or wrenches & a torque wrench.
   
2. Loosen the (8) 1/2” U-bolt nuts, and (2) 3/8” suspension lock nuts.
   
3. Remove the 1/2” Short Shock Tower Bolts, nuts, washers, spacers completely from top of shock and shock tower. (Make sure that motorcycle rear air shocks are at 80% capacity. Normal tire pressure on both motorcycle tires.)
   
4. Roll motorcycle rear tire onto 1/4”, 1/2”, or 3/4" preload plate.
   (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 (8) U-bolts to 35 foot lbs. (A torque wrench is needed) Then, tighten completely the (2) suspension lock nuts. Reinstall short shock tower bolts, washers, nuts, & spacers (as shown in picture) and tighten completely.
   
6. Only 20 PSI on Voyager tires.
   
7. Now you are ready to ride again!

What Pre-load To Use

HONDA MOTORCYCLES: 250cc to 600cc should not require preload 700cc to 800cc should not require preload. Preload would be required if the riders weight is over 150 lbs. Use 1/4" preload. 900cc to 1800cc cruiser motorcycles will use 1/4" preload. Goldwings all require 1/2" preload. HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES: Road King and Road Glid Sportster 883cc & 900cc should not require preload. Preload would be required if the riders weight is over 150 lbs. Use 1/4" preload. Sportster 1000cc to 1200cc use 1/4" preload. All Dyna's use 1/4" preload. All Softails use 1/4" preload. All Dresser models including e require 1/2" preload. KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES: 500cc to 1100cc use 1/4" preload. 1200cc to 1500cc use 1/2" preload. YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES: 535cc to 750cc should not require preload. Preload would be required if the riders weight is over 150 lbs. Use 1/4" preload. 920cc to 1600cc use 1/2" preload. SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES: 650cc should not require preload. 800cc use 1/4" preload. 1400cc to 1500cc use 1/2" preload. POLARIS VICTORY MOTORCYCLES: Use 1/2" preload. MOTO GUZZI MOTORCYCLES: 1000cc to 1100cc use 1/4" preload. BMW MOTORCYCLES: 1100cc use 1/4" preload. 1200cc use 1/2" preload. INDIAN MOTORCYCLES: Use 1/4" preload.