Victory Motorcycles 2009 Hammer Owner's Manual page 99

MAINTENANCE
Rear Suspension
Inspect Rear Shock Absorber Pre-Load (Ride Height)
This procedure involves using the shock absorber preload
wrench PV-43507, a special spanner tool available from
your dealer. The tool is designed specifically for adjusting
shock spring preload on your motorcycle. Preload should
be set with accurate load conditions before riding to ensure
optimum handling, safety, and ride quality.
Have an assistant help you complete the following
procedure. Refer to illustration on page 95.
1. Set front and rear tire pressure to specification (page
119).
2. Load the motorcycle with all cargo you intend to carry.
With the motorcycle in the upright position, sit on the
operator's seat with your riding gear on. If you plan on
carrying a passenger, have them sit on the passenger
seat with their riding gear on.
3. Compress the rear suspension a few times by pushing on the seat and slowly releasing. Make sure the
suspension moves freely without binding.
4. With as much of your weight on the seat as possible, have your assistant measure the distance from the floor to
the rearmost flat section of right side frame cradle.
5. Record the measurement and compare to specification.
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Measure this distance.
See page 95.