Many Harley-Davidson motorcycles are turned into choppers. Choppers are modified motorcycles that make the bike look lower or longer. These motorcycles were very popular in the 1970s and 1980s. However, many people today still lower the rear of their Harley Ultra Classic motorcycle to give it an aggressive, lowered stance.
Instructions
1. Mount the rear of the Ultra Classic off the ground with a jack stand, motorcycle table or lift.
2. Remove the Allen bolt that secures the rear brake caliper to the Ultra Classic's frame.
3. Loosen the axle nut on the left and right sides of the swing arm with a box-end wrench.
4. Turn the drive belt adjusters out to loosen tension on the drive belt.
5. Remove the axle nuts and drive the axle out of the rear wheel with a rubber mallet.
6. Pull the belt off of the rear wheel pulley and pull the wheel out of the swing arm.
7. Remove the bolts that secure both shocks to the upper frame with the box-end wrench.
8. Remove the bolts that secure both shocks to the swing arm with the box-end wrench. Pull both shocks free of the frame and swing arm.
9. Place both lowering shocks into the frame and swing arm.
10. Attach the upper and lower bolts that secure the shocks to the frame and swing arm with the box-end wrench.
11. Remount the wheel onto the swing arm, place the belt over the rear wheel pulley and drive the axle back into the rear wheel. Thread the axle nuts onto the axles.
12. Turn the belt adjusters in to tighten the belt then tighten the axle nuts.
13. Place the caliper onto the brake rotor and secure it to the Ultra Classic's frame with the Allen wrench.
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