Bitubo WME Rear Shock Absorbers - 331 mm / Dark Edition | HD004WME22V3

Adjustable rear shock-absorber pair for the specified Harley-Davidson applications.

Specifications

• Brand: Bitubo
• Manufacturer part number: HD004WME22V3
• Series: WME
• Length: 331 mm
• Edition: Dark Edition
• Adjustments: Spring preload, rebound damping
• Hydraulic spring-preload adjustment

Fitment and installation

• Harley-Davidson FLHTCU, 2009–2013.
• Harley-Davidson FLHTK, 2010–2013.
• For the models and years listed above. Confirm the actual motorcycle configuration and all installation clearances before ordering.

Package contents

• The WME22V3 set is supplied with one hydraulic preload adjuster.
• Two rear shock absorbers, supplied as one set.

Installation notes

• Keep the supplied mounting spacers seated. Route the single hydraulic preload adjuster behind the frame tubes, following the exact manual.
• Mount the adjuster on the left-frame bracket using the illustrated M8 mounting arrangement; follow the exact manual for component access and routing.
• Complete final upper and lower shock-mount tightening with both wheels resting on the ground, using the vehicle manufacturer’s specified torque.
• The manufacturer requires installation exclusively by a specialised workshop. Consult the exact application manual; contact a Bitubo technician if its instructions are unclear.
• Check rear-fender and belt-guard clearance and the alignment of the upper and lower shock mounts.
• A change in ride height may require a different side stand.
• Muffler end sections with a larger outside diameter than the original muffler may interfere.
• Product photographs are generic to the model and do not show the exact application. Spring dimensions and preload position vary by vehicle; supplied spacer types may vary by production batch.
• These shock absorbers contain high-pressure nitrogen. Keep them away from fire and heat, and do not pierce them. Installation and opening must be performed only by a Bitubo Technical Centre or a specialised workshop.
• Follow the application-specific instructions supplied with the shocks in preference to the general manual. If no specific fitting instructions are supplied, follow the motorcycle manufacturer’s technical manual. Use the vehicle manufacturer’s specified tightening torques and check clearance throughout suspension operation.
• Where alternative mounting spacers are supplied, select the spacers that keep both shocks parallel to each other and correctly aligned with the motorcycle.
• Check shock operation every 10,000 km and at least once a year. Have a Bitubo Technical Centre or specialised workshop overhaul the shocks every 20,000 km and at least once every two years. Check for oil traces or buildup, mounting screws and spring-adjusting ring nuts at least 3–4 times a year.
• Keep the shocks clean using water and neutral soap. Never direct a high-pressure water jet at the shock body, head or adjusters, and never use aggressive detergents.