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Old 01-04-2011, 11:19 PM
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you need the air pump hand one or u will blow the shocks out harley sells them 45 jp cycle think 40
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6 Formula
Here's some more information on the air shocks below. The chrome shocks that I ordered above in my previous post had a couple of problems.

One problem is mentioned above. I used individual Schrader valves, which brought my attention to another problem, one of the shocks will not take any air, almost seems like the port in the head of the shock was not drilled all the way through.

So if your using the Harley set up with the single Schrader valve splitting off to both shocks, chances are you wouldn't notice the decreased air capacity of one shock not taken any air.


Recommended air pressures
0-10 lbs for a 150-lb to 200-lb rider.
5-15 lbs for a 200-lb to 250-lb rider.
20-25 lbs for a rider with passenger.
FL air preload rear suspension range is 0-35 lbs of pressure.
FLHRS and FLXH low-profile shocks are 0-50 lbs max.


Harley Davidson, air valve, and hose set up
(One Schrader valve that splits off to both shocks)
54536-02A air shock valve / hose
54320-97 push-in hose fittings (order two, one for each shock)


Individual Schrader Valves
Milton Industries (MILS684) Tank Air Valve
http://www.tooltopia.com/milton-s684.aspx


NAPA part # NTH 90294 (90-294)
http://napaonline.com/Search/Detail....294_0006476757


NAPA part # NTH 90290 (90-290)
http://napaonline.com/Search/Detail....290_0215254349



Originally Posted by WS6 Formula
Look up part numbers from the first three links below, then order from Zanotti's or Chicago Harley Davidson. (Zanotti's and Chicago Harley Davidson give at least 20% off parts and accessories including aftermarket parts.)

Original Part Numbers (Parts that originally came on your bike):
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....m_oem/hdmc.asp
Find your year, model, part, then put a 1 in the qty box of the item or items that you want the part number of, then click on "add items to parts list", then click on "send to cart" to get the part number.


Genuine Motor Accessories Part Numbers (chrome, etc.):
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US


Motor Clothes Merchandise Part Numbers (jackets, boots, etc.):
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/m...bmLocale=en_US

Add /_ _ _ _ for size of an article of clothing after the part number when doing a search on Zanotti's or Chicago Harley Davidson's website's?

small........................./000S
medium..................../000M
large........................./000L
xlarge......................./002L
xxlarge...................../022L

000's are zero's not letters


Zanotti's:
https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html

Chicago Harley Davidson:

http://www.chicagoharley.com/shop/advanced_search.php

Originally Posted by WS6 Formula
I did the same but used the shorter Street Glide shocks. Much smoother ride, really takes out the road chop. I use a air compressor with a regulator set at 40 psi to fill them, then use a pressure gauge with a bleed off valve and bleed them down to 10 psi. Only modification to make them fit is to trim the rubber boot where it attaches to the shock so that it doesn't interfere with the belt guard, might be better just to shim the shocks out about a 1/4".

More info here: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...eferrerid=9012

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Old 01-05-2011, 03:55 PM
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Thanks alot guys you have been a big help on this
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 05:51 PM
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i used a football pump on mine, worked awesome... do not use a compressor unelss you can turn down the regulator big time... i blew out a set in the past... on a road trip.... with the wife on the back... made for a horrible 5 hours home
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 08:57 PM
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Do the air shocks provide a better ride than the OEM Harley coil-over shocks?
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:26 PM
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I have heard they do but i havent gotten mine on yet. they are supposed to be here either friday or monday
 
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They're a better ride for comfort but not performance............ some might disagree but I doubt it
 
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Old 01-06-2011, 12:14 AM
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I think they are most definitely a better ride even riding solo with enough pressure ((20ish) for 2 up the ride is still decent and I have yet to have them do anything bad handling wise.
 
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