Touring air shocks installed w/pictures
#11
12-18-2011, 11:57 AM
Thanks for the headsup, I never thought of that, was going to use a compressor to charge them, thanks for stopping me lol 
. Either way is easy to fill air, I like to hide the valves if I could. Do you think I can use air from gas station? Pressure shouldn't be that high anyway.
. Either way is easy to fill air, I like to hide the valves if I could. Do you think I can use air from gas station? Pressure shouldn't be that high anyway.NO!............any air compressor is a very very bad idea as they will have at least 90PSI and the shocks are only rated for a maximum of 60psi, running pressure will be much lower. Plus you will need accuracy to get both sides equal. You can find a shock pump at a bicycle shop but the one from HD is pretty nice, it costs more but is accurate and has a bleeder button. I don't know what TD wants for them but they have them at Mt Baker (b/ham) for $50
#12
12-18-2011, 12:09 PM
#13
12-18-2011, 12:15 PM
#14
12-18-2011, 12:36 PM
#15
12-18-2011, 12:44 PM
Stellar HDF Member
I've been using a air compressor with no issues.
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
More info here: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...eferrerid=9012
#16
12-18-2011, 01:15 PM
#17
12-18-2011, 01:19 PM
Road Master
#18
12-18-2011, 01:20 PM
I wouldn't take a chance blowing the shocks either, I do have a bicycle pump that I can use. I am just curious if I can adjust the pressure on the road, in case I meet a 200+lbs BBW on the street, you never know Lmfao!
#19
12-18-2011, 01:33 PM
Here is the info I copied from WS6 Formula PM, very helpful. I was going to get them from Zanotti's $220 cheapest but they don't accept Canadian credit cards, I end up getting them from Latus, $279 free shipping to my WA mailbox. P/N 54631-02B for 07 and up model, they do list a number for pre-07 not sure if any difference.
There 12" Street Glide air shocks, I'm still happy with them, info below:
Originally Posted by WS6 Formula
Originally Posted by 128auto
Hey, I like your Dyna color, one of my fav, how do you like the rear air shocks? I am thinking to get some, 12.5 or 13? They look great on your bike.
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
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
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.)
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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
More info here: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...eferrerid=9012
#20
12-18-2011, 02:52 PM
Here is the info I copied from WS6 Formula PM, very helpful. I was going to get them from Zanotti's $220 cheapest but they don't accept Canadian credit cards, I end up getting them from Latus, $279 free shipping to my WA mailbox. P/N 54631-02B for 07 and up model, they do list a number for pre-07 not sure if any difference.
You should have gotten the 2009+ version for the same price, those can handle up to 60psi whereas the ones you have are maximum 50psi - mind you that is still a lot of pressure even with the BBW your picking up on E. Hastings .