I need to adjust the rear air shocks on a EGC. Is there a preferred method in doing so? And, is it very easy to damage these air shocks by using a small 110 air compressor?

Thanks for your help and happy new year...

 

A compressor is completely unnecessary and would destroy them. You just need a small syringe type hand pump. Just a very small volume of air is necessary to change the pressure. The pump is fairly cheap at your local dealership and if you plan on having a touring bike it is something you should have.

 

I agree - small cycle pump or similar.

I took the following info from this website a while ago:

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.

300 ML or 10.1 oz. in each shock 5 wt standard or 7.5 wt

 

Thanks FLTR08 and Oilstick, you men Know what you are talking about. I did exactly what you guys were referring too. I rode to my local dealer and purchased a Touring Suspension Air Pump. This pump works like a charm. Just like you said, if you own a touring model you need this pump.

One of our members here on this forum gave me a service manual, therefore, I have all the infor I need to make the correct adjustment.

I put the air pump to good use today and it worked beautifully. You can sure tell the differents when you have the correct air pressure in those shocks.

Thanks again, please give me the Harley wave when you pass me by..Ride Safe...

 

This is a case where I believe you just by the HD one, works great small and easy to use.
Suspension Air Pump

This pump was designed to allow safe and simple adjustment of the front and rear air suspension on Touring motorcycles. Unlike a bicycle pump or a fuel station air hose, the hand operated pump with controllable "micro bleed" valve allows precise adjustment to air volume, and the "no loss" air connector maintains shock pressure when the fitting is removed. The 4.5" swivel air hose simplifies valve stem attachment. The aluminum housing is compact, lightweight and durable, and fits easily into your bag for "on-the-road" adjustments. The high quality 0-60 psi gauge ensures accurate air pressure.

54630-03A


For use with Touring Air Suspension components.

MSRP US $46.95

I have it and it works great.

 

I did the same thing today. Went to the dealer and bought the HD pump w/ guage on it. And to think I was looking at a new Craftsman 125psi air compressor just yesterday. That would have been a disaster. There was no air, zero psi in the rear suspension.
It was a much more comfortable ride home.