In my 04 RK custom I run about 10 pounds when I ride by myself. I am at 230 pounds and that gives me a nice comfortable ride. If the wife is with me I usually run about 18 to 20 pounds. Anything more then that and a bump in the road will give me a pretty good jolt.

Jim

 

I run 20 when riding 2 up on my '08. Can't imagine running more than that.

 

09 EGS I run 35psi. Total load of me, my gear, and tools is about 260lbs.

 

I run 30 or so solo and 40 with the wife. I have not noticed any loss of pressure.

 

with my streetglide, i used what was recommended in the owners manual. between 5 and 10 psi. hit some potholes, and found out from other sg owners that 20 psi for my 200# of bodyweight would be right. this was great. i run it at 20 now. the streetglides have a shorter shock and need more air than the longer roadglide and electraglides. no longer does the suspension bottom out. i hope this helps. check with other riders who are riding a similar bike as yours is the best suggestion i can give.

 

I run 40 psi in my RG shocks

 

I run about 15 for solo in my 07 RK Custom.

 

Changed the oil in them yesterday and have them at 14 psi riding 2-up. A couple of roads that we ride have some dips that would normally bottom the shocks out with 20 psi. Today no bottoming, no jolt, just cruised right on thru. '08 RG

 

I keep the pressure at about 7 lbs if I'm the only one riding. Two up, I take it to 17 lbs.

The bikes an 05 and never had a leak. Looks like you got a defect.

 

45psi works for me, stiff with good ground clearance when solo and comfy when two up. i'm 220, she's 125.