Air Shock Question
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Air Shock Question
I figure I'd ask here since you guys with Touring bikes will likely know. In doing some research, I'm finding it extremely difficult to find specs and other related info on some shocks, in particular P/N 54635-09. The dealer has no specs on this shock and say they have no access. I know it's for an 09 and later Touring, FLHX- FLTRX etc. Two questions I have are, what is the length of this shock eye to eye and if the air fitting has been removed and then caped, wouldn't that relieve the air in the shock before being caped? If it does relieve the air, wouldn't the strut compress and the length eye to eye change?
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I know there was a frame change in 09 but these shocks pretty much stay the same with exceptions of them being better than previous ones and holding more air. Another question I have is, are the Low Profile shocks all pretty much 12" eye to eye? Or is there a change with them too. It's my understanding regular ones are between 13-13.5 inches. Can you guys please school me.
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the air pressure affects the "rebound" the valving , not the standing height of the shock.
these shocks are installed like the 13's with air lines- the same lines swap over easily.
generally referred to as 12"- I think actually 12.25".- so .75" drop from the 13" which has 3" travel.
the valving was changed going into 09 for a more "comfortable ride" as the drop is all in the travel ( total travel 2.25")
the mounts etc stay the same so any shock will interchange from 12 to early 80's.
I run them on my 09 EG Classic in town, tour pak off- 225 lbs or so with gear and 7 pounds pressure works for me. with tour pak on or passaenger I go maybe 12 pounds. ( paid $125 for take offs from anther rider, new about $230 from an online discount dealer
You can't see much from this angle but this is with the low shocks
when touring, the thick seat, tall windscreen, tourpak on, I put the stock shocks back on- takes 20 minutes incl. coffee
JJ has a pair for sale right now:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ir-shocks.html
Mike
these shocks are installed like the 13's with air lines- the same lines swap over easily.
generally referred to as 12"- I think actually 12.25".- so .75" drop from the 13" which has 3" travel.
the valving was changed going into 09 for a more "comfortable ride" as the drop is all in the travel ( total travel 2.25")
the mounts etc stay the same so any shock will interchange from 12 to early 80's.
I run them on my 09 EG Classic in town, tour pak off- 225 lbs or so with gear and 7 pounds pressure works for me. with tour pak on or passaenger I go maybe 12 pounds. ( paid $125 for take offs from anther rider, new about $230 from an online discount dealer
You can't see much from this angle but this is with the low shocks
when touring, the thick seat, tall windscreen, tourpak on, I put the stock shocks back on- takes 20 minutes incl. coffee
JJ has a pair for sale right now:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ir-shocks.html
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; 12-17-2011 at 04:14 AM.
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12.25"
eye to eye
these are often called "12's" but in fact they are 12.25"
standing height generally refers to height with weight on it ( like a bike and rider)---standing height is much the same as unladen height.
capped? don't understand- like the 13's these use air lines to change pressure which affect dampening and rebound- to compensate for laden weight such as passenger camping gear, luggage.
If the air pressure changes height at all it is minimal.
as described above, I run these on my 09.
are you trying to figure out a custom application?
Mike
eye to eye
these are often called "12's" but in fact they are 12.25"
standing height generally refers to height with weight on it ( like a bike and rider)---standing height is much the same as unladen height.
capped? don't understand- like the 13's these use air lines to change pressure which affect dampening and rebound- to compensate for laden weight such as passenger camping gear, luggage.
If the air pressure changes height at all it is minimal.
as described above, I run these on my 09.
are you trying to figure out a custom application?
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; 12-17-2011 at 04:02 AM.