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Rear suspension set up advice. 2 up?

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Old 03-29-2012, 07:37 PM
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Default Rear suspension set up advice. 2 up?

I need some suggestions on what to set up my suspension on my 2005 road king custom. Am planning a day trip with a passenger. I weight 205lbs and she weight 160lbs. (Before the **** talking starts she is 5 '10'.) I usually keep it set at 6 psi for myself. I am just not sure where to start the psi for 2 up? Thanks guys.
 
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25psi
 
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25psi
Yup, what he said!
 
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25psi should work. 28psi has been working well for me, my GF is 160ish (also tall at 5'11") and I'm 235, no bottoming and a pretty good ride. I would think you'd be happier running more than 6psi for solo.
 
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I have a road king custom. It has a one inch lower shock that the regular rk shocks. I think the max psi allowed for that shock is 25 psi.
 
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