Air Pressure in Shocks???
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
Another option is to replece the crappy HD air shocks with either Works or Progressive 440 shocks. Either of these will dramatically improve the ride quality & are easily adjustable by hand with no tools required.
I replaced the stock shocks on my 04 RK Custom when it was one week old(I used 12" standard spring Progressive 440's)& sold the stock shocks on ebay for over $200, if I bought a new dresser tomorrow I would replace the shocks right off.
~John
I replaced the stock shocks on my 04 RK Custom when it was one week old(I used 12" standard spring Progressive 440's)& sold the stock shocks on ebay for over $200, if I bought a new dresser tomorrow I would replace the shocks right off.
~John
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
ORIGINAL: Stash
I have been trying to purchase an inexpensive air pump to regulate the pressure in my shocks. The Harley pump is $39.95 and has a 0-60psi measurement. I have seen others that are less money, but only have a 0-30 psi gauge. I looked in my manual, but could find no recommended air adjustments. I have never adjusted mine and never checked to see how much air I'm running. How much air is needed for average two-up running? Do I need to adjust for a trip where I'm carrying extra weight. How often are you guy's adjusting air pressure? Do I need a pump? Any recommendations?
I have been trying to purchase an inexpensive air pump to regulate the pressure in my shocks. The Harley pump is $39.95 and has a 0-60psi measurement. I have seen others that are less money, but only have a 0-30 psi gauge. I looked in my manual, but could find no recommended air adjustments. I have never adjusted mine and never checked to see how much air I'm running. How much air is needed for average two-up running? Do I need to adjust for a trip where I'm carrying extra weight. How often are you guy's adjusting air pressure? Do I need a pump? Any recommendations?
Solo, up to 150 lbs.: 0
Solo, 150-200 lbs.: 0-10
Solo, 200-250 lbs.: 5-15
2-up, passenger up to 150 lbs.: 10-15
2-up, passenger up to 200 lbs.: 20-25
Since you likely will never use pressures >30 psi, it would seem the 0-60 range is overkill. I have a Progressive pump I've had for 10 years, and is very similar to the HD model. It also cost $40 even back then, but it was about the only one available, as HD didn't offer one.
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
ORIGINAL: bluesgub
I run 10lbs. single, 18 double. Get the HD Pump. It's well made, has a built in gauge, designed for the application, and fits into your tool pouch. Designed for low pressure, low volume applications. Gas station pressure pumps are for high pressure.
I run 10lbs. single, 18 double. Get the HD Pump. It's well made, has a built in gauge, designed for the application, and fits into your tool pouch. Designed for low pressure, low volume applications. Gas station pressure pumps are for high pressure.
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
ORIGINAL: Sreynold1
No yu do not need to remove the hard bag. You do have to open the lid to gain access.
No yu do not need to remove the hard bag. You do have to open the lid to gain access.
My '07 Ultra runs at 25lbs single up and 35lbs in 2-up full weight mode! Per manual (btw, we ain't no lightweights)
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
In addition to all the good advice listed above, I would add that it depends on the kind of riding you are doing. When we (wife and I) are on the highway with loaded saddlebags, full tour pac, and extra bag on the carrier, we are adjusted for comfort -- about 20 lbs. air. Good ride, nice and smooth over the expansion joints and all the road imperfections. But when we get to the twisties and offload the luggage, I stiffen up the shocks for better response, less wallow in the corners, and quicker response on the overall handling of the bike.
Solo I ride with about 5-10 lbs. of air -- and I'm right at 200 lbs. Good overall setting....
Hope that helps!
Solo I ride with about 5-10 lbs. of air -- and I'm right at 200 lbs. Good overall setting....
Hope that helps!