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?

 

Get the quality HD pump...15+ for 2-up!

 

Besides, If ya'll pick up a big ol' gal, you could run out of air.

 

i bought the HD pump and my manual says 15-20 for single 18-30 passenger. I set mine at 18

 

i haven't bought a pump yet either. i just regulate my compressor down to about 15 psi. i did buy a low pressure tire guage though. it also works for my quad tires which are low pressure too. i think mine is set around 12 psi. it says the recommended pressure somewhere in the manual. bountyhunter is right, i think it calls for around 9 to 15 psi depending on your weight, 2 up, etc.

 

I usethe finger air pump from my buschtec trailer...dosen't really matter.... If you ride 2 up and average together about 300lbs, 20-25lbs should be enough. Try that pressure and adjust if needed. Whatever you do DON'T use air from a service station;it's too much pressure coming from it and it will damage the shocks seals. Hope that helps in your decision.

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I agree with Bountyhunter. Buy the HD pump. I run mine at 26 two and 30 loaded. It makes a difference in the ride and handling with a load.

 

Ok here is the scoop from the owner's manual for touring models.

FLHR/C, FLHT/C/U and FLHTR Solo up to 150lbs. (ya right) 0 psi
Solo 200 to 250 5-15 psi
w/passanger up to 20020-25 psi
FLHRS, FLHX Same weigth as above 0-5 psi
5-10 psi
25-35 psi

This info can be found on page 56 and 57 of the 07 owner's manual. Hope this helps.

 

Just looked in my HD touring operators manual for that info...it on pages 75-77

 

Thanks, I must be a little dyslexic. I looked earlier and couldn't find any reference in the index. Sounds like I need a pump or a diet. My once high school trim and fit 160lb body has deserted me and left a 200lb beast.