Running Stock suspension in my 08 FLHX. While Pealing off the passenger back rest, my buddy asked what my PSI was at. Thought about it and realized I didnt know!

He said I should be around 8PSI. My wife and I are abou 310lbs combined. Ive been bouncing through the internet, finding a spread of answers.

She complains about her *** and back hurting after about an hour. But she SWEARS its not the seat, (sundowner)

Anyone else of similar size and Bike run another PSI? As easy as it is to change, Im game with testing some out. I just dont want to Blow out a gasket by putting in 60! lol

So I guess its a 2 part question, Whats YOUR PSI, and Whats the highest I can go?

 

now i run about 60lbs - but I have custom rear airride setup

on the stock shocks i ran about 10 lbs for myself and was pretty comfortable. i'm 6'6 2fiddy

 

Have you changed your rear shock oil ?
I did and run 20 - 25 lbs 2up
Once you do the oil change it makes a big difference on how your rear suspension works do a search on shock oil change you'll save yourself big bucks & Butt/Back aches.
According to the Manuel never run anymore than 50lbs or you blow your seals

 

I haven't, And now I will !

Thanks!!

 

It's a feel thing and different for everybody. I run 35 when I'm running all the roads you read about in the SC, NC, TN, Ga. mountains to keep stiff with little rebound going into curves. In town I run 10 to 15.

 

Girlfriend and I are around 310…plus another 15lbs of her stuff in the tourpak/saddlebags.
I run 30psi with two up and 20 by myself…make sure you use a hand pump or a really slow filling compressor.

 

8 is way too low. The FLHX shocks run a higher PSI than the Ultra's do. I run 30-32 two up with a tourpak on, and 22 or so w/o the tourpak solo.

 

dude, get rid of those crap shocks! those stupid things Harley continues to hang on to, aren't even good paper weights. many good choices out there. Do yourself a favor and really start liking your bike a whole bunch more

 

They say 10% of estimated load is a good start ................ 310# = 31# of shock pressure.

 

Good Stuff Guys Thanks!! Id replace the shocks now, but I already blew my wad on Bars,Cables,Bags,a Seat and a few smaller things here and there. Shocks Will be first on the list when I build up a new stach of Cash.

The is getting pretty fun making the bike mine! Pretty expensive, but thats ok too