Just kinda curious since I adjust my air shocks for riding 1 up or 2 up with some frequency. Does anyone make an air pump to inflate/deflate the rear air shocks that you actuate without removing the right side cover, etc.? I sometimes adjust several times a day depending on whether I'm riding alone or not. I'm not looking to replace the shocks, just a a fast and easy way to inflate/deflate.

 

Motortrike has a setup that works with the factory air shocks

Suspension controller >> http://www.motortrike.com/TrikeTriGlideAccessories.aspx

 

Motortrike's set up is a nice one, but if I put that on mine I would put a pressure limit switch in line to prevent over pressure. Also leave the manual port on. They eliminate the OEM port.
Just my opinion......
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I read your post with some excitement...I do get tired of removing the cover, removing the cap, pulling out the pump and buttoning it all up just to change a few pounds for different loads.

Then I saw the price (and remember looking at this a few years ago) It sure would be nice, but I just can't part with $600 for it. Guess I will keep doing it manually.

 

Kevin, If you come across one of the air compressors for air bags, or air shocks on cars, you can make the manifold with 2 $15 electric air valves from Ebay. Firestone puts out an air kit for the automotive end, but it has a cumbersome switch/valve w/gauge to put under the dash.
I have one on my pick-up but the control doesn't look good for handlebar mounting. I don't know if you could buy the control separately from Motortrike or not. That is a nice control. Almost has to be others around.
Their unit also goes over 100#. They warn you not to overpressure Harley's system, & tell everyone else operating the bike to do the same. Heck of a safety !!! A pressure limit switch is all it would take.

 

Thanks for the info...will probably look into that when we get back.

I ride with so many different loads, and on drastically different road surfaces, it would really be nice to change the PSI on the fly.

 

What air pressure does everyone run? I checked mine when I got it home and was at 15 psi. Seems like it rides pretty harsh. Thanks

 

If you want convenience, you have to pay for it. I admit $600 is a lot, but it looks to be a very nice unit. I know I have over paid for stuff like that myself after all you can't take it with you and your kids will just waste it.

 

I saw someone last weekend with a remote control lift on their Ultra (2 wheeler). I assumed this either worked with the Harley shocks or was a replacement shock with the remote control for the compressor. I was hoping it was just an aftermarket air pump - guess not though.

 

A few tricks to getting a Cadillac smooth ride-

Run 22-24 lbs in the rear tires

Get a Comfort Lift Kit, not only does it level out the TG, it also helps the shocks eat up the bumps in a smoother manner

Find a road that has little traffic and is typical of what you ride. Since you're already at 15 psi on the shocks, add just 2 psi and go down that road, then add 2 more psi and go down it again. After you have gone down the road a few times, adding or subtracting 2 psi, you will discover which is smoothest for you.

For me, 1 up, 22 psi is smoothest for my typical roads. 2 up it is 28 psi.

I load up the trunk a lot of times with metal parts, and I pull a trailer a lot also, so depending on the load it is different. What I have found useful to know is that as little as 2 psi will make quite a noticeable difference in the ride quality.


Yeah, I remember back when I thought I would never use cruise control on a bike...I use it all the time now!