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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:16 PM
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#1 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ca.
Posts: 185 Interests: riding,camping Occupation: lexus master technician
| FLHTi rear air shocks
I'm still learning about the ins & outs on this bike.My question is:how much air should I have in the rear shocks w/hard bags filled & medium sz. "T-Bag" on the luggage rack.No passenger.
Some people I spoke to said;12-15psi...seems high to me.The owners manual matrix chart recommends 10-15psi for a solo rider/gear(does not really state info about gear).I rode the bike a few hours ago with 13psi in the shocks & felt terrible.I'm 170lbs. if this helps.Other than this,I love this bike!Thanks in advance for any thoughts or comments,00 wildglide 
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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:31 PM
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#2 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas
Posts: 306 Model: '68 FLH, '99FB,'02 RK Interests: riding,custom paint, pinstriping. Occupation: retired
| I fiddled with mine on the Road King until I got tired of it. Seems I could never get them adjusted satisfactory for me. The bike seemed to waller going into curves. So my solution was to $hitcan them and replace them with Progressive 440's, problem solved. Al | |
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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:33 PM
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#3 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| BTW we are about the same weight me being 165 +/- Al | |
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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:42 PM
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#4 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Thanks Al,I think I'll leave them at 10psi. for now.I'm tapped out for H-D funds since doing the cams & dyno tunning.I will look into other shocks latter,Thanks again--00 wildglide | |
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Apr 13th, 2008, 07:45 PM
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| I about 180 & with the wife on & rnu 14lbs , just kinda work out your gear weight as a exta person & & start out about 9-10 lbs , also are you useing the little shock pump from HD , as a regular air hose can blow your shocks out real quick
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Apr 13th, 2008, 09:54 PM
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#6 | | More than 100 posts!
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| Thanks Cowboy,
I have an older pump made by PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION.The thing about this pump/gauge that puzzles me is the lowest increment seems to be 5psi even though the gauge has a "0".I may buy a new one from H-D  .
I saw some shocks from "Legends" suspension...Wow!$!$!$!...maybe stock is o.k. for now.Talk to you latter,00 wildglide | |
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Apr 14th, 2008, 06:52 PM
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| yep those new model shocks are a real shock  the HD pump is about $40
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Apr 14th, 2008, 07:38 PM
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#8 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| The Progressive 440's ain't cheap either. What i like about them is you can adjust the firmness on the road without any tools. AL | |
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Apr 14th, 2008, 08:06 PM
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#9 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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Posts: 255 Model: 2005 RoadGlide, 1996 RoadKing, 2005 Delu Interests: Motorcycles, Grandkids Occupation: HD Service Tech
| I normally set up the rear shocks at 10PSI for a new bike going out the door. Most customers come back and want a little more air in them for 2 up riding. On my own bike I run 12-15 psi solo but I weigh 230. Don't know what to run for 2 up as I don't have a rear seat on my roadglide.
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Apr 16th, 2008, 07:22 AM
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| I have a Harley pump that's 3 years old and took a sh*t.  More quality Harley products...But if you have a compressor at home you can use it. Just set the pressure to 20#'s and fill er up. Adjust as needed. I read a post on another forum that someone had tested the air shocks to over 100#'s with no problems. | |
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Apr 16th, 2008, 12:45 PM
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#11 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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| Check out airshock pumps for bicycles on ebay. I got a really nice NIB for less than $20...works great! | |
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Apr 16th, 2008, 07:07 PM
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| i got mine in wallyworld....bicycle section......real inexpensive................. 
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Apr 16th, 2008, 09:23 PM
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| W T F Chucktx is absolutely correct. There is no way that the air from my
ebay bicycle airshock pump can possibly be as good as the air from the HD
pump. There is something about that Bar & Shield logo that just makes everything better. What was I thinking? $40 air vs $17 air...I am not worthy!
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