Hi, I'm a new member just bought my first Harley is an 09 Electra glide ultra classic, I was reading the owners manual and I notice that the bike has air shocks I went to check the air and it was at zero, so I put air in it with a hand pump to 40 psi but 1/2 later it only had 20 psi! I'm assuming I haver a air leak but how do i check?Thank you

 

The air shocks i've seen hold such a small amount of air that disconnecting the pump will cause the pressure to drop. Keep playing with the pressure and you should get the ride you want.

 

I have used an ordinary bicycle pump for many years (well, over 20!) plus a low pressure pencil guage. As Mike points out if you use a similar setup you will lose a lot of air just connecting and disconnecting the pump. However there are dedicated pumps available, with built-in guage, which will not lose that precious air. Your local dealer can supply, or you may find them on Ebay.

 

get rid of the air shock. buy the new harley shocks, you will be amazed at the difference. soap and water spay bottle will find any leaks, it will make bubbles.

 

I have a 2011 Street Glide that I just put 21" front wheel and 17" back wheel w/ 200 tire. My next step is the Legend Air shocks. The 2011 Street Glide stock shock is 12".
I am a short guy with a 29" inseam and current configuration I am flat footed. My options are 12" or 13" Legend air shocks whereas the 13" will give me a better ride but will be higher off the ground. Questions are:
1) do I go with the 12" or 13" air shock
2) does anyone know of rubbing issues with this size tire if you competly lose air pressure.