I have a 2001 Road King (FLHR), and was checking my psi in the forks, and rear shocks. It has 2 adjustment valves in the rear, on the right side (behind Saddle bag). I went to check my Pop's 2002 Road King Police (FLHP I think ?). He only has 1 adjustment valve. My questions are....

1. Is this for the rear shock ?
2. Is there another one for the front somewhere else. or is it a different set-up ?

I have the shop manual for my Road King, guess I need to get one for his ?

ANY info would be GREATLY appreciated !

 

I have an Older 1989 FLHS, the air valve for the front fork is at the tip of the left side handle bar grip.

Perhaps your dad's is the same?

This was edited to add the note below that I found using Google, looks like it's possible that '02 was the transition year.

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sitting on your bike, the fill valve would be under the right strut, if there are two, the rear valve is for the rear shock,front for front shock,I don't recall what year they done away with air on front suspension. Be sure to use a hand pump only,such as#910-114.

 

hmm..

 

The rear valve is for back shocks and front valve for the front fork. 01 last year for air in front forks so the 02 will only have one valve as the forks have a cartridge instead of air.

 

Thank you VERY MUCH !! What threw me off was the valve in the back is in the slot marked "FRONT". Guess they just stuck it in the wrong one ?


Again THANKS everyone, this site is awesome !!

 

Just in case you don't know, the harley air shocks take VERY LITTLE air. DO NOT use a regular air compressor. There is a good chance you'll blow the seals. Use a low volume pump like the Harley suspension pump that is a no-loss pump.

 

Yeah, I got the Harley pump.

It don't take much air !! It had 2 lbs. psi in front & rear. I bumped them up to 12 because it just felt too soft, but at 12 it was hard. So I backed the rear off to 8 psi. waiting for it to clear up, so I can ride it to see what it's like ?

I'm 205 lbs. does anybody have any recomendations, or is it all personal preference ? I want it to be as close to the middle as I can get it for comfort & handling ??

 

it is your preference on the rear shock. Most run lower side if riding solo. If carrying luggage then add some to between 10 and 20. If fully loaded or with a passenger, some manuals recommend about 30. But check your owners manual first. I have a newer RK so it may be different depending on your year.

 

learn something everyday..
wondering what (YRs) did they have air in the front tubes.??

 

Don't know when Harley touring bikes stopped the air adjustable front suspension. Just know that my 1996 Road King had it.