Rear shock air pressure
#121
#123
I went to the low profile shock that has a higher max pressure. I put mine at 45 psi two up. The wife and I are not lite weights. Check the pressure before riding two up. Hav e found that the pressure doesn't always fall off too much. It didn't on the stock shocks either, but I still check them.
#125
I was riding today and I hit a few bumps and heard a bang/thump. I went to the dealer and asked them to check the pressure and it was at 25. I weigh around 190-195 lbs., so the tech said he recommends putting it at between 40 and 45 for the best overall ride....so we put it at 42. Man.....what a difference...its firmer over bumps but still pretty cushy.
When I got home, I also realized that I have the "multi-tool" that comes with the bike in the back of my sidewall organizer, so it could have been that too....
When I got home, I also realized that I have the "multi-tool" that comes with the bike in the back of my sidewall organizer, so it could have been that too....
#126
I'm finding that the lower pressure I run the more unstable or wobble I get in cornering. I'm 220 wife is 110. As a rule I run both solo and two up at around 35 psi. The more aggressive I get in the twisties the stiffer I want that suspension to be so that the bike is stable. If you're not planning to run aggressive then a bit softer is fine. For a trip two up and loaded I'm at 45 to 50 psi. I keep my pump on the bike so I can change if needed. There’s nothing more uncomfortable than your bike moving around and doing things that affect your cornering so stiffer to keep it stable.
#128
#129
I've bought my RK Classic 12yrs ago and never had it lose pressure,got over 70k miles on it now.
#130
Rear shock air pressure
I have an 07 Street Glide and it is a hell of a rough ride compared to the ultra and the Road Kings Ive had. Somebody said the Street Glides are lowered from the factory so should I still follow the manual or adjust on my own? The dealer has adjusted it to a few different settings and it does seem to help. It does ride better 2 up though.