Rear shock air pressure
#151
07-02-2014, 12:48 PM
With reading this thread i gather to use a H.D pump to add air... along with the 10 percent rule for PSI
My question is i tried to let the air out and nothing !! Does this require a H.D pump as well to release air ? I thought it be like any other valve once depressed the air would come out
Not the case ...so how do you let air out
My question is i tried to let the air out and nothing !! Does this require a H.D pump as well to release air ? I thought it be like any other valve once depressed the air would come out
Not the case ...so how do you let air out
#152
07-02-2014, 12:57 PM
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With reading this thread i gather to use a H.D pump to add air... along with the 10 percent rule for PSI
My question is i tried to let the air out and nothing !! Does this require a H.D pump as well to release air ? I thought it be like any other valve once depressed the air would come out
Not the case ...so how do you let air out
My question is i tried to let the air out and nothing !! Does this require a H.D pump as well to release air ? I thought it be like any other valve once depressed the air would come out
Not the case ...so how do you let air out
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#153
08-02-2014, 10:45 PM
#154
02-19-2015, 09:56 PM
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Agreed - the pump should come standard, but otherwise, everyone should have one. There's so little volume of air in the system that you can't use any ol' bicycle pump to get it right. Most pumps will bleed your air out when you detach. I run about 20 psi (200 lbs) alone and 30 when 2-up (maybe 330 lbs).
There are bicycle pumps that have the clip on nozzle, just like the hd. The one I bought was a Wally's World and it also has a gauge on it. Believe it cost $11.
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02-20-2015, 07:38 AM
#156
02-20-2015, 07:42 AM
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You dug up a old thread to tell us what we already know.Bicycle pumps don't work on a Harley air shock.Spend your money on the correct pump.
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04-16-2017, 06:50 PM
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07-31-2017, 10:54 AM
#160
08-08-2017, 12:24 AM
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yes, I'm about 260 and started riding a passenger (120), I've been bottoming out a few times and the metal on metal goes right through me. Have the original hd air shocks set at 30. I'm presently shopping for a better shock. the progressive heavy duty was recommended but now I've been reading a lot about these olsteens. Decisions, decisions,,,,