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Max air pressure for rear shocks (2006)

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Old 06-10-2012, 09:35 PM
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Default Max air pressure for rear shocks (2006)

I am just curious what the max PSI is for my 2006. I added the LA choppers lowering blocks, I usually ride solo, and havent had any issues until today. I was riding 2 up with 25psi in the shocks and was bottoming out. How much more air pressure can I safely add?

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Do yourself a favor before adding air, take them off and change the oil in them, then you will be able to lower the pressure in them, I would try about 10 wt oil, if you have a mighty vac , get a 1/8th inch pipe thread barb, pull a vacuum on the shock with it upside down, and pull the old oil out, then pull about 25pounds of vacuum, with the shock right side up, and let it suck the new oil in, the shock will feel totally different , and it will ride much better.
Oh , and you can go up to 40 pounds on the old shocks.
 
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