Monroe air shocks dampening
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Monroe air shocks dampening
Thinking of trying the Monroe air shocks, as many have done here, but I'm wondering about two things:
1. How is the dampening, especially rebound? Do they pogo? Since there's no "adjustment" for dampening, how will they handle rougher roads?
2. If I don't want an onboard compressor, can I just tie the two air lines together and maybe use a small hand pump or flat repair CO2 kit? I ride solo; don't even have passenger pegs.
Thanks for any input...
1. How is the dampening, especially rebound? Do they pogo? Since there's no "adjustment" for dampening, how will they handle rougher roads?
2. If I don't want an onboard compressor, can I just tie the two air lines together and maybe use a small hand pump or flat repair CO2 kit? I ride solo; don't even have passenger pegs.
Thanks for any input...
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From: Apache Junction
Thinking of trying the Monroe air shocks, as many have done here, but I'm wondering about two things:
1. How is the dampening, especially rebound? Do they pogo? Since there's no "adjustment" for dampening, how will they handle rougher roads?
2. If I don't want an onboard compressor, can I just tie the two air lines together and maybe use a small hand pump or flat repair CO2 kit? I ride solo; don't even have passenger pegs.
Thanks for any input...
1. How is the dampening, especially rebound? Do they pogo? Since there's no "adjustment" for dampening, how will they handle rougher roads?
2. If I don't want an onboard compressor, can I just tie the two air lines together and maybe use a small hand pump or flat repair CO2 kit? I ride solo; don't even have passenger pegs.
Thanks for any input...
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Yeah, you can do that. I rode mine around for a month checking them out before installing the compressor. You don't even have to do the air dump at this point. You can just let air out of the valve.
You certainly won't want to fill them with a hand air pump though. I typically run from around 80 to 95 psi, which is a lot of pumping. Just use any type of compressor.
The ride is a bit firm, but there's no pogo effect. IMO, it's really not bad at all. And it's sure nice to be able to adjust ride height on the fly.
You certainly won't want to fill them with a hand air pump though. I typically run from around 80 to 95 psi, which is a lot of pumping. Just use any type of compressor.
The ride is a bit firm, but there's no pogo effect. IMO, it's really not bad at all. And it's sure nice to be able to adjust ride height on the fly.
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Yeah, you can do that. I rode mine around for a month checking them out before installing the compressor. You don't even have to do the air dump at this point. You can just let air out of the valve.
You certainly won't want to fill them with a hand air pump though. I typically run from around 80 to 95 psi, which is a lot of pumping. Just use any type of compressor.
The ride is a bit firm, but there's no pogo effect. IMO, it's really not bad at all. And it's sure nice to be able to adjust ride height on the fly.
You certainly won't want to fill them with a hand air pump though. I typically run from around 80 to 95 psi, which is a lot of pumping. Just use any type of compressor.
The ride is a bit firm, but there's no pogo effect. IMO, it's really not bad at all. And it's sure nice to be able to adjust ride height on the fly.
running that sort off pressure reminds me off the Monroe shockers we put in the rear off cars... if they are a car shock then the dampening would be designed for a car heavier weight.. proper design motorcycle shocks run about 4 psi hence you only use a hand pump. car shocks on a bike ill keep quiet
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Look into Fox Float shocks for snowmobiles.
Not to use the shick s themselves, but they are adjusted with a small hand pump.
I think the air shock thing is for people that want to drop the bike while parked, or quickly adjust for passenger.
If you're not changing ride height often, and mostly ride silo, then a good set of regular coil-over shocks is probably going to provide better dampening and rebound.
Like the factory T-Sport shocks.
Not to use the shick s themselves, but they are adjusted with a small hand pump.
I think the air shock thing is for people that want to drop the bike while parked, or quickly adjust for passenger.
If you're not changing ride height often, and mostly ride silo, then a good set of regular coil-over shocks is probably going to provide better dampening and rebound.
Like the factory T-Sport shocks.
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running that sort off pressure reminds me off the Monroe shockers we put in the rear off cars... if they are a car shock then the dampening would be designed for a car heavier weight.. proper design motorcycle shocks run about 4 psi hence you only use a hand pump. car shocks on a bike ill keep quiet
Unless I'm mistaken, they are referring to car air shocks. I think they're for a 1963-1980 Corvette. And despite the weight difference of Vette vs. HD, they actually ride pretty decent. In fact the ride is very similar to Harleys air shocks IMO. The HD air shocks use less pressure because they have a coil spring and they're only adjusting rebound. The Monroe's have no coil spring and use air adjusting ride height and rebound. They need about 40 psi just to start lifting my FXR.
I personally never bother dropping them while parked. But while cruising in the city from light to light, I ride them at about 11". Then when I approach the twisties (which in my case is every time I ride) I boost them up to 14" for outstanding canyon carving ground clearance. Pretty sweet really.
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running that sort off pressure reminds me off the Monroe shockers we put in the rear off cars... if they are a car shock then the dampening would be designed for a car heavier weight.. proper design motorcycle shocks run about 4 psi hence you only use a hand pump. car shocks on a bike ill keep quiet
I tried them out with the lines and valve that come with them. They do just fine. The only bad thing is when you get off it does rise a bit, but no biggie in my opinion.
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Look into Fox Float shocks for snowmobiles.
Not to use the shick s themselves, but they are adjusted with a small hand pump.
I think the air shock thing is for people that want to drop the bike while parked, or quickly adjust for passenger.
If you're not changing ride height often, and mostly ride silo, then a good set of regular coil-over shocks is probably going to provide better dampening and rebound.
Like the factory T-Sport shocks.
Not to use the shick s themselves, but they are adjusted with a small hand pump.
I think the air shock thing is for people that want to drop the bike while parked, or quickly adjust for passenger.
If you're not changing ride height often, and mostly ride silo, then a good set of regular coil-over shocks is probably going to provide better dampening and rebound.
Like the factory T-Sport shocks.
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I personally never bother dropping them while parked. But while cruising in the city from light to light, I ride them at about 11". Then when I approach the twisties (which in my case is every time I ride) I boost them up to 14" for outstanding canyon carving ground clearance. Pretty sweet really.
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My Monroe air ride stuff will be up for sale after this weekend. Got a hell of a deal on a set of Progressive 970's.
I have the Monroe shocks, 98c compressor, and Humphrey 310 solenoid. If you're interested let me know and we can work out a deal.
I have the Monroe shocks, 98c compressor, and Humphrey 310 solenoid. If you're interested let me know and we can work out a deal.