Your Air Ride Front Suspension
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2-3 psi and
I changed the fork oil in my flhs last year. it had two different amounts in the forks. I put 10 weight in and it dampens great at 50 deg. I think that with 20 weight or possibly 30 in high temps would be a more comfy ride. those of you who removed the air solenoid valve. to keep the front end from nose dive when apply the brakes. how is that with the valve open all the time.? I know mine was horrible when it did not work nose dive. I am an aggressive rider. hard brake and accel.
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I changed the fork oil in my flhs last year. it had two different amounts in the forks. I put 10 weight in and it dampens great at 50 deg. I think that with 20 weight or possibly 30 in high temps would be a more comfy ride. those of you who removed the air solenoid valve. to keep the front end from nose dive when apply the brakes. how is that with the valve open all the time.? I know mine was horrible when it did not work nose dive. I am an aggressive rider. hard brake and accel.
I tinkered with different oils, but wasn't keen on the results, the forks have after all very basic damper rods, so will always struggle to give any more than a basic ride quality. I now have proper damping at both ends!
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18deluxerider (04-20-2020)
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Just changing to straight rate springs and fluid weight to meet your riding style will no longer make the air system needed. Found synthetic ATF worked well with straight rate springs, changed the rears to adjustable RCI shocks, even with 1" lower front and rear suspension the Evo rides better than my Roadglide.
The progressive rate springs are the source for a air suspension needed, trying to mask a soft area promoting the dive by compensation with specific air pressure, brilliant. Suspensions can get exotic and expensive, getting rid of the base problem up front would be good start instead of spending money and time trying to compensate for it.
The progressive rate springs are the source for a air suspension needed, trying to mask a soft area promoting the dive by compensation with specific air pressure, brilliant. Suspensions can get exotic and expensive, getting rid of the base problem up front would be good start instead of spending money and time trying to compensate for it.
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18deluxerider (04-20-2020)
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Hi Folks:
A few questions for those of you with Air Ride Suspension up front. Admins, if this more appropriately belongs in the "Suspension" forum, whoops, and feel free to move the thread.
Doesyour air ride suspension up frontstill work?
What pressure do you run in it?
Have you had it worked on, and if so, how many miles did you have on the bike when it failed? Which components caused the problem?
Thanks in advancefor your responses.
Mike
A few questions for those of you with Air Ride Suspension up front. Admins, if this more appropriately belongs in the "Suspension" forum, whoops, and feel free to move the thread.
Doesyour air ride suspension up frontstill work?
What pressure do you run in it?
Have you had it worked on, and if so, how many miles did you have on the bike when it failed? Which components caused the problem?
Thanks in advancefor your responses.
Mike
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