96 Ultra Classic Rear Suspension
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96 Ultra Classic Rear Suspension
Hey guys, I had a quick question. I wanted to add some air to the rear shocks on my 96 Ultra. Riding 2 up, the shock was bottoming out over small bumps so I figured adding some air would resolve it. I located the valve in the lower left side cover ahead of the saddle bag. When I pushed in the valve to purge some air, just to see if any was in there, it spit oil out all over my hand. I read the service manual and it makes no mention of oil in this system.
Any of you have any ideas? A buddy of mine though perhaps some one used an air compressor and probably blew the oil into the system from their air hose.
any thoughts? should i just try to drain the oil and refill it with air? or is the oil supposed to be in there?
Any of you have any ideas? A buddy of mine though perhaps some one used an air compressor and probably blew the oil into the system from their air hose.
any thoughts? should i just try to drain the oil and refill it with air? or is the oil supposed to be in there?
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Can you get to it typically without disassembling the front fairing?
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The front air suspension valve is in the lefthand end of your handlebar, it just happens that the stock bars tend to point down, while parked on the jiffy, so isn't obvious!
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You can check stuff like this on-line here. I also recommend you buy yourself a factory service manual, which will put you back in control!
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The actual hose that goes from the handle bar to the front fork solenoid? Not likely. On my FLHS, I have to remove the instrument cluster to get to it.
The Shrader valve to fill it is inside the left hand grip. If it's covered up, someone installed aftermarket grips. The OEM Harley grips allowed access to it. What grips are on the bike?
BTW: I wouldn't even use a bicycle pump to fill the air suspension. Get a smaller volume, dedicated suspension pump.
The Shrader valve to fill it is inside the left hand grip. If it's covered up, someone installed aftermarket grips. The OEM Harley grips allowed access to it. What grips are on the bike?
BTW: I wouldn't even use a bicycle pump to fill the air suspension. Get a smaller volume, dedicated suspension pump.
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You can check stuff like this on-line here. I also recommend you buy yourself a factory service manual, which will put you back in control!
Thanks for the parts link. Much better than what I had!!