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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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A ? for touring bikes. When loaded with gear and passenger,, what is your PSI on rear shocks.
I'm running about 25lbs and it still feels kinda mushy.
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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I keep mine around 20#
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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I usually run about 18-20 when riding 2 up, and 14 solo. But, I think it's different between models or model years. I think.
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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All FLHs except FLHRS & FLHX
up to-150 lb solo rider 0 psi
150-200 lb solo rider 0-10 psi
200-250 lb solo rider 5-15 psi
up to 150 lb rider with passenger 10-15 psi
up to 200 lb rider with passenger 20-25 psi
MAX GVWR 25-35 PSI

FLHRS & FLHX (factory lowered rear suspension)
up to 160 lb solo rider 0 psi
160-200 lb solo rider 0-10 psi
over 200 lb solo rider 5-10 psi
up to 150 lb rider with passenger 20-30 psi
over 150 rider with passenger 25-35 psi
MAX GVWR 40-50 psi

With the addition of luggage and a passenger you can easily get to the GVWR.

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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:36 AM
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I'm 220 lbs, and huney is around 125. My bike is a FLHX. i'll try adding up to 35 and give it a try. Thnx
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Two up and loaded for trip I run 35 lbs, drop back to 22 at home. Had it to 35 for a trip recently andforgot tolower the pressure afterward and rode solo, like riding a hard tail, my achin back.[:@]
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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I keep mine at 35 and it seems to work great both single and double.. IMHO...
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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I keep mine at 15 most of the time. Usually ride 2 up on the RK.
 
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