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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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When I jump and down on my bike, should I hear the sound of air coming from the rear shocks? Just wondering....
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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I wasn't aware that sportsters had air shocks. It most likely is air from the seat, but what do I know.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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No, it doesnt have air shocks. Just sounds like air coming from the shocks. I noticed it after taking the woman for a ride. Wondering if I blew out the seals or something...[]
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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No, it doesnt have air shocks. Just sounds like air coming from the shocks. I noticed it after taking the woman for a ride. Wondering if I blew out the seals or something...[]
That or SHE blew a seal.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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I dunno Kolni...

The stock shocks really suck. They bottom out with just me on it and I only weigh 185.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Mine bottom out also, but I currently have them on the lowest setting, which I will change as soon as I get a spanner wrench.

What setting are yours on?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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I'm maxed out. (top setting)
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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And you are still bottoming out?

Hmmm,
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Oh yea...

But I live in NE Pa. This is probably normal for my location...[:'(]
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Oh yea...

But I live in NE Pa. This is probably normal for my location...[:'(]

LOL, Me too! But the stock shocks do suck! I got the progressive's and they work great.

on the nightster when you bottom out the rear reflector hits the top of the belt guard. it isn't pretty!
 
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