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Old 10-15-2011, 02:25 PM
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right now I am running 0psi (just because I do not yet have the hand pump for it) but I am thinking about putting 5 in right now it does not ride bad at 0 but still
 
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Old 10-15-2011, 03:57 PM
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Go buy one of those small bicycle hand pumps..less than 10 bucks and it works great..I went to a fitting place, bout the push in fittings and some hard black air line, route it under the seat and put a fitting right in front of the seat behind the tank. cant notice its there unless you look for it..It is easier than trying to get both shocks filled with the same air pressure...cost maybe $10 bucks for the line and the fittings
 
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Old 10-15-2011, 05:18 PM
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you can get the schrader valves at napa...they come short or shorter, that way you dont have to worry bout the air lines. if you need the air lines, you can get these to at the automotive parts houses. should come in a kit for car air shocks. i went with the schrader valves so i wouldnt have to deal with the lines. i already had a harley pump. the harley pump wont bleed air out when disconnecting and has a guage. which ever way you put air in(harley pump or bycycle pump), dont use a regular air compressor, youll proly blow a seal if you do
 
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:44 PM
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I ran 5 lbs in hers and they were too harsh. I was told by several people that neither one of us had enough "lead in our asses", since I weigh 185 and my girlfriend is about 50 lbs lighter than I am! So thats why I'm at 0 lbs and capped off.
 
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:50 PM
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Grazie!
 
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Old 10-15-2011, 10:03 PM
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Here's a pic of my girlfriends Nightster with the RK shocks on it. I like the look much better than the coil overs.....and the ride.....HUGE difference!!

 
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Old 10-15-2011, 10:14 PM
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Race, they do look nice on the Nighty! Well done.
 
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