DIY Air Ride Pressures
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 29
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From: colorado
#1 good looking bike
#2 I think everybody Worries to much about numbers here. I've had diy air on three bikes. None had gauges. I would hop on and count to 10 on my road kings( which had bigger compressors) and 15 on my streetglide(smaller comp.) Add 5 count to each with a passenger. If it felt spongy over expansion joints or dips I'd add a count or two. I'm about 200 lbs if that helps you at all.
#2 I think everybody Worries to much about numbers here. I've had diy air on three bikes. None had gauges. I would hop on and count to 10 on my road kings( which had bigger compressors) and 15 on my streetglide(smaller comp.) Add 5 count to each with a passenger. If it felt spongy over expansion joints or dips I'd add a count or two. I'm about 200 lbs if that helps you at all.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 368
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From: pennsylvania
I start out around 65-70 psi but i end up adjustin it goin down the road until i get the right feel. I noticed the gauge may say 65psi with me off of it but as soon as i sit on it, it will jump up to 80psi. Go with the feel not so much the gauge.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 702
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From: McHenry, IL
Get the right feel down, and then make note of the pressure you like.
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 53
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From: Dallas
I don't run a gauge. Air it up still it feels right and off I go. I keep it aired near max lift (shock bolt hits exhaust) cause I don't wanna drag a bag.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Moline, IL
when i ran it i would air up till the shocks got fully extended and stop, then tap the switch 3-4 times to release some pressure for solo,, only let out 2 if 2 up and that is me being 225ish and if 2 up total weight was around 350 (not gonna post my girl's weight online like an azzhole) lmao
i had a gauge that i planned to run but never did because the number really didnt matter
i had a gauge that i planned to run but never did because the number really didnt matter
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