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Old May 26, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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I just got an 07' Ultra Classic. I am sure this has been covered before. I weigh 275. How much air should I put in the shoks with and without my 140# wife? Thanks, T.
 
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I keep around 32 psi in my back shocks all the time, whether I'm ridin alone or with the wife on back. This has worked for me since new...

Check your owners manual. They have all the info you need...

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I keep around 32 psi in my back shocks all the time, whether I'm ridin alone or with the wife on back. This has worked for me since new...

Check your owners manual. They have all the info you need...

Ride safe...
What he said - check the manual for ranges based on weight, I keep mine at about 25 psi all the time. Also, check the recommended PSI for rear tire,I believe it is 36 for solo and 40 psi for two up. Happy riding!

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I keep 33-35 psi in my shocks. I am a fat guy, and my wife isn't as stealth as she once was. We gained the weight together, and are fat and happy.
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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Papa and them are right, I keep about 35 in mine and don't change it if I have a passenger. I weigh about 275 and my passenger weighs about 130, so that should be prettysimilar to your range.
 
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Try the air pressures according to the manual.Then adjust from those settings.
 
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I just got an 07' Ultra Classic. I am sure this has been covered before. I weigh 275. How much air should I put in the shoks with and without my 140# wife? Thanks, T.
Start out at 15 psi and adjust from there.
 
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Start out at 15 psi and adjust from there.
That sounds better to me....

I ususlly run 10~12 & 15 (and that's w/90% 2up riding) when loaded for a long ride. I have never had more than 15 ~ 18 in the shocks on any of my bikes..
 
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12 - 20 sounds about right
 
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5 PSI here. Iweight 190 and have found this to be the best setting for a smooth ride.
 
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