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Just installed my Ohlins #3-#3's from Howard. The set-up takes longer than the installation, but once they are dialed in it is a sweet ride. Had the HD premiums before, they were far better than the stock air shocks.
That sort of change is fine, especially for riding solo, but the OP is heavy, as also is his passenger. They need much more help than a bottle of oil!
I am 320 and the old lady is half that. We tour two up and pull a trailer. Nobody needs better suspension than I. I now only need 20 psi in the shocks. Like I said, best $7 I have spent.
Well I just picked up the new shocks $150 is worth the gamble I never had a leaking problem with the old air shocks I'm gonna keep them just in case I want to try the trNs fluid trick. Where did you add that fluid and did you have to drain any I've never even looked at my shocks except to check the air
well , we have found that the problem with the stock rear air shocks is not the shock it self but the fittings and the inability to maintain the pressure ...or adjust it on the fly as road conditions or load changes....and that cheesy little hand (so-called) pump !!!
we added all the components for a lowering air ride system but retained the stock air shocks ....
used a nut and ferrule type fitting and better tubing for a no leak system ...now we can adjust the pressure up and down as needed on the fly ...
the ride is very smooth ...when adjusted correctly ...no issues ..
all for less than $100 bucks ...and works and rides great !!!
Just our 2 cents !!!
this **** is the problem with the stock air shocks
added small air tank from police air ride seat
dash mounted air gauge
nut and ferrule fittings ...we used stainless but brass will work just fine ...
Sounds like you're happy with it, I'd be interested in more info on it if you have time to send me the info, thanks
Well I just picked up the new shocks $150 is worth the gamble I never had a leaking problem with the old air shocks I'm gonna keep them just in case I want to try the trNs fluid trick. Where did you add that fluid and did you have to drain any I've never even looked at my shocks except to check the air
There used to be a few threads on this. As far as I remember, I turned them upside down and forced the oil out by compressing them in my press after removing them from the bike. Then when you let them extend, I put a hose in the new oil bottle and they will suck up the new fluid. It takes about 10 ounces. I filled them to the point that they would push out the excess when compressed until they bottomed out. This is really simplified but essentially how I did it.
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