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Jun 25, 2018 | 06:53 AM

Bikerpipes

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Air in rear shocks

What are most people running for air pressure in rear shocks in a ultra limited 2012 riding mostly solo.

Jun 25, 2018 | 07:30 AM

Road Gliderman

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Just did oil change on mine used Bel Ray 7w I now run 35lbs with two up and it feels pretty good.

Jun 25, 2018 | 09:07 AM

1HD1C

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depending on your weight 25-30 and make sure you use a hand pump.. I bought one off of ebay a number of years ago because it does 1lb increments

Jun 25, 2018 | 10:02 AM

rfulford

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40 lbs with the hand pump. Mine has a slow leak someplace and will leak down a little after about a week. So I usually put a little in it when I check my tires.

Jun 25, 2018 | 10:48 AM

OldPhat

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I ride my 2014 FLHX solo 100% of the time, so when I add air I use about 15 pounds in the 12inch shocks.

John

Jun 27, 2018 | 02:49 PM

Rahlstin

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16 FLHTK, Stock air ride. Changed out RR shock oil to 5w Belray HVI. I'm 240lb. I run 22-30 solo depending on the road, very very smooth. With wife n gear, 55-60. (50 just wasnt enough cushion)

Jul 3, 2018 | 05:09 AM

grbrown

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From the above we can see that you should pick a number, try it and adjust to your liking from there! Many of of us have had to do the same, as ride comfort is a very personal thing. If you don't have the owners manual, you can download one from the H-D website, go to the Owners tab. That will give you the official guidelines for your model - recommended shock pressures have changed over the years.