Air pressure / windshield height related issue ?

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Apr 14, 2019 | 10:01 AM

N1265

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From: OHIO

Air pressure / windshield height related issue ?

Hi Guys,

I am new to the touring models with a 2011 ultra limited and have noticed my front end shaking when taking my hands off the bars , this condition did not exist before I made two changes to the bike :

1) put on a 16" windshield from a 13" windshield.
2) increasing the air pressure in the shocks from 10 lbs to 30 lbs ( I am 350lbs and the bike is empty )

I would think it would have more to do with the air pressure than the height of the windshield but before I go jacking around I was wondering if you guys noticed such an issue with changing you air shocks, and if so what pressure do you guys run when adding about the same weight to the bike ?

Or maybe the condition is not related to either of these changes and I should be looking at something else ?

Many Thanks,

Apr 14, 2019 | 10:24 AM

Steve N,

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From: Armstrong, BC

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Originally Posted by N1265

... this condition did not exist before I made two changes to the bike... and if so what pressure do you guys run when adding about the same weight to the bike ? Or maybe the condition is not related to either of these changes and I should be looking at something else ? Many Thanks,

If I made two changes to the bike at the same time, and noticed an immediate undesirable change in the ride, I would look at the changes before I looked for an unknown something else. I would change one thing back at a time to see if your problem goes away. I'm sorry, but I can't help you with the air pressure.