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Apr 5, 2008 | 01:50 PM

Superglide 04

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From: Somerset, WI

rear shock PSI

I have never adjusted my rear shocks until today, and was wondering what every one runs them at solo and two up (passanger and weight) My pass 115lbs me about 185lbs.

Apr 5, 2008 | 01:54 PM

tombeving

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From: cd. Obregon, Sonora, mx

RE: rear shock PSI

I keep about 10 lbs in the shocks when IÂ´m riding solo and 18 lbs with my wife and luggage.

Apr 5, 2008 | 01:54 PM

Olde Skool

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RE: rear shock PSI

Ilike 15-20 for solo, but tend to up them to 30 for two up. I like a positive feel instead ofthe slushy-mushy.

Apr 5, 2008 | 01:57 PM

petemac

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RE: rear shock PSI

Check your service manual. For your weight solo it shows 0-10 psi and with your pax it shows 10-15 psi. I'm heavier so I set mine to 15 solo and 20 with a pax.

Apr 5, 2008 | 05:10 PM

flyingace

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RE: rear shock PSI

EVERYONE

Please note that he rides a Road king CUSTOM, with the low profile shocks. Same ones as on the Street Glide. The low profile shocks have higher air capacity (and requirement) than do the standard 13" shocks.

As for the original question, when I had the low profile shocks on my Street Glide, I ran around 20-25 solo, and 40-50 when 2 up. I also like a firmer feel.

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:32 AM

OldPhat

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From: Sparks Nevada

RE: rear shock PSI

Irun 25 to 28 all the timeon my RKCustom. Low profile rear shock is stock, front foeks are dropped 1 inch. two up or solo.

Apr 7, 2008 | 04:39 AM

WildBill2566

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RE: rear shock PSI

About 8 psi solo, 15 with a pillion and 25 - 30 fully laden.

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Apr 7, 2008 | 06:38 AM

ironhead3fan

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From: Maryland

RE: rear shock PSI

I generally keep them at 20 psi. I am about 220 and my passenger is about 110. Any less than that and she is complaining of bottoming out, and no, I am not lowered.