Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
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Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
Hello my friends, I've got to say, I've seen alot of good advice thrown about on this forum, and I'm glad to be apart of it!! Nice to know there are alot of fellow riders out there ready and willing to help those who need it.
Right now, I'm one of those in need. I'm new to the Harley world, tho thankful to finally be here, and I've got my service manual on order. The dealers don't carry 2000 models in stock, so while I await their delivery, can someone tell me how to check the air pressure in my rear shocks, and if need be, how to adjust it for 1 and 2 up?
I'd greatly appreciate any help you have to offer.
Thanks!!
Right now, I'm one of those in need. I'm new to the Harley world, tho thankful to finally be here, and I've got my service manual on order. The dealers don't carry 2000 models in stock, so while I await their delivery, can someone tell me how to check the air pressure in my rear shocks, and if need be, how to adjust it for 1 and 2 up?
I'd greatly appreciate any help you have to offer.
Thanks!!
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RE: Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
I use 10 - 20 solo. 20 -25 two-up.
Harley sells a neat little air pump that includes an air gaugefor the shocks. A bicycle hand-pump (the ones that look like a tube) would work well also.
I would tend to shy away from an air compressor meant for car tires and pneumatic tools as they may put too much air into the shocks. I think the manual mentions not airing past 30 PSI.
Chuck
Harley sells a neat little air pump that includes an air gaugefor the shocks. A bicycle hand-pump (the ones that look like a tube) would work well also.
I would tend to shy away from an air compressor meant for car tires and pneumatic tools as they may put too much air into the shocks. I think the manual mentions not airing past 30 PSI.
Chuck
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RE: Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
Be sure to use a small hand pump to adjust the pressure. Air compressors have too much volume for the small system. The HD hand pump is nice and there are several other companies that have been recommended on this site. I ride 12-14 solo and 20 two up.
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RE: Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
I appreciate the advice on the pump, and that's what I planned on going with, however, my question is more "how to" than "how much". I've found the air valves tucked behind my right saddlebag, and I tried taking a reading to see how much air was currently in there, but I got nothing when I pushed the guage into the valve. So, my questionis, where do I find this elusive shraider valve?? [>:] I don't see one at the valve, so where should I be looking, or did I just miss it completely? [
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So, basically, I'm looking for a step-by-step, like you were talking to a 10 yr old
(after all, we're all kids at heart!)
Thanks!
]So, basically, I'm looking for a step-by-step, like you were talking to a 10 yr old
(after all, we're all kids at heart!)Thanks!
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that is the valve that you already found and if you are reading 0 then you need to add air and it should register on your pump
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RE: Air Shock Adjustments on 2000 UC
Mine is between theLEFT saddlebag and the fender. Like the last post said, you are probably out of air. I run mine two up at 30lbs which is max.
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