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hello all. I have a 2000 EGC i put a 21 up front and an 18 in rear. I also lowered the front 2" with the progressive suspension kit and the rear 1.5" with a J&P kit (blocks). Riding solo, all is well. But...
when me and my girl ride, we will occasionally hit a large enough bump in the road that we bottom out. I have increased the stock shocks to their recommended max (35 psi) and we will still bottom out occasionally. Now both of us are more than a few Big Mac's from being small people, but i guess i am looking for suggestions (outside of dieting.... which is obvious). I dont want to bottom out anymore and we only bottom out occasionally. so should i:
1. pump up my shocks more?
2. Get aftermarket shocks will those help?
3. Raise up the rear end? (i dont want to do this my legs are short enough as it is)
4. Air Bag the rear?
Thanks for your help.
when me and my girl ride, we will occasionally hit a large enough bump in the road that we bottom out. I have increased the stock shocks to their recommended max (35 psi) and we will still bottom out occasionally. Now both of us are more than a few Big Mac's from being small people, but i guess i am looking for suggestions (outside of dieting.... which is obvious). I dont want to bottom out anymore and we only bottom out occasionally. so should i:
1. pump up my shocks more?
2. Get aftermarket shocks will those help?
3. Raise up the rear end? (i dont want to do this my legs are short enough as it is)
4. Air Bag the rear?
Thanks for your help.
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RE: Bottoming out
Definately get an air ride system.
I have the Hi-Lo Rider System and I'm very happy with it. They have a system for Touring Models.
Give Aaron a call. WWW.Bikebuddypro.com
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I have the Hi-Lo Rider System and I'm very happy with it. They have a system for Touring Models.
Give Aaron a call. WWW.Bikebuddypro.com
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Cruiser
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RE: Bottoming out
I would talk to Penske about replacement shocks, I believe they can change the spring rates to your specific weights and that should help alot
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RE: Bottoming out
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hello all. I have a 2000 EGC i put a 21 up front and an 18 in rear. I also lowered the front 2" with the progressive suspension kit and the rear 1.5" with a J&\\;P kit (blocks). Riding solo, all is well. But...
when me and my girl ride, we will occasionally hit a large enough bump in the road that we bottom out. I have increased the stock shocks to their recommended max (35 psi) and we will still bottom out occasionally.  \\;Now both of us \\;? are more than a few Big Mac's from being small people, but i guess i am looking for suggestions (outside of dieting.... which is obvious). I dont want to bottom out anymore and we only bottom out occasionally. so should i:
1. pump up my shocks more?
2. Get aftermarket shocks will those help?
3. Raise up the rear end? (i dont want to do this my legs are short enough as it is)
4. Air Bag the rear?
Thanks for your help.
hello all. I have a 2000 EGC i put a 21 up front and an 18 in rear. I also lowered the front 2" with the progressive suspension kit and the rear 1.5" with a J&\\;P kit (blocks). Riding solo, all is well. But...
when me and my girl ride, we will occasionally hit a large enough bump in the road that we bottom out. I have increased the stock shocks to their recommended max (35 psi) and we will still bottom out occasionally.  \\;Now both of us \\;? are more than a few Big Mac's from being small people, but i guess i am looking for suggestions (outside of dieting.... which is obvious). I dont want to bottom out anymore and we only bottom out occasionally. so should i:
1. pump up my shocks more?
2. Get aftermarket shocks will those help?
3. Raise up the rear end? (i dont want to do this my legs are short enough as it is)
4. Air Bag the rear?
Thanks for your help.