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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,012
Likes: 13
From: Fredericksburg,VA
Just be careful how you put the air in them. Buy the pump specifically made for them sold by HD at your dealer. If you use a standard air compressor you could damage your shocks.
Ride Safe,
TC
Ride Safe,
TC
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 702
Likes: 2
From: Florida
Danger - Danger - Danger
If you use a standard air compressor you will damage the system!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 7
From: Hoffman Estates, IL
I'm at around 23-25, also originally because of the Wheeldock - Which didn't help, it still doesn't quite touch the ground (bit I digress).
The side-effect was that the ride was great. It's "stiffer" but it's much more reactive in a good way.
The side-effect was that the ride was great. It's "stiffer" but it's much more reactive in a good way.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 866
Likes: 1
From: FT BRAGG, NC
Absolutely use you manual...find the correct PSI for your riding style...one up...two up! Adjust accordingly!
If all else fails...always use manual! And when ya get a few bucks...buy the service manual! that is the bible for us!
Good Luck with your new ride! Mike
If all else fails...always use manual! And when ya get a few bucks...buy the service manual! that is the bible for us!
Good Luck with your new ride! Mike
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,636
Likes: 7
From: Jackson, Michigan
+1 on the HD suspension hand pump - it's seems expensive, but worth every penny when trying to get the pressure on such a small volume of air just right. You won't regret it.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 329
Likes: 0
From: Stafford, KS
I was told by my salesman that I could just use a hand operated air pump, it this not true? He specifically said that he would not waste the money on the pump if you have a hand pump already? I have no problem getting the HD pump but did not think it was needed at the time of purchase. What makes the HD pump better then a regular ole hand pump?
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