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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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What air pressure does everyone run in their drop shocks from bitchin baggers? I just installed a set last night and wasnt really sure where to start at.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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I just added the bitchin bagger 1.5" drop shocks to my Road King and I am completely satisfied. The wife and I w/ gear top close to 450lbs on the bike and I have not had any issues. I am running with 50lbs of pressure.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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thanks I added the 1.5" drop shocks also. I only weigh @115lbs single and 2up maybe 230lbs. When they put together my shocks they went with a softer spring. I am going to try 20#s to start and go from there.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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OK I tried 20psi seems to bottom out pretty easy. I guess I will just continue to increase pressure until it only bottoms out on the most severe bumps.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyD
Read above.......
Just because you have "touring shocks" doesn't meant they are the "StreetGlide" ones. If they are the regular touring shocks, they are 1.5"-2" longer still.

Just so you know.

RKC to Touring shock = 1.5" lower
RKC to Street Glide shock = 3" lower.

I put a set of StreetGlide shocks on my dad's RKC and his dropped a full 3" lower!
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Just curious, how does BB do the mod to the shocks?
 
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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I am not really sure. The shock looks identical to stock only shorter stroke.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Does anyone have any before and after pics. Preferably 11.5 shock visual difference. I think my streetglide needs a 1/2 drop in d rear.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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i have the 11.5 on mine, but came from the stock 13's. ill look for a stock pic from a similar angle
 
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I just got my shocks back from BB and will have them installed on my '98 RKC while the rear tire is changed next week. The invoice states 1.5" drop = 11.25". What would others suggest running for air # at 180lb one up and 340lb two up?
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