Rear shock air pressure
#171
08-13-2017, 04:39 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
small amount of air at pressure. those shock pumps do not let any air out when you put on/off. checking with an ordinary gauge will. good luck
pre/post 2009 (I think) shocks had different max pressure 20 vs. 50. know which one you have.
Then when you get tired of those air shocks get a good set of Ohlins custom fitted for you by Howard
pre/post 2009 (I think) shocks had different max pressure 20 vs. 50. know which one you have.
Then when you get tired of those air shocks get a good set of Ohlins custom fitted for you by Howard
#172
08-13-2017, 09:54 AM
Road Master
Originally Posted by 1Canuck
Those shock pumps do not let any air out when you put on/off. checking with an ordinary gauge will........when you get tired of those air shocks get a good set of Ohlins custom fitted for you by Howard
.... maybe some day I will upgrade to a set of Ohlins, or....???....
But for right now, I'm happy with the results and accurate air pressure in the OEM shocks now... and this mod saved some $$ to allow the paint job and more Chrome this past winter.
#173
08-28-2017, 02:06 AM
Cruiser
Call me cheap but I haven't found an issue with using a bicycle pump. I bought a cheap one off eBay for 4 bucks and it fills the shocks just fine. I use a cheap tire pressure guage to check the psi. I know there is a bit of loss so I just put in a couple extra psi before I check. I guess the only draw back is you don't know exactly where it's at as it's a bit of trial and error. The Harley one is $50 at my dealer. I think this will work fine for awhile.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
#174
08-28-2017, 08:31 AM
Call me cheap but I haven't found an issue with using a bicycle pump. I bought a cheap one off eBay for 4 bucks and it fills the shocks just fine. I use a cheap tire pressure guage to check the psi. I know there is a bit of loss so I just put in a couple extra psi before I check. I guess the only draw back is you don't know exactly where it's at as it's a bit of trial and error. The Harley one is $50 at my dealer. I think this will work fine for awhile.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
#175
08-28-2017, 10:44 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Call me cheap but I haven't found an issue with using a bicycle pump. I bought a cheap one off eBay for 4 bucks and it fills the shocks just fine. I use a cheap tire pressure guage to check the psi. I know there is a bit of loss so I just put in a couple extra psi before I check. I guess the only draw back is you don't know exactly where it's at as it's a bit of trial and error. The Harley one is $50 at my dealer. I think this will work fine for awhile.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
also wondering why post that you are too cheap to use a proper air pump designed for the shocks.
#176
08-28-2017, 10:05 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Call me cheap but I haven't found an issue with using a bicycle pump. I bought a cheap one off eBay for 4 bucks and it fills the shocks just fine. I use a cheap tire pressure guage to check the psi. I know there is a bit of loss so I just put in a couple extra psi before I check. I guess the only draw back is you don't know exactly where it's at as it's a bit of trial and error. The Harley one is $50 at my dealer. I think this will work fine for awhile.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
I'm a little disappointed in the suspension on my 16 RGU. Front and back. I dread the bumps that are unavoidable as much as I did with my Softail.
#178
09-02-2017, 10:28 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#179
09-02-2017, 05:02 PM
Cruiser
What is the point if what I'm using works just fine? I don't see the point in buying a glorified $50 bicycle pump unless you really want it dialed down to the exact PSI. I posted because someone said that a bicycle pump doesn't work when in my case it does work. I prefer to make my dollar go as far as it can.
#180
09-02-2017, 05:34 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
What is the point if what I'm using works just fine? I don't see the point in buying a glorified $50 bicycle pump unless you really want it dialed down to the exact PSI. I posted because someone said that a bicycle pump doesn't work when in my case it does work. I prefer to make my dollar go as far as it can.