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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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how much air can be put into rear shocks??
right now there are zero lbs.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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What year in an 09 I run 50psi 2up and 20-25 solo. But the older ones are different
 
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What year?
 
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In your 08 you should not exceed 35lbs. I run 22-25
 
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I run 22 to 28 in my 08 Street Glide
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by skidmark1964
how much air can be put into rear shocks??
right now there are zero lbs.
I go about 230 lbs, solo I run about 15psi on my 09, Wife weighs about 125 lbs, two up I run about 25 psi, fully laden two up with tour pack and 20 lbs on luggage rack on top of tour pack, I run 50 psi.
 
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Thanks alot
ya sorry it's an '08
 
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