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Jun 2, 2005 | 09:27 AM

Meinbmw

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Air pressure

What is everyone using for adding pressure to the rear shocks? Does Harley sell a low pressure pump, or are there readily available pumps out there like at bicycle shops, etc.

Jun 2, 2005 | 10:14 AM

billnourse

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RE: Air pressure

Harley makes a pump, complete with air gauge. Do not use regular air pumps unless you want to blow a seal.

Regards,

Bilkl

Jun 2, 2005 | 02:25 PM

Terry TK

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RE: Air pressure

I run 15 psi in forks (I have a 2000) and 5 in rear solo and 15 with rider. The Harley air pump works very well. Progressive makes one that is more expensive but looks just like the Harley one. All dealers should have one. Can't remember the price but somewhere around #30.00.

Terry

Jun 2, 2005 | 03:04 PM

Pelonz

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RE: Air pressure

I usually run 10psi in rear for solo and jack it up to 15 for 2up. Got a Progressive pump many years ago , works fine.

Jun 2, 2005 | 03:14 PM

swb

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RE: Air pressure

Here is the part number and link:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

It works well for me.

Jun 2, 2005 | 03:15 PM

Blue SOG

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From: South Jersey

RE: Air pressure

I ditched the crappy air shocks for Progressive's 440 shocks... Better ride, better handling and no air pump.

BTW, need a air pump? I'll sell a slightly used HD pump...

Jun 2, 2005 | 08:16 PM

sporty12

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RE: Air pressure

Bill,

Good advice on the pump, but I don't even know any seals that well.

Russ

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Jun 2, 2005 | 09:41 PM

motochris

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RE: Air pressure

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ORIGINAL: billnourse

Do not use regular air pumps unless you want to blow a seal.

Regards,

Bilkl

On that note......A penguin is driving through a small town, when his air conditioning suddenly goes POW, and quits working. He stops at a local repair shop, they tell him they'll have it done in no time. He heads down the street for some ice cream. Enjoys himself a big vanilla cone, thoroughly getting it all over his face. Waddles back to the repair shop, the mechanic walks up and says "Well, it's broke alright.....looks like you blew a seal." The penguin starts to wipe his face quickly..."No, no, it's ice cream......it's vanilla ice cream!"

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Jun 3, 2005 | 01:05 AM

Retired_Ted

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RE: Air pressure

Be aware if you have a quick disconnect kit installed, the pump may not seat on the air pressure fitting - there is a fix if you need it. Just let me know. I use 8 psi solo and 15 psi dual.