2009 air shocks
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
2009 air shocks
I have a 2009 Ultra and ride with my wife occasionally. this requires me to adjust the air pressure in the shocks from 25 psi to 40+ psi when I switch from 1-up to 2-up. The last 2 times I let the air out of the shocks a slug of oil shot out on me and my saddle bag.
I was wondering if anybody else has experienced this and could this indicate the shock is failing?
I was wondering if anybody else has experienced this and could this indicate the shock is failing?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 837
From: KMHT KFMY
get rid of those crappy shocks, get a set of Progressive 440's, when you are going to ride 2 up or 2 up with a fully packed bike, or 1 up with weight, just dial in some more spring pre load.
No more stupid pumps.
No more stupid pumps.
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Yes, the manual actuall advises to add air before releasing air from the shocks because oil will come out.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,035
Likes: 8
From: Western Canada
LOL, me too
Yes, the manual actuall advises to add air before releasing air from the shocks because oil will come out.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 855
Likes: 2
From: Bonaire, Ga.
I use to think like you did...spent mega bucks on numerous shock combinations...then finally found one that works the best overall...those crappy shocks...go figure....
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,476
Likes: 193
From: Las Vegas, NV
Yes, the manual actuall advises to add air before releasing air from the shocks because oil will come out.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
As far as air pressure, I have the shorter shocks on the rear and ride a lot 2 up and pulling a trailer. I leave them at 55psi and have no issues with bottoming out.
I don't bother lowering the air pressure for 1 up...............I'M TOO LAZY.
The book says that 50lbs is max in those shocks. You're running 55 lbs?
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Damn.........usually I'm pretty good at reading the manual. Guess I'd best re-read it when I get home.
I've had them at 55 for 10,000 miles and check them fairly regularly. The never loose air either.
Anyway, I'll check it out and thanks for mentioning it.
Greg
I've had them at 55 for 10,000 miles and check them fairly regularly. The never loose air either.
Anyway, I'll check it out and thanks for mentioning it.
Greg