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Mar 25, 2011 | 07:46 PM

steelerdude1

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PSI for shocks

What PSI should I run in my air shocks. I just bought a shock pump, and checked the pressure, It was at 4 PSI. I looked in the owners manual and It lists 0-25 PSI depending on weight. The parts guy @ the dealership said most run between 22 and 25. I felt like I was bottoming out that's why I bought the pump

I ride solo and weigh in @ 240.

Thanks for the input.

Mar 25, 2011 | 07:54 PM

2WheelGlider

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I would try going to about 15 psi and riding for awhile. Pressure can be a real individual preference.

Mar 25, 2011 | 07:56 PM

NoCoLoco

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I think you'll want to be closer to 25 than 0.

Mar 25, 2011 | 07:57 PM

buggy

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I used to run 30 ish in my 06 2 up wife and me wera about 265# seemed ok.

Mar 25, 2011 | 08:22 PM

2black1s

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I weigh 185 and I run 20 psi in mine. Just play with the pressure a bit and find out what feels good to you. 20-25 psi is a good starting point.

Mar 25, 2011 | 09:13 PM

curlydee

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I would try around 16 lbs. That's my .02.

Mar 25, 2011 | 09:20 PM

mgmmgm

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is the HD pump a special item or can i use a bicycle pump?

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Mar 25, 2011 | 09:23 PM

cvoultrahunter

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I was confused as well after checking the manual for my 2010 SG and they recommended probably 20-25. I am 5'10" and weigh in at about 180+/- and found that I was most comfortable at about 7psi solo. I found that to be the softest ride which is very important to me after 2 back surgeries for herniated discs
I guess air pressure is very much personal preference since I found as little as a pound or 2 makes quite a difference

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Mar 25, 2011 | 09:30 PM

2WheelGlider

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Originally Posted by mgmmgm

is the HD pump a special item or can i use a bicycle pump?

Bicycle pump will not work. It needs the no loss schrader valve otherwise you will lose almost all the air you put in when you take it off, plus your standard bicycle pump will pump to much air into the system. It holds a very volume of air. I understand you can the same style pump as the HD pump from a bicycle store, some mountain bikes have the same requirements.