Does changing the pressure in the shocks really make a difference?

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Apr 2, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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OCCoastie

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So I picked up my air pump today... I found out that I had 0 PSI in my shocks! No wonder the suspension felt so horrible. Upped it to 20 PSI, feels much better. I even rode 2 up with 0 PSI!

Apr 2, 2011 | 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OCCoastie

So I picked up my air pump today... I found out that I had 0 PSI in my shocks! No wonder the suspension felt so horrible. Upped it to 20 PSI, feels much better. I even rode 2 up with 0 PSI!

I'm sure it rides like a new bike now.

Apr 3, 2011 | 04:57 AM

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jward

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I was debating on buying the air pump for my air ride shocks, but does it really make a difference upping the pressure or not?

Absolutely....

Apr 3, 2011 | 07:35 AM

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BIOHAZARDCYCLES

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Progressive suspension makes one.. they are in bikers choice catalog..
0-60 guage is part # 07-0660 should be around $40 ..

Apr 3, 2011 | 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OCCoastie

I was debating on buying the air pump for my air ride shocks, but does it really make a difference upping the pressure or not?

Seriously?
Do you think it makes any difference if you add air to your tires?

Apr 4, 2011 | 08:00 AM

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JWDMAX

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Bought my bike last year and just checked my pressure and found out it was 9psi. Think I'm going to up that to maybe 20 psi. It will bottom out at 9psi on large bumps. I mostly ride 1 up my weight is 190. I think this should help. Will adding air pressure change the rear ride height?

Apr 4, 2011 | 08:12 AM

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mrfikser

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I didn't buy one...I just to the dealer and borrow the one they have in the display window...use it and then give it back..I weigh 150 so I only need about 9psi in the shocks...