Air suspension adjustment
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Road Master
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From: Canton, Ga
Air suspension adjustment
New to the HD world but we ride with a couple that have been on Harley's for years. Last weekend after we picked up our bike I borrowed my buddy's air pump and proceeded to pump up the air ride, it would only take 25 psi. We tried it on his 2006 Electra Glide classic and it would pump up to 30psi. I have read on my 2010 for 2 up (and we aint small people) I should put it at 50? But it only takes 25? Thinking this is something I might get the dealer to check along with the constantly on ABS light since I picked up the bike.
Cruiser
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From: NW Washington State
Constantly "on" ABS light would be my biggest concern....likely means it ain't working. Have them check out your suspension while you're there.
My '02 maxs out at 20 psi, but they changed shocks and raised the psi limit on later year bikes. Mine rides best at about 6 psi but that isn't a fair comparison.
Bring it in for the ABS, get the suspension question answered as a bonus.
My '02 maxs out at 20 psi, but they changed shocks and raised the psi limit on later year bikes. Mine rides best at about 6 psi but that isn't a fair comparison.
Bring it in for the ABS, get the suspension question answered as a bonus.
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Road Master
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Dropping the bike off on Sunday to get these items checked out!
Road Warrior
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Actually, you should bleed the air down and then pump it up to where you want it. Puts any remaining oil in the pump back into the system.
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careful you don't over pressure the system.
your manual will give suggested settings, as will the sticker on the crashbar
You are using the little 'syringe" type pump?
Bicycle pumps can cause damage.
BTW my 09 rides best with 7 to 10 pounds solo/2 up
Mike
your manual will give suggested settings, as will the sticker on the crashbar
You are using the little 'syringe" type pump?
Bicycle pumps can cause damage.
BTW my 09 rides best with 7 to 10 pounds solo/2 up
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM.
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