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I used the brake bleeder pump. I filled the resevour with new fluid and stuck the rubber tip in the air supply hose. After pumping enough to create a good suction, I released the vacuum and it pulled the fluid in slowly. Takes about 5 minutes.
I fooled around with the stock shocks for weeks, tried different oil's and different amounts.
Looked at some of the high end shocks but didn't feel like spending that much.
Just MHO
Ended up trying the new touring shocks from harley, the ones with one adjustment ****.
Extremely satisfied with them!
They are really nice and you can get them for around $ 400.
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