How much air in rear shocks?
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the older air shocks used lower pressure than the newer ones. I had an older road king and ran 5 single and 10 two-up.
Last edited by roadking2014; Jun 21, 2012 at 09:26 AM.
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There is no "set" pressure. Try different pressures and see what gives you the best ride based on your needs. its very subjective. Anything from 0 to 40psi is correct if it makes you happy.
When I had the OE shocks on my bike I ran 12-16 solo and it was Ok, almost the same even if I ran 0 only difference was on the bigger bumps it bottomed with no air, but on the road it was fine. Some of the guys I ride with run 20-35 psi solo and like it. So you need to try out different pressures and decide.
When I had the OE shocks on my bike I ran 12-16 solo and it was Ok, almost the same even if I ran 0 only difference was on the bigger bumps it bottomed with no air, but on the road it was fine. Some of the guys I ride with run 20-35 psi solo and like it. So you need to try out different pressures and decide.