Air shocks
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Air shocks
I own a 01 Road King Classic,,I drained the air on rear shocks,little sludge came out,,will this be a problem? And are front shocks air? wheres the valve? if not can I lower them?
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You shouldn't screw around with your bike's suspension unless you have a HD service manual. My RK is an '04 and has no air valves on the forks, so I can't help you there.
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Yes, you can lower the front forks and you can run them without air as well. I always replaced the front fork fluid with a heavier weight oil then ran them without air.
I also replace the oil in the rear air shocks to a heavier weight oil. That's a little more involved though.
I also replace the oil in the rear air shocks to a heavier weight oil. That's a little more involved though.
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Earlier bikes had air, with a valve in the end of the left handlebar. Harley dropped it, but I'm not sure when. You should have an owners manual for your bike, which will tell you all about it, if not you can download one from the HD website, by registering as an owner.
There are plenty of threads in here on lowering your bike at both ends, so get yourself a long dring and browse!
There are plenty of threads in here on lowering your bike at both ends, so get yourself a long dring and browse!
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Are you sure he is a friend? I have an 01 FLRH and there are 2 valves. Aft is rear shocks and forward is front.
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You don't need a Damn service manual to adjust your suspension air levels. The owners manual tells you how to adjust it.