Air Pressure in Shocks???
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: North Jersey
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
The H-D pump is worth it. I do most of my riding two-up with my wife and run 20 to 22 lbs. I should probably put in more but I'm a little paranoid about using too much and blowing a line.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Washington
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
When my '05 was new, the shocks leaked. I used a compressor to air them up, 75 miles from home. Went to the dealer, and I was told that since I used an air compressor, my shocks wouldn't be warranty, and I needed to buy a pump. I said BS. (It was only a loose hose connection). I purchased Harley's pump and it works great. I use 20-25 psi with bike loaded. Good luck.
"Moderator & Connoisseur of Ice Cream"
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Montgomery Al
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
ORIGINAL: HDUC1
I agree with Bountyhunter. Buy the HD pump. I run mine at 26 two and 30 loaded. It makes a difference in the ride and handling with a load.
I agree with Bountyhunter. Buy the HD pump. I run mine at 26 two and 30 loaded. It makes a difference in the ride and handling with a load.
I put em at 35 last summer when VIcki and I rode with two suitcases strapped on top.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Chattanooga, TN
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
Buy a $23,000 bike and won't spend $39 for the correct air pump that is designed for the HD shocks? Or......like one post, guy buys the HD pump on e-bay for $30 and spends $8 for UPS and it's a used pump, but he save $1!
Go figure!
Go figure!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bellingham, WA
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
I had my 06 FLHTC lowered front and rear. I feel I should be using the pressure specs for FLHR & X models which have Lo Profile shocks. Lo Pro max load ranges from 40 to 50 while the FLHT max is only 20 to 35. The "powers that be" don't have an answer so I just put enough in when loaded up is around 25psi. Has anybody done the 40 or more?
Intermediate
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
Check at a local bike shop, you might be able to save $10 or $15. The HD pump is identical to the pumps used by Fox, Manitou, etc.to air up mountain bike suspension forks and rear suspension shocks. Like this one http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=39816
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Western Washington State
RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
The HD pump and presumably those noted by mcbull have the ability to disconnect with out losing the charge. I tried a less expensive bicycle pump but it wouldn't disconnect without letting the air out. Learned the lesson the hard way.
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RE: Air Pressure in Shocks???
Fatboylust, good point. The HD pump and the bike suspension pumps not only allow you to unscrew the connector without losing any air pressure, they also have bleeder buttons that will allow you to bleeed air out toexactly the presure you want.
