Air Pressure in Shocks???
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We ride two up loaded and were bottoming out on big bumps. On our last trip I bumped the pressure from 20 to 30 psi (50 psi max for 2010) and it made a huge difference. No more bottoming out. I bought the harley pump.
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I have the exact same problem!
And my wife, well, nevermind...
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Listen guys, even if you get the "same" pump as the Harley version.....it doesn't have the Harley shield in the gauge and besides using a non-harley version will void your warranty.
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Ride safe,
Bob.
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Went to the dealership for a service and asked them to check the Shock Pressure. Came back with "it's fine it's 12 lbs." Checked my manual and bought the pump. I needed to be running around 30... 12 would be good if I were around 150 lbs. Check the manual and buy the pump... love it and coinvienent. Much improved ride.
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From what I hear it is not uncommon.
I move the pressure up to 40 for two up riding and back down to 12 -15 psi for solo riding. But I do this at least a couple times a week and I have not shown any pressure loss between changing. I believe that if you set the pressure at one setting and rode for long periods of time without changing the pressure eventually there will be a pressure drop. Just like your car/truck/bike tires will lose some pressure over time.
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From what I hear it is not uncommon.
I move the pressure up to 40 for two up riding and back down to 12 -15 psi for solo riding. But I do this at least a couple times a week and I have not shown any pressure loss between changing. I believe that if you set the pressure at one setting and rode for long periods of time without changing the pressure eventually there will be a pressure drop. Just like your car/truck/bike tires will lose some pressure over time.
I move the pressure up to 40 for two up riding and back down to 12 -15 psi for solo riding. But I do this at least a couple times a week and I have not shown any pressure loss between changing. I believe that if you set the pressure at one setting and rode for long periods of time without changing the pressure eventually there will be a pressure drop. Just like your car/truck/bike tires will lose some pressure over time.
Ride safe,
Bob.