I have the standard air shocks on my 09 SERG, actually, they are 13" instead of 12", but are stock Harley shocks.
Has anyone ever added a compressor to your bike to be able to adjust on the fly, and if so, what is the proper procedure to do this?
I have 2 different pumps that I can use. These are for use with air ride seat style pumps.
What kind of rocker switch did you use?
Did you also install a gauge somewhere?
Thx

 

I don't think the shocks take a lot of pressure, 2 up fully loaded is 50 IIRC, a single rider can be as low as 5PSI

A compressor and that small a volume are not a good mix, you will blow seals the first time you make a mistake. That is why the bicycle pump is used.

Personally, Progressive Suspension coil overs are my choice, I thought the air shocks s*cked.

 

the pressure in the stock shocks adjusts the compression ( damping) and rebound- not the overall length as with some custom applications.

as you are unlikely to suddenly add a 100 pounds of weight while riding, adjustment of the stock shocks on the road isn't really necessary.


unlike many- I have had very good results from the stock shocks on both 1995 and 2009 touring bikes.
I have a pretty clear idea of how to adjust for changes in the load.
I usually mount up 12" when in town and they work ok considering they have 2/3 the travel

mike

 

If you really want the ability of adjusting your shocks while riding, you
need to buy some new shocks.

 

that is the great thing about coil overs, if I pick up a passenger in my travels I can add 2 turns of pre load while she is getting her gear on and be good to go

 

Op, I think I get where you are going with this. You want to be able to fine tune the ride while riding. I would recommend an air pressure gauge mounted where you can see it. A momentary rocker switch paired with relays for the high amperage isolation. A low volume pump will work nicely. Even a cheap tire inflator pump. But without a gauge, you could blow up your shocks accidentally.

 

Arnott makes adjustable shocks. I have them on my Road King. I have the 12" bilstein version. they are adjusted with the onboard compressor. If I was to do it again I would get the 11 way adjustable version.
http://www.arnottairsuspension.com/p...sp?groupId=136

 

Wheel dock makes an on board compressor with gauge for the air shocks. Pretty slick design.

http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/ez-air

 

Doesn't appear to be a compressor to me, just a remote gauge & fill port?

 

Whoops was told it was. Pays to read further. I have progressive so didn't check it out from friend.