Air shocks
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From: E Tenn
Air shocks
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
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
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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.
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.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
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
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
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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.
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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
http://www.arnottairsuspension.com/p...sp?groupId=136
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From: Joplin, mo
Wheel dock makes an on board compressor with gauge for the air shocks. Pretty slick design.
http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/ez-air
http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/ez-air
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Wheel dock makes an on board compressor with gauge for the air shocks. Pretty slick design.
http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/ez-air
http://www.wheeldock.com/store/item/ez-air
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Whoops was told it was. Pays to read further. I have progressive so didn't check it out from friend.