Rear Shox air pressure - what's best?

cbutteris · 04-08-2010, 07:53 PM

I read the manual on setting the rear shock pressure but it lacks detail. By the way, any 150 lb Nomad riders out there? ???

I think there were some past tips posted about using equalizer lines between the shocks - sounds like a good idea.

Any suggestions on the best kind of pump to go with?

Yellow Jacket · 04-08-2010, 08:16 PM

Something like this?

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=15544

cbutteris · 04-08-2010, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the redirect. Now sure how I missed that thread. ?

I'll be ordering one up!

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-08-2010, 11:47 PM

At that price it seems like a good deal.

Netnorske · 04-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Rear shock air pressure is a matter of personal comfort...in other words...whatever feels right for you. When I ride two-up on long trips loaded with gear....I run about 34 psi. Running solo with no luggage I could run about 15 and have a nice cushy ride. They come from the factory with zero in them, so add what you think you need.

NEVER use anything but a hand pump (zero-loss from Progressive) and never add more than 43 psi or you will blow the seals!

landman · 04-09-2010, 01:05 PM

i run 20#'s in the shocks and the number 3 setting on the rebound.

phenrichs · 04-09-2010, 02:33 PM

riding solo I think I run around 14 - 20 and the dials are set at 2. I weigh 225. It is a little bouncy on big bumps but over all pretty comfy.

reaper · 04-10-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

Something like this?

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=15544

Received my pump the other day. Appears well made, gauge appears to be accurate also.

dabull · 06-11-2010, 04:20 PM

i JUST got the saddlebags off to try out the zero loss pump,,,,works well...easy enuff to say the dial looks "the same" for both sides....so, looks like 14 lbs....

BUT

what i discovered when i pulled the bags of was that the R shock was dialed in on 1, and the Left shock was dialed to 4 !!!!

redjay · 06-11-2010, 07:59 PM

No need to take the bags off to check the air pressure. I do take the seats off though.
#1, air pressure 10 psi, 220 lb rider. If I have a passenger, #4, 30 psi.

dabull · 06-11-2010, 08:16 PM

forget to mention...i went to #2, and 21psi

bobzinger · 06-12-2010, 03:06 PM

Me too...34psi loaded 2upo with gear and knobs set on III. But run 20/II solo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

Rear shock air pressure is a matter of personal comfort...in other words...whatever feels right for you. When I ride two-up on long trips loaded with gear....I run about 34 psi. Running solo with no luggage I could run about 15 and have a nice cushy ride. They come from the factory with zero in them, so add what you think you need.

NEVER use anything but a hand pump (zero-loss from Progressive) and never add more than 43 psi or you will blow the seals!

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landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? i run 20#'s in the shocks and the number 3 setting on the rebound. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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04-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#7
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? riding solo I think I run around 14 - 20 and the dials are set at 2. I weigh 225. It is a little bouncy on big bumps but over all pretty comfy.
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06-11-2010, 04:20 PM	#9
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? i JUST got the saddlebags off to try out the zero loss pump,,,,works well...easy enuff to say the dial looks "the same" for both sides....so, looks like 14 lbs.... BUT what i discovered when i pulled the bags of was that the R shock was dialed in on 1, and the Left shock was dialed to 4 !!!!
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04-08-2010, 07:53 PM	#1
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? I read the manual on setting the rear shock pressure but it lacks detail. By the way, any 150 lb Nomad riders out there? ??? I think there were some past tips posted about using equalizer lines between the shocks - sounds like a good idea. Any suggestions on the best kind of pump to go with? __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-08-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? Something like this? http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=15544 __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? At that price it seems like a good deal. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-11-2010, 07:59 PM	#10
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? No need to take the bags off to check the air pressure. I do take the seats off though. #1, air pressure 10 psi, 220 lb rider. If I have a passenger, #4, 30 psi.
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dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Rear Shox air pressure - what's best? forget to mention...i went to #2, and 21psi
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