Rear shock Air Pressure

[starwolf]

Need to clarify.... Within the manual, it states that I have to have the rear wheel off the ground when adjusting the air pressure in the shock. However, i've seen that you have to adjust this sometimes during a ride....

So my question is, do you get an accurate reading even if the rear wheel is on the ground?

When I checked, the right had approximately 10 psi and the left had 0. So I bumped up the right to 15 and set the left to 15. I'm checking here first, but I will take a test drive here shortly....

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[macmac]

I think what the deal is, is that to get the exact same psi in both shocks if you open them to the air with the wheel hanging, and close the valves off, you get exactly what ever air pressure the area you ar in at that time has..

Do I do that? no bloomin way!

But I do have a progressive one does both filler, and a gauge on the set up too boot.

Depending on what I am going to do I run from 0 psi to 24 psi.

With out a one does it all filler, you are gonna get hog tied if you are an exacting sort of guy, and the shocks should be with in 1/2 pound of one another.

[starwolf]

I've been thinking that it was just me or maybe the road.... I don't know if the pressure in each had anything to do with it.... but its felt like to me that the bike would often pull to the right.... from what I read the difference in pressure may have been the culprit.... any how.... they now have the same at least according to the gauge.... I've got one that has a small hand pump with the guage attached... and a release button if I want to let air out... anyway, they are both set to as close to as I can 15psi in both sides...

It didn't really seem to run that different... it was a short test ride... not long at all.. but we shall see... planning a longer ride tomorrow... Just want to get it right.... going on a long trip over next week..... looking at about 3K miles total for the week...

[cantridenuf]

Starwolf, I'm also trying to get my shocks dialed in. A Progressive pump is definitely in my future but as part of my winter project list I will be installing the Progressive Balance Kit. At around 25 bucks and a simple install; one fitting to air up both sides, and they stay exactly matched. Doesn't come with a gauge like Macs setup but I can live without that. A no-brainer mod IMO.

[dkdixie]

Originally Posted by macmac

I think what the deal is, is that to get the exact same psi in both shocks if you open them to the air with the wheel hanging, and close the valves off, you get exactly what ever air pressure the area you ar in at that time has..

Do I do that? no bloomin way!

But I do have a progressive one does both filler, and a gauge on the set up too boot.

mac, where did you get the guage, etc for your set-up?

Depending on what I am going to do I run from 0 psi to 24 psi.

With out a one does it all filler, you are gonna get hog tied if you are an exacting sort of guy, and the shocks should be with in 1/2 pound of one another.

mac, where did you get the guage, etc for your set-up?

[bobzinger]

Fully loaded and 2-up. 35PSI.

[BudMan]

I have a guage on mine as well. I couldn't find one
locally that was 1/8" so I ordered it here.


http://valvesandinstruments.com/pres...05-01b-60.html

It showed up at the house in less than a week.

[BudMan]

I guess I should have added that I used fittings that I
Got here.
http://www.poweraire.com/instant-fit...1_573_578.html
and here
http://www.poweraire.com/instant-fit...1_573_590.html
and here
http://www.poweraire.com/instant-fit...1_573_576.html
The Progressive Balance kit requires a 10/32 thread.

2- 10/32 thread to push lock 90's
1- "Y"
1- 1/8" Female thread adapter to fit guage

I used a small piece of flat alum. approx. 1/8"x3/4"x3"
as a bracket. I used the upper bolt on the rear crash
bar to bolt the bracket to the bike.

I don't know if I have explained this very well, but maybe it will help.

[starwolf]

I actually picked up the HD brand from the local dealer.... it was $44, the other's that I've seen have been around $57.... this one has the guage mounted right on the pump and its 60 psi....

I'll check them later tonight... but when I checked last night... all seemed well...