air pressure settings rear shocks

kudzufarmer · 09-12-2009, 07:52 PM

I just got my progressive zero loss pump today....waht are yall running for settings on the shocks ....both air pressure and shock setting?

dogdoc · 09-12-2009, 09:03 PM

Good rule of thumb is 10 lbs of air per 1 setting on the rebound. Example 30 lbs and number lll on the rebound. All depends on how fat you are and how much your hauling. :-)

bobzinger · 09-14-2009, 12:45 PM

Hey I resemble that remark! I run 37lbs at III when 2 up with gear. I figure 550 lb load.

indianapilot · 09-14-2009, 08:44 PM

When I bought my '04 Nomad in June, it rode like a buckboard. I finally bought a zero loss pump and found out why. It had 42# on both sides and was set to 4. I'm now down to 12# and 2 and it rides much better. I'm 220# and ride alone.

TL

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-14-2009, 10:11 PM

I have 37 in both sides. I weigh 205 and ride one up.

goldstar225 · 09-16-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm running 30# (measured with bike on the ground) at 3 on rebound damping. Most of my riding is 2 up with a total weight of about 380. Firm but not harsh.

blowndodge · 09-16-2009, 11:01 AM

With a car tire I can run 25lbs on the 2nd click and it's still a really soft ride. I'm 235lbs..

**jestephens** · 09-16-2009, 11:15 AM

I ride mostly solo. I'm 225lbs and use 25psi on setting #1. I use setting #2 with a passenger (and no additional luggage).

carolinakid1 · 09-18-2009, 09:26 PM

I am 315 lbs. and ride 30 lbs and 3 for now.

09-14-2009, 12:45 PM	#3
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	air pressure settings rear shocks Hey I resemble that remark! I run 37lbs at III when 2 up with gear. I figure 550 lb load. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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09-14-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
indianapilot Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highland, In Posts: 19	air pressure settings rear shocks When I bought my '04 Nomad in June, it rode like a buckboard. I finally bought a zero loss pump and found out why. It had 42# on both sides and was set to 4. I'm now down to 12# and 2 and it rides much better. I'm 220# and ride alone. TL
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09-14-2009, 10:11 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	air pressure settings rear shocks I have 37 in both sides. I weigh 205 and ride one up. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-16-2009, 10:22 AM	#6
goldstar225 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 211	air pressure settings rear shocks I'm running 30# (measured with bike on the ground) at 3 on rebound damping. Most of my riding is 2 up with a total weight of about 380. Firm but not harsh.
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09-16-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	air pressure settings rear shocks With a car tire I can run 25lbs on the 2nd click and it's still a really soft ride. I'm 235lbs.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-12-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	air pressure settings rear shocks I just got my progressive zero loss pump today....waht are yall running for settings on the shocks ....both air pressure and shock setting? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-12-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	air pressure settings rear shocks Good rule of thumb is 10 lbs of air per 1 setting on the rebound. Example 30 lbs and number lll on the rebound. All depends on how fat you are and how much your hauling. :-)
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09-16-2009, 11:15 AM	#8
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	air pressure settings rear shocks I ride mostly solo. I'm 225lbs and use 25psi on setting #1. I use setting #2 with a passenger (and no additional luggage). __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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09-18-2009, 09:26 PM	#9
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	air pressure settings rear shocks I am 315 lbs. and ride 30 lbs and 3 for now. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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