Rear Shock Pressure

[ringadingh]

I rin mine at setting #3 with 35 lbs of air, cured the bottoming out and rides much better than no air at all.

[spork]

If anyone is in the Houston area and wants to use a suspension pump, I have one and my shop is always open.:)

I will also bring it to the Rally in ES so we can use it then also if needed.

I was just given the Motion Pro pump by a former Classic owner. He apparently has no need of it with his new Concours 14.

[jayc]

Here's a link to the pump I mentioned the other day.

vin

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/1031.html

That's a good price. I paid more than that for the Progressive brand, and it looks to be the same thing. Also heard, Harley sells a progressive pump (with their label) for less than Progressive.

[flightdoc]

I'm confussed about the max air pressure for the shocks. I don't have access to my owners manuel for anopther 2=3 weeks. Could someone look it up for us? I was definitley told that 20lbs was the max pressure. I'd love to know and sure many of us need to know.

[Top Cat]

My 2007 manuel says 43 psi is max.

[oldmanriver]

2005 my manual says 43 lbs also is max.

[flightdoc]

thanks guys

[jayc]

"i run 50psi in my rear shocks"
I believe 43 is the max that should be put in the shocks. Per mom.

[spork]

I just wanted to thank you all for the information in this thread. This is why I love this type of environment. Great knowledge floating around in this place.

I checked the shocks and they were at 2 pounds a piece. I thought there was nothing wrong with the ride with shock setting at 3 when solo and 4 when taking a trip and loaded down. I just went to shock settng 3 and 26 pounds in wach and this thing is like a totally new ride. I can't wait to get it out on the road and see if some of the pogo stick effect resolves in the corners.

Thanks!

[flightdoc]

thanks for the info gang

"And what pressure? The good news is you need to go for a ride (take the pump with you). Ride the roads you normally enjoy traveling on. Are they billiard board smooth? You'll need little or maybe zero pressure. Got dips? You'll need a bit more. Got potholes? A lot more. Speed bumps are the worst. If any of these things cause your bike to bottom out at speeds you'd normally hit them at, put in some air. If you generally ride two up be sure and do this test with your passenger. When the bike doesn't bottom out any more under the most severe test you expect to give it you've found your pressure. Remember if you're on a trip carrying more than the normal amount of gear you might need to add a couple of pounds. Never exceed the manufacturers suggested 43 pound maximum."

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