Vaquero rear shocks

lakersfan4lyfe · 07-08-2018, 06:21 PM

I recently picked up a 2011 Vaquero, I believe they came with rear air shocks. Is this true ? If so where are the air valves?

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**JD Hog** · 07-08-2018, 07:53 PM

At the top of the shock facing out. if you don't see them look on the side facing in. They may have been installed backwards.

redjay · 07-08-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lakersfan4lyfe

I recently picked up a 2011 Vaquero, I believe they came with rear air shocks. Is this true ? If so where are the air valves?

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If there are no valves to add air they are probably aftermarket Progressive brand shocks.

lakersfan4lyfe · 07-08-2018, 09:23 PM

Ya definitely no air shocks .... Does look like previous owner must have swapped them.

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Demolition Man · 07-09-2018, 10:03 AM

If my partslist is correct, the vaquero should have the valve for the rear shocks under the seat. Only the Voyager has valves dirctly at the side of the shocks.

There is also a 200 euros difference between Voyager and Vaquero shocks.

Cu,
Sven

gv550 · 07-09-2018, 05:09 PM

Sven is correct, all Vaqueros came with air shocks and the schrader valves are under the seat, with hoses going to the shocks. Plastic body panels cover the top of the shocks so you may not see the hoses.

mbarr10 · 07-09-2018, 10:05 PM

And the shocks are not Self leveling ( not the right term). You must adjust each side separately. Do not use an Air compressor. Get a small hand pump that has ZERO LOSS. I use a 30 LB so the gauge is more accurate to read ( Less # on the dial). They need to be the same on each side for handling. And You really do not need to jack up the bike. You can do it on the ground. But I would support it upright if you can then fill them. Stay under 30lbs ? They say you can go more but do not think you will need to. Im running 13 at 190lbs single rider with the pre load on 3 ( side of the shocks). Go from there to make your self comfortable.

Hope that helps.

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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	At the top of the shock facing out. if you don't see them look on the side facing in. They may have been installed backwards. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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Demolition Man Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 380	If my partslist is correct, the vaquero should have the valve for the rear shocks under the seat. Only the Voyager has valves dirctly at the side of the shocks. There is also a 200 euros difference between Voyager and Vaquero shocks. Cu, Sven __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin MY LIFE - MY RULES ! 2018 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	Sven is correct, all Vaqueros came with air shocks and the schrader valves are under the seat, with hoses going to the shocks. Plastic body panels cover the top of the shocks so you may not see the hoses. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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07-09-2018, 10:05 PM	#7
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	And the shocks are not Self leveling ( not the right term). You must adjust each side separately. Do not use an Air compressor. Get a small hand pump that has ZERO LOSS. I use a 30 LB so the gauge is more accurate to read ( Less # on the dial). They need to be the same on each side for handling. And You really do not need to jack up the bike. You can do it on the ground. But I would support it upright if you can then fill them. Stay under 30lbs ? They say you can go more but do not think you will need to. Im running 13 at 190lbs single rider with the pre load on 3 ( side of the shocks). Go from there to make your self comfortable. Hope that helps. And Welcome to the site. You will find Great advice and information here. Any wrong advice will be corrected by other members. That is one of the great things here. We Hate being wrong. Please never ask what oil to use, Use what you like and everyone will be happy. If your curious just search the site you will see what I mean. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Last edited by mbarr10; 07-09-2018 at 10:13 PM.
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lakersfan4lyfe Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5	Ya definitely no air shocks .... Does look like previous owner must have swapped them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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