air pressure setting rear shocks

kudzufarmer · 09-12-2009, 07:53 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?

cactusjack · 09-12-2009, 08:15 PM

20 lbs and setting "numero tres" for me. I'm a big boy.

kudzufarmer · 09-12-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

20 lbs and setting "numero tres" for me. I'm a big boy.

thanks...I am too....250 + I will try that and see how it feels

dkdixie · 09-12-2009, 10:28 PM

20 lbs and #3 for me.....and I'm a little guy

pagemastr · 09-13-2009, 05:48 AM

The only reason I put any air in at all was for two up riding, I was bottoming out on occasion. 15# cured that, and damping left at stock (#2 I think).

bigsid1 · 09-13-2009, 06:52 AM

0 lbs and #2 setting

fakebikerdude59 · 09-13-2009, 08:15 AM

10# and No. 2 for me solo. 20# and No. 2 for 2-up

VulcanE · 09-13-2009, 08:15 AM

I'm a pretty good size fellow too, and settings vary by load....
Solo 17-20 psi and rebound at 3 (I like the ride a little stiff) ;)
2-up 20-25 " " " " 3
2-up loaded down for a trip 25-30 psi and rebound at 4

drno · 09-13-2009, 08:35 AM

1700nomad, solo 10-12 and damp = 2, with wife and gear 18-20 damp = 3 or 4 depending on road.

cantridenuf · 09-13-2009, 03:25 PM

Solo rider, I use setting #2 and 15# pressure. I'm 185 lbs.

redjay · 09-13-2009, 04:31 PM

30 psi and #1 solo . With a passenger #3.

dogdoc · 09-13-2009, 06:49 PM

anywhere from 0 lbs to 30 lbs depending on the load and passenger and rebound 1-4 depending.

toophun · 09-13-2009, 07:39 PM

I did 35lbs. & #3 for trip with 2-up and trailer and it was great. I've been @ 0 & #2 solo, to soft, gonna put 15lbs in.

carolinakid1 · 09-17-2009, 08:56 PM

315 lbs so I am trying 30 lbs and 3 at the moment.

**ringadingh** · 09-17-2009, 09:14 PM

I like 35lbs and #3, it works for me.

09-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#4
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,625	air pressure setting rear shocks 20 lbs and #3 for me.....and I'm a little guy __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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09-13-2009, 05:48 AM	#5
pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	air pressure setting rear shocks The only reason I put any air in at all was for two up riding, I was bottoming out on occasion. 15# cured that, and damping left at stock (#2 I think). Login or Register to Remove Ads
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bigsid1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: port charlotte florida Posts: 254	air pressure setting rear shocks 0 lbs and #2 setting __________________ 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide Special
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fakebikerdude59 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 108	air pressure setting rear shocks 10# and No. 2 for me solo. 20# and No. 2 for 2-up
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09-13-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	air pressure setting rear shocks I'm a pretty good size fellow too, and settings vary by load.... Solo 17-20 psi and rebound at 3 (I like the ride a little stiff) ;) 2-up 20-25 " " " " 3 2-up loaded down for a trip 25-30 psi and rebound at 4 __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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09-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	air pressure setting 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, 08:15 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	air pressure setting rear shocks 20 lbs and setting "numero tres" for me. I'm a big boy. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-13-2009, 08:35 AM	#9
drno Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 294	air pressure setting rear shocks 1700nomad, solo 10-12 and damp = 2, with wife and gear 18-20 damp = 3 or 4 depending on road. __________________ Made ya Look
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cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	air pressure setting rear shocks Solo rider, I use setting #2 and 15# pressure. I'm 185 lbs.
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09-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	air pressure setting rear shocks 30 psi and #1 solo . With a passenger #3.
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	air pressure setting rear shocks anywhere from 0 lbs to 30 lbs depending on the load and passenger and rebound 1-4 depending.
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09-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#13
toophun Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 272	air pressure setting rear shocks I did 35lbs. & #3 for trip with 2-up and trailer and it was great. I've been @ 0 & #2 solo, to soft, gonna put 15lbs in.
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09-17-2009, 08:56 PM	#14
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	air pressure setting rear shocks 315 lbs so I am trying 30 lbs and 3 at the moment. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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09-17-2009, 09:14 PM	#15
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	air pressure setting rear shocks I like 35lbs and #3, it works for me. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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