Air Pressure in Shocks???

[Dr.Tran]

We ride two up loaded and were bottoming out on big bumps. On our last trip I bumped the pressure from 20 to 30 psi (50 psi max for 2010) and it made a huge difference. No more bottoming out. I bought the harley pump.

 

[v_me_love]

I have the exact same problem! And my wife, well, nevermind...

 

[Summmer.]

See, It works!

 

[Comrade Obama]

Listen guys, even if you get the "same" pump as the Harley version.....it doesn't have the Harley shield in the gauge and besides using a non-harley version will void your warranty.

 

[<33Mayra]

"which could result in death or serious injury."

Ride safe,

Bob.

 

[uzamakigirl]

Went to the dealership for a service and asked them to check the Shock Pressure. Came back with "it's fine it's 12 lbs." Checked my manual and bought the pump. I needed to be running around 30... 12 would be good if I were around 150 lbs. Check the manual and buy the pump... love it and coinvienent. Much improved ride.

 

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Here's a H-D pump for $39.96

 

[Karla Kay]

Hey guys. It seems I'm pumping up the shocks every 2 weeks or so. Is this normal?

 

[bluepenguin]

From what I hear it is not uncommon.

I move the pressure up to 40 for two up riding and back down to 12 -15 psi for solo riding. But I do this at least a couple times a week and I have not shown any pressure loss between changing. I believe that if you set the pressure at one setting and rode for long periods of time without changing the pressure eventually there will be a pressure drop. Just like your car/truck/bike tires will lose some pressure over time.

 

[ghafoors2005]

I would expect air temperature changes may make a difference also. Just like our tires.

Ride safe,

Bob.