I ride solo on my ultra @25psi (195weight) TWO & pulling my trailer I bump it up to 30 -35 psi depending on how loaded my trailer is.

 

I weigh 185 and keep 8-10psi in my rk classic for solo.

For a long trip with two up and baggage I'll bump it to 15.

 

i don't run any air front or back.haven't for years. for me, it rides better.

 

No air in this pic and can ride it no problem, SLAMMED. Shocks are instantly adjustable, riding or parked, from 13.5 to 9.5". www.dragginbaggers.com

 

Zero in my shocks, 30 lbs. in my solo saddle. I'm 220 lbs. (but on a diet) and the ride is just fine. I only ride one up.

I haven't had a drink in ten days, not in a row though. Ride straight..............

 

I usually keep around 20 to 30 in the rear, closer to 30 or 35 if riding 2up.

 

quite a range of pressures

interesting, some of you guys run much more than the moco suggest, others ride with zero pounds...

i'll have to experiment more with it... 5 lbs for me seems a little harsh ride, again it may be due to the lowered stance of the custom... Also this is my first bagger and air shock setup, so I have nothing to compare it to..

thanks for replies

ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie"

 

I usually ride 22-25# solo or two up. I am real comfortable there 192# me 120# the Mrs.
Hook

 

My Custom came from the dealer at 10 PSI, but I increased it to 15 PSI and believe it improved the handling without making a noticeable difference in ride quality.

You might keep in mind that when adding air to the shocks, you should be careful not to over-inflate [and perhaps blow the shocks] as it doesn't take much volume to increase the pressure several PSI's. In other words, a little bit of air goes a long way.

I don't have a bicycle or dedicated hand pump for the shocks. I found if I open the valve on my portable air tank, charge the hose, and turn off the valve, the volume on the hose is enough to raise the air shocks 2-3 PSI at a time.

 

I'm 205. Not sure exactly how much is in there now, but I run a two-up weight all of the time. I like the stiffer ride better on my FLHR.

 

I weigh 190# and ride mostly solo. I like 10 - 12 pounds in the shocks.

With a passenger or load, about 15.

I personally think it's best to run a few pounds, even if it's only 3 or 4. I see a lot of baggers going down the road squatted down in the rear, which can't be good for handling.

 

shock air pressure

well, I'm 175, really I am, and I've been following the manual.
I did "spring" for the moco pump, and actually it seems to work really well. Yep, a little pricey though, like all their shiit.
I'm gonna pump it up today to 10 and try that. We'll see!^rolleyez^

ace57
'06 FLHRS "mattie the carb'd dinosaur"

 

I dumped the air shocks on my Custom simple because I could not get them adjusted where the wife wasn't getting slammed every time we hit a bump/ridge in the road. I have the Harley air pump so I tried dialing it in as precise points to test. I could never find a point that she was satisfied with. I weigh in at 180 while she's about 150. My opinion is that the OEM shocks where just made for heavier riders. Although I agree as mentioned above the Custom is never going to ride as nice as the taller shocks. I had a Fatboy that rode better than this one stock.

Finally went with Progressive 440s standard. THe tech at Progressive told me the standard was designed for solo riders up to 225. The new shocks have made a difference in the ride which even the wife is now satisfied with.

 

i'm 190...er 200..........awright 210.

i keep about 6 psi riding solo

 

I'm 90, run solo most of the time on my EGC. I keep the rear pumped up to about 25. It seems to ride better. As soon as I can afford to, I am going to dump the air shocks for the Progressive's, then I don't have to worry about this stuff anymore

 

I'm 90, run solo most of the time on my EGC.

90 years old? 90 lbs weight?

Some kind of record here methinks!

:dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

 

FLHRS air shocks

For the Custom, the manual says 5 lbs with solo and no load. However, mine will bottom out on normal street imperfections, so I upped it to 15 and it is much better; no more bottoming. I have not noticed an reduction in ride quality. I might even go higher. I weigh 185.

 

90 years old? 90 lbs weight?

Some kind of record here methinks!

:dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

I weigh 190, but type like I am 90 years old. :duh?:

 

I weigh 230, my wife probably 150to 160. I run about 25# solo and about 32# 2 up when the tourpack is on and loaded. I got a friend that just put the Progressive 440 Heavy Duty on his Ultraclassic, rides 2 up and he and his wife loved the ride (we just did 2155 miles in 6 days a week or so ago). I like the air adjustment, but I am thinking when I get a few more miles on my RK standard, I probably will go the Progressive route myself. I don't always think to adjust the air according to how I am riding and a few pounds makes a difference either way.

 

I am about 215 lbs and have been running 30# with my tour pak on the King. Gives a stiffer ride with more control. Works for me.

 

Are the airshocks the same on the Custom and the Ultras?

'05 RK Custom here. I'm 205 and run 8 solo and 12 two up. 5 psi bottomed out solo.

 

I weigh around 230 and I run 7 to 10 pounds in my SG when solo. That seems to work well around here with our roads.

 

...I also know the RK custom is not gonna ride as well as the taller RK's....

I use 12" Progressive 440s Heavy Duty. With them you will ride better than 13" air shocks on the taller RKs. Since you're light (for a HD rider) and are looking for solo. You could go with the 440 standard duty.

 

Picked up my FLHTI from the dealer... kinda felt a little hard out back, turns out it had 18psi. Lowered to 10 and it was much better. I weigh all of 145# soaking wet. I am gonna drop it down to zero and see how it feels....

 

I use 12" Progressive 440s Heavy Duty. With them you will ride better than 13" air shocks on the taller RKs. Since you're light (for a HD rider) and are looking for solo. You could go with the 440 standard duty.

Genoway,
I weigh 230 lbs. Which shock do you recomend for my weight? The standard or heavy duty?

Thanks