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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2009, 08:43:47 PM »
Quote from: grc on January 05, 2009, 08:34:52 PM
Makes a difference Mike if you have the full length shocks, or the lowered shocks that come on the SEEG's, SERK's, and I believe on the SERG's as well. 

I run around 20 solo (180 lbs. nekkid), 45-50 two-up.  The shorter shocks also have a higher max pressure (50) than the standard length.

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Mine are full length. I knew there had to be something different. OBTW I'm a slim trim 250lbs. Just short for my weight 5'11". ;D
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2009, 12:17:24 PM »
Then all of you have this suspension air pump and you would say that i need it too ?
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2009, 01:47:42 PM »
Quote from: Highjagger on January 07, 2009, 12:17:24 PM
Then all of you have this suspension air pump and you would say that i need it too ?


If you've got air shocks on the bike you need the pump to adjust them.  It's a must-have item.  In fact it's stupid they're not supplied as basic equipment with the bikes.  The stock shocks are so poor, however, that given a choice between buying a pump and buying better shocks I'd buy better shocks.
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2009, 02:20:26 PM »
Ok, so what am I missing? I think the factory shocks are OK. What should I be looking for that I'm missing. I have a feeling I'll be opening the wallet again real soon...... :multi:
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2009, 02:22:38 PM »
Quote from: wbrinker on January 07, 2009, 02:20:26 PM
Ok, so what am I missing? I think the factory shocks are OK. What should I be looking for that I'm missing. I have a feeling I'll be opening the wallet again real soon...... :multi:


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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2009, 02:43:36 PM »
Quote from: wbrinker on January 07, 2009, 02:20:26 PM
Ok, so what am I missing? I think the factory shocks are OK. What should I be looking for that I'm missing. I have a feeling I'll be opening the wallet again real soon...... :multi:
You not missing anything yet... until you buy more shocks then you'll be missing $$$ :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

I still have my stock (factory) shocks too, but I've been told I'm a "hard a___" :nixweiss: :D :D

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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2009, 02:45:31 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on January 07, 2009, 02:43:36 PM
You not missing anything yet... until you buy more shocks then you'll be missing $$$ :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

I still have my stock (factory) shocks too, but I've been told I'm a "hard a___" :nixweiss: :D :D

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No one should use Dood's ass for a suspension comparison.   His has extra bits.  And he only rides across the street anyway.
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2009, 02:47:53 PM »
Quote from: Twolanerider on January 07, 2009, 02:45:31 PM

No one should use Dood's ass for a suspension comparison.   His has extra bits.  And he only rides across the street anyway.
Don't be hating. :P ::) :D ;D

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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2009, 02:49:24 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on January 07, 2009, 02:47:53 PM
Don't be hating. :P ::) :D ;D

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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2009, 04:18:03 PM »
You guys are too funny!!

I just read about the hype over this shock and that shock and figured I must be missing something. The '09 SEUC rides so much better than the '08 SERK, the '08 SERK rode like chit, so I get it on that model, so I just figured the shock issue was over.
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #25 on: January 08, 2009, 04:49:26 AM »
Quote from: Highjagger on January 03, 2009, 03:03:39 AM
Does your dealer have asked you whether you ride solo or what is your weight and adapted the air-pressure in the rear shocks ?
Or do you make this for your own ?
Do you have a pump ?
Is it easy to change the pressure ?
What is the pressure you drive with which weight on the bike ?
Hi there,

a.) The dealer did not bother.
b.) Yep.
c.) Yes. I bought the little one from Harley-Davison.
d.) Very easy
e.) It varies.

I suggest you get the pump, it is not expensive, and run a couple of experiments with different pressure. You'll quickly find out, what you like best.

Word of caution: Do not use the pressure pumps at the gas stations - they are way to powerful.

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« Reply #26 on: January 08, 2009, 05:39:53 AM »
THXS , I ordered , another 50 bucks  ::)
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2009, 08:15:55 AM »
Quote from: Highjagger on January 08, 2009, 05:39:53 AM
THXS , I ordered , another 50 bucks  ::)
Yep. This site makes you spend money ;-)

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« Reply #28 on: January 08, 2009, 08:55:03 AM »
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Re: rear shocks air pressure ?
« Reply #29 on: January 08, 2009, 02:02:44 PM »
There's a big difference between the new shocks on the 09 frames and previous years.  I run 12-15 in my RG but on the SERG I'm running 25-30.  Manual states you can go up to 50 and recommends it if you have a TP and passenger. 
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