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#498694 donelam304 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 620 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Hey smoke, do you have to pre-set your air pressure or can you change it on the fly? How much aire pressure do you need. Is it dependent upon if you are 2 up and baggage or what...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #498702 smokescreens (User) lifes better riding twins Platinum Boarder Posts: 10085 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   You can change on the fly its just alot slower than if your body weight is off of it. air pressure is totally up to payload. Tampa has his on a pressure switch (120psi) for a solo rider so I would think im about the same at 220lbs. And I would say 130-135psi for 2 up and gear. The air shock will come with a compressor.   Logged     feel free to look thru my albums email me at jasonwoody1982@yahoo.com my 2005 midnight 1700 ORIGINAL ROAD SLAMMER   The administrator has disabled public write access. #498708 TampaSVT (User) Life is hard. It's harder if yer' stupid(J.Wayne) Platinum Boarder Posts: 5054 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   smokescreens wrote: You can change on the fly its just alot slower than if your body weight is off of it. air pressure is totally up to payload. Tampa has his on a pressure switch (120psi) for a solo rider so I would think im about the same at 220lbs. And I would say 130-135psi for 2 up and gear. The air shock will come with a compressor. Smoke is correct. 120lbs of air pressure takes it up to stock height and firms it up pretty good at that pressure. I typically take a few pounds out to go riding 1-up so I get a little bounce. I'm only 160-170 soaking wet... I can't speak to 2-up. But, it's just a matter of adding more air until you hit that sweet spot. The pressure switch just automates stopping the compressor at a certain point. But, if you put it on a toggle like it's designed, you can set it at whatever pressure is appropriate for the weight. I think Tricky calls maximum pressure at 180'ish. That should probably be enough pressure for most any weight. Rich   Logged     Last Edit: 2012/06/02 22:21 By TampaSVT.   2008 Road Star Tricky Air Ride(remote controlled) 6-degree Raked Front-end Ape Hangers Internal Wiring RoadHouse Dooleys Featured in V-Twin Magazine, August 2012 Online Photo Album   The administrator has disabled public write access. #498709 shacky (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 834 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I have progressive spring with stock shock. Only 13K+ on my bike though. Still wasn't happy till I put progressive springs in front. They make it a totally different bike!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #498712 mkayx (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1436 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   plus 1 on doing the front springs as well   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #498730 Edge51 (User) 2000 Roadstar Platinum Boarder Posts: 2202 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I went with the 465 progressive shock .....I luv it....2 up my mrs. & I + leathers....pushin 600 +...and now no bottoming....life is good. (think I'm gonna look at lighter leathers..haha)   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #498742 theGRINDER (User) NO REGRETS! Platinum Boarder Posts: 2782 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I needed a beefier suspension as well... tried the big boar and tricky... not good enough... I went with the air bag setup... now I can haul whatever I want or need with no worries of bottoming out... if I air it up enuf, its like riding a rigid... best air ride hands down...   Logged     Photo Album   The administrator has disabled public write access. #498751 workharddieproud (User) "HALF GUILTY, HALF INSANE" Platinum Boarder Posts: 1049 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Do you have to buy a special tool or the Baron's spring removal tool to change out just the rear spring?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #498757 donelam304 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 620 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Thanks y'all. Greatly appreciated...   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #498758 Gonzodad (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 162 Re:i need a beefier rear suspension 11 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I bought a GL1800 rear shock off of Ebay for $80. It is rated for 900lbs and has a hydraulic preload adjustment that can be done on the fly. Best upgrade so far and a great price over $800 air systems.   Logged     2004 XV1700 Original Roadwing Version!!   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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