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VIDEO& BLOG-In this tutorial video I show you how to adjust your rear air suspension on your Harley Davidson touring model. I am using Lurch's 2008 Harley Davidson Street Glide in this video, but the air suspension shocks have been used on many other Harley Davidson touring models over a long period of time. Additionally, in the video and this blog I provide you with a recommended preload settings chart.
I had a 2011 Harley Street Glide prior to purchasing my 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, which had the adjustable air type rear suspension, so I am very familiar with it. I also have a tutorial video and blog on the adjustment knob on my 2014 Street Glide Special suspension.
VIDEO-Manual Adjust Harley Davidson Street Glide Touring Rear Suspension
You will need a small portable air pump to adjust the shocks/suspension on your Harley Davidson touring motorcycle. Harley does make a small portable air pump that has some benefits. There are other companies that make an air pump too.
Harley Davidson Touring Suspension Air Pump-54630-03A
NOTES
- Do not exceed max GVWR or GAWR
- ON FLHX MODELS: Always clear the line by adding 3-5 psi (21-35 kPa) before releasing air from the pump's valve, but do not exceed 50 psi (345 kPa).
- ON ALL BUT FLHX MODELS: Always clear the line by adding 3-5 psi (21-35 kPa) before releasing air from the pump's valve, but do not exceed 35 psi (241 kPa).
Here is an alternative that works just the same and is cheaper on Amazon:
Bagger Werx 07-012 Motorcycle Air Shock Hand Pump
CAUTION
Never use an air compressor to adjust your Harley Davidson suspension/shocks. Doing so can ruin your suspension system and is too powerful.
Low profile rear suspension recommended air pressures: FLHX (STREET GLIDE)
| Shock Load | Total Weight | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Rider | up to 160 lbs (0-73 kg) | 0-5 psi (0-35 kPa) |
| Solo Rider | 160-200 lbs (73-91 kg) | 0-10 psi (0-69 kPa) |
| Solo Rider | Over 200 lbs (91 kg) | 5-10 psi (35-69 kPa) |
| Rider with passenger weight of | up to 150 lbs (0-68 kg) | 20-30 psi (138-207 kPa) |
| Rider with passenger weight of | over 150 lbs (over 68 kg) | 25-35 psi (172-241 kPa) |
| Maximum GVWR | See Label | 40-50 psi (276-345 kPa) |
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