psi in shocks

[jazzman713]

I have a 06 police road king I ride solo and im not sure what psi I should keep in the shocks. thanks

[Don D]

Enough to prevent it from bottoming and to handle properly. The load will dictate the actual pressure needed. Don't be afraid to experiment

[jazzman713]

ok thanks i just dont want to blow it up or out

[JBarrettB]

Use only a low pressure suspension pump. Never use a compressor as the source or you will blow them out. 05psi to about 25psi is the range.

JB

[jazzman713]

thank you thats what i needed

[ultra 08]

If you are riding try starting out at 10 to 12 psi. if the ride is to hard you can let a little out but always check with a gauge the shocks don't hold much air. The beat thing to inflate them with is a small hand pump. H.D. has one with a pressure gauge right on it I leave mine in the saddle bag and I can adjust where and when I want if I need to.

[aharp]

For the life of me i cannot figure out why all my customers think theyre "bottoming out" their stock shocks. Im 200lbs and (the ex wife ) was even bigger and with the bike fully loaded with 10psi in the shocks it NEVER bottomed out. I suspect that once the shocks fully extend coming off the bumps theyre feeling them topping out. Imo, 25psi in those shocks makes it feel like a rigid.