Can you rebuild Harley air shocks?
The OEM Harley air shock is a very basic shock and, as you point out, easy to rebuild; not much going on inside the shock. So you can rebuild a shock that doesn’t work well and have a rebuilt shock that doesn’t work well.
How many air shocks does a Harley Davidson have?
. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon. HD 159 Ohlins Shocks for ALL Harley Davidson FLH/FLT Touring Motorcycles 1998-Newer with FREE Preload Settings! . Only 16 left in stock – order soon.
Why do shocks sag on a Harley Davidson?
This adjustment puts pressure on the spring to compensate for the weight of the bike and load. You want to have the shocks compress, or sag, only about 1/3 of their total travel with you (and your passenger) sitting on the bike with a normal load.
How do you replace shocks on a Harley Davidson?
Keep the shock upright to prevent oil from spilling out of the air hose fitting. Support the rear wheel as you remove the lower bolt and washers from the other shock. Gently lower the wheel to the ground. Then, remove the upper shock bolt and washers, keeping the shock upright as you do.
Why are the shocks on my Street Glide so soft?
This means the shock is usually too harsh or too soft for most conditions. For lowered bikes like Street Glides, it is even worse, because those model shocks have only two inches of travel, compared to the three inches on the rest of the line.
What kind of rear shocks does a Harley Davidson use?
Fits 2018 Street Glide FLHX 02-21 harley lowering kit for touring Rear Shocks 17 Road Glide FLTRX 14 Ultra Limited FLHTK 19 SGS 08 Electra Glide Ultra 14 SG Road King Special (02-21 up Touring models) . . . Temporarily out of stock.
How much air does a Street Glide rear shock need?
Cant seem to find the right rear shock air pressure for my street glide. Total weight with the wife is 380 pounds. I’ve tried 25 to 40 pounds and we still seem to be bottoming out. Every bump is hitting hard. How much air do these shocks need. Am I putting in too much. When I run solo, 18 pounds is perfect.
When do new Harley Davidson Electra Glide shocks come out?
Only 15 left in stock – order soon. . In stock on May 11, 2021. BlackPath – Fits 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Harley-Davidson 1″ 2″ or 3″ Adjustable Rear Lowering Kit Touring Models + Street Glide + Road Glide + Electra Glide + Ultra Glide + Road King Motorcycle Drop (Black) High Carbon Steel .
What should air pressure be on Harley shocks?
DO NOT use a shop compressor to add air, as it’s a tiny volume and over pressures easily. You can use on of the little 12v compressors, just do a little at a time. Best bet is the special shock pump from Harley. Most shocks need regular air adjustments. I weigh 245 and keep mine at 20psi.