Bit of help please

The smudger · Oct 16, 2011

Does anyone know if you definately need the HD suspension air pump for the AIR rear suspension on the Road King?

The guy at the dealer said yes, but it looks like a std shrader valve to me?

Also, a good reliable wheel re-furbishment company?

FERRET · Oct 16, 2011

With the BMW air suspension you can use a pedal cycle air suspension pump, even though the valve is a schrader you cant use normal pumps or compressed as the air needs putting in slowly as not to blow the seals.
Would imagine HD is the same but ime sure a more knowledgable person will be alon shortly

David Nimrod · Oct 16, 2011

I'd reckon that any pump designed for bike air suspension should be fine...

Can't see any reason why it'd have to be a Harley one... :augie

Melch · Oct 16, 2011

You're right it is a Shraeder valve but the HD pump has a pressure gauge on it. I suspect a car tyre type pump would put the air in with too much oomph. I have one of the pumps (fella I bought bike from let me have it) and after using it I can't imagine any other working due to the low volume required. Have a look on Ebay. I've seen them on there regularly. Or if you can wait a few months I'll be changing my shocks so will sell the pump. (Sorry to tell you this but the standard shocks are shite).

Melch · Oct 16, 2011

David Nimrod said:
I'd reckon that any pump designed for bike air suspension should be fine...

Can't see any reason why it'd have to be a Harley one...

Yep that's true, didn't think of that!

David Nimrod · Oct 16, 2011

Halfwit said:
(Sorry to tell you this but the standard shocks are shite).

I really dislike air suspension...

I've got Hagon shocks on the back of my FLHS & they're excellent.

The smudger · Oct 16, 2011

Just found this, looks cheap though, wouldn't rely on the gauge...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beto-Mini-P...RLT6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1318791417&sr=8-6

Melch · Oct 16, 2011

David Nimrod said:
I really dislike air suspension...

I've got Hagon shocks on the back of my FLHS & they're excellent.

That's good to hear as that is what I was think of getting. I've had a Hagon monoshock before and that was fine. Not much point shelling out on Ohlins and the like on a touring HD in my opinion as it's never going to handle like an R1 whatever shock you use. Which model did you get out of interest?

The smudger · Oct 16, 2011

Halfwit said:
Not much point shelling out on Ohlins and the like on a touring HD in my opinion as it's never going to handle like an R1 whatever shock you use

Millions of Americans can't be wrong can they? The one i'm getting rode well?

Lots of different opinions are good to hear though. I like Halfwit's reply, a HD is a HD.........

David Nimrod · Oct 16, 2011

Halfwit said:
That's good to hear as that is what I was think of getting. Which model did you get out of interest?

Would have to check, but they're nuthin' fancy

Just a standard coil spring shock, very little to go wrong :thumb2

And because they're behind the saddlebags, who cares what they look like :augie

Stormforce8 · Oct 16, 2011

The smudger said:
Does anyone know if you definately need the HD suspension air pump for the AIR rear suspension on the Road King?

The guy at the dealer said yes, but it looks like a std shrader valve to me?

Also, a good reliable wheel re-furbishment company?

We use the Scott Pro600 Shock Pump for the Fournales Air Shocks - if the HD shock uses a Shrader valve and you don't need more than 600psi/40 bar - then this will work fine - and a lot cheaper as well

GEOFFREY DEACON · Oct 16, 2011

I use a standard cycle pump,the one with the flex pipe and a seal in at the end that screws on, But you will need a low gauge to test the pressure,

Melch · Oct 16, 2011

The smudger said:
Millions of Americans can't be wrong can they? The one i'm getting rode well?

Lots of different opinions are good to hear though. I like Halfwit's reply, a HD is a HD.........

No, they aren't that bad, certainly when riding solo. I find when 2 up especially with luggage they bottom out easily. However mine is the 2005 Road King Custom which is 1" lower at the back than yours (shorter shocks) so that's not going to help either.
Ultimately HD's don't have much travel on the rear end so it's all a bit of a trade off. You may find it fine. I can't imagine it's something you'll feel you'll need to upgrade immediately.

Straypuss · Oct 18, 2011

My bro-in-law had a carbed RoadKing and If I remember the air pressure was very low (>10psi?) in the rear units. We used a foot pump gently to inflate.

Bolt on Billy · Oct 19, 2011

Stormforce8 said:
We use the Scott Pro600 Shock Pump for the Fournales Air Shocks - if the HD shock uses a Shrader valve and you don't need more than 600psi/40 bar - then this will work fine - and a lot cheaper as well

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/images/products/medium/
1288972865-93546100.jpg

I paid £40 for mine with my shocks

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