How to adjust Harley Air Suspension Shocks | Law Abiding Biker Motorcycle Podcast

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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 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; www.yourhitechredneck.com/2014...
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 Air Suspension Shock PumpHarley Davidson Touring Suspension Air Pump-54630-03A
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@braysanborn6000 4 жыл бұрын

Air shock info starts at 3 minutes...

@alexralston22 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for helping us skip the other stuff

@foneman99 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I getting a 2011 ultra limited and this is just what I was looking for.

@haywoodjablowme9947 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much, great video.Exactly what I was searching for.

@johnjoe2989 3 жыл бұрын

Worth every penny. I have air for the rear and front. Both located on the back right side of the bike.

@bcp583 3 жыл бұрын

Test road a 2011 Road Glide Ultra today. Was wondering how to adjust it. Thank you!!!

@joeroberts111 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do!

@billstevenson5379 10 жыл бұрын

hi ryan..thanks for doing this video...i bought the pump from the dealer(yesterday) and pumped it to 20lbs to see what happened with my passenger and what a huge difference!! i am going to check out your podcasts soon.keep up the great work!!

@RyanUrlacher 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bill. Super glad the video helped and you have a softer ride!

@joedoe9568 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial for air shocks.

@RyanUrlacher 9 жыл бұрын

Joe Doe Thanks Joe!

@bigdaddydave425 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very helpful.

@RyanUrlacher 5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful.

@virafsurty5023 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan I have air suspension on my road king 2002 and yes I use the hand pump and the manual says 12pounds of pressure so I maintain that and its the best thank you for the video

@BlueLineHarleybyMiltonFig 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Very well explained.

@RyanUrlacher 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@MrRollie51 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again another epic video ride safe 👅

@dougrobison1209 3 жыл бұрын

That pump is exactly like my mountain bike suspension pump. They can be purchased at bicycle shops for about half the price of HD pumps.

@RanGer-498 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but then you cant say you paid the harley tax..hence making you not cool🤣

@marcosolo810 Жыл бұрын

Look at the scale - mountain bike pumps go up to 300 psi and the gradations are coarse in the range you would use for a Harley - so yes, they are cheaper and you can use them but you can't adjust the PSI precisely.

@PaulBudge 11 ай бұрын

or use a stand alone guage with the bicycle pump. @@marcosolo810

@carolinarider5237 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 Road King, and it have air suspension, is this common? I thought after 2014 they were all preloaded shocks.

@orion0587 2 жыл бұрын

I have an issue where when I pump to 30psi I can’t let out any pressure unless I unscrew from the stem a few turns and it seems to go up and down. But when I screw tight to the stem it goes right back to reading 30psi. I will un screw it sime and add 50 psi but let out till 20 but if I tighten the stem it goes right back to 30psi

@jdreyno1958 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

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@toddemery9657 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@RyanUrlacher 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@brucesantacory1390 3 жыл бұрын

i love your video's but 2:54 before getting to the point ? Seriously

@mikekendrick3749 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 flhx but I cant find the stem? its gotten to have a hard ride when 2 up i have air shocks I cant see the lines but cant find the stem any ideas?

@Spaceman_82 8 жыл бұрын

If I were to get an air ride kit (compressor and lines ) but keep the stock shocks would that work or do I have to get new shocks as well? 2008 street glide

@RyanUrlacher 8 жыл бұрын

+Bryan Schultz I see there are kits online. Just do a Google search. We haven't done it yet though so we cant give you any real life feedback.

@virafsurty5023 Жыл бұрын

hi again Ryan can you tele as to how much are the air suspensions are avaailable for like I had mentioned I have a 2002 road king a reply will be appreciated im based in india Regards

@Joker-rr1me 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 1999 ultra classic I have two valves just found out I have airlines on the front forks

@LushikuteZikatojirik 3 ай бұрын

Anyone have a link to the pump? I’m having a hard time finding the exact one, thanks in advance!

@MrDantastic423 5 жыл бұрын

New to the 2011 road glide. Wondering what is a good psi to start out with for one rider. And what is a good psi for 2

@RyanUrlacher 5 жыл бұрын

We have the actual chart listed our our webpage. Here is a link: www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyairsuspension/ Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@MrDantastic423 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you. I do have one more question. I am getting my pump tomorrow. I just bought the bike from a used bike dealer. I heard if the shock doesn’t have air in it for awhile that it could ruin its seal. I’m just worried cause it won’t be covered under warranty and they probably won’t do what’s right and fix it

@Matosjay 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍😎.. #Godbless

@73len Жыл бұрын

I was looking for a weight to pressures chart, anyone know where I can find that ???

@titetube18 9 жыл бұрын

Would one need to keep putting in/letting out air every time when you ride with/without your passenger?

@RyanUrlacher 9 жыл бұрын

Titus Frazier Check out this link to find out the factory suggested settings: www.lawabidingbiker.com/harleyairsuspension/ I like my rear suspension fairly stiff, so I keep it at 25 pounds with or without a rider. Play around with it and see what you like.

@titetube18 9 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the help!

@the70splinter 6 жыл бұрын

These are high pressure not high volume air shocks.. shouldn't the weight be off the rear to add air to the shocks?? My snowmobile essentially have the same air shocks but they recommend you take all weight off before adding air. What say you??

@RyanUrlacher 6 жыл бұрын

We adjust the shocks with the riders off. We don't worry about a little weight in the saddle bags. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@the70splinter 6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Urlacher I was referring to the weight of the bike itself. They do weigh (touring) bout 850lbs... It's that alot of pressure for the air pump??

@droopsterTX 9 жыл бұрын

Do does dropping psi lower the rear end?

@RyanUrlacher 9 жыл бұрын

No Jon, just adjusts how the bike rides. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@normsniper3231 6 жыл бұрын

Big Happy No

@turndownwhyme 19 күн бұрын

Where can I get the pump from

@roadjokers6467 2 ай бұрын

Can it lower the bike if I let air out ?

@harlanhilman 5 жыл бұрын

Is it when we take out some air is going to lower the bike?

@RyanUrlacher 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn't really lower the bike. It softens the ride. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@billsmith4877 5 жыл бұрын

Does the 50 max change on the older 2003's? Thanks,

@RyanUrlacher 5 жыл бұрын

We'd have to refer you to the HD owner's manual for your year/model

@billsmith4877 5 жыл бұрын

If I had one. Thanks, @@RyanUrlacher

@raggzthreeonefour2410 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate The Info and Tips !!! YulpYulp

@AnotherOverTaxedTaxPayer 8 жыл бұрын

which seat is on that bike?

@RyanUrlacher 8 жыл бұрын

+Harley Rider Mustang Seats Wide Tripper. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids bro: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@countryroughneck89 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t find the chart

@blades2255 6 жыл бұрын

Yep 50 bones i bought one , its a very expensive bike so pay the 50 bucks and dont be cheap!!!

@RyanUrlacher 6 жыл бұрын

Rock on!! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@MrKymron 9 жыл бұрын

Hey ya'll I bought the same pump on ebay for 25.00

@RyanUrlacher 9 жыл бұрын

Very cool and thanks for sharing!! Here is an easy link to our free videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/things like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our FREE Email Club @ www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email Club members are the first to find out about free and for sale content and are given special coupon codes.

@JohnDoe-od2rs 4 жыл бұрын

Nice info brother! Stay safe out there!

@jimdiavastes 10 жыл бұрын

Pay attention to your audio levels - open too loud - can't even hear your instrucitonal part.

@RyanUrlacher 10 жыл бұрын

Just played it and it works perfect. You must be having problems on your end

@danielharger203 Жыл бұрын

Half of the Video was self advertising, nothing annoys me more . If you just put it on the screen so I could read who was showing the video It woyld be much more user friendly, I nearly hust went to. next video . other rhan that?video was fine .

@Ranchhand323 2 жыл бұрын

Low audio volume. Had to turn up all the way to hear you.

@hamdankhan4913 6 жыл бұрын

Koni

@dirtybiker2661 7 жыл бұрын

who is your crew ?belong to a MC or are you a lone

@RyanUrlacher 7 жыл бұрын

Many here behind the scenes are part of the Sworn Few LEMC. 100% Sworn LEO's

@rogernelson67 4 жыл бұрын

Damn good video except for all the advertisements

@RyanUrlacher 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. It costs much money to produce all our free content.

@MrFriendlyp 6 жыл бұрын

So much talking...omg...he's so dull

@davidpennington9559 2 жыл бұрын

Just fast forward to 4 minutes in to save unnecessary information.

@gregoriostantoni 4 ай бұрын

Less advertising. Get to the point!

@marcosolo810 Жыл бұрын

I "liked" the video but way too much fluff - over 2:30 before you actually started to begin to commence to address the topic - dog barking, pulsing rock music, self-promotion. I get it, but I'd rein it in a little. Not subscribed.