marcusknight
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What do you guys put for Air Pressure in your front forks? I think the max spec is less than 10 PSI. That seems so low. Experience?
Air pressure in front forks
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The Standard Owner's Manual shows only 6 psi:
I use an air pump until it reads 5 and leave it.
Looks like the Interstate Owner's Manual shows the same thing:
I use an air pump until it reads 5 and leave it.
Looks like the Interstate Owner's Manual shows the same thing:
marcusknight
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The PSI specs are different on various models but are the forks and seals the same parts across them all?
Denver
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Yes that's right about the forks, & up to the 1100 pressure limit's are not going to be a real issue, :nea: other than a degree of harshness. :whistling: The 39 to 41 mm fork size, 83 was very similar to the 1200's. :headscratch:
My Aspy has a gauge on it, I just keep it in the middle of the lines for the front and rear. Assuming not all wings have this feature.
Denver
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No they sure do not!!! :rant:
On my 83 I keep about ten pounds on the front, and thirty on the rear, but remember your load will help determine what give the best ride, or feel. With that said I weigh 250 so someone in the 150 range would probably want different pressures.
Denver
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Pretty close to what is used on mine. :hihihi:
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I don't run any in the front with progressive springs.
Rear I run the max of 50 or so, I like the firmer feel.
Rear I run the max of 50 or so, I like the firmer feel.
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Here are the pressure stickers off my 81 Standard ( Vettered)
Front 14-21 psi
Rear 28-57 psi
I run 20 psi front and 60 psi rear as my springs are sagged. I will experiment with new pressures once I have installed the new to me front progressive springs and rear progressive air shocks :yes:
Front 14-21 psi
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When I had my Vetter faring on, the front end was much better with 15-16 psi. Now back to a standard with only a windshield and I run with 12 psi very nicely.
marcusknight
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good feedback. I think I will try about 10-12 on my interstate.
