Thanks for the video. I put a solo seat on my 06 Road King and want to re-route the air line for a cleaner look but didn't know how to disconnect and reconnect the line. Easy enough!
@touchthebacon5447 Жыл бұрын
I'm literally having this problem right now. Took my 16 street glide back to the dealer, and they said it's fixed. Woke up this morning, and it's back down to 15 psi, so I guess I'll have to fix it myself. Hopefully it's something this simple and not blown shocks.
@ryd-er-die66972 жыл бұрын
Thanks doc for the video...I was changing my rear tire and noticed a worn spot on the hose and it looks like the fitting has a little dry rot...probably gonna have to find the fitting size and replace
@tomelliott49514 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video helping me know how to release the tubing from the shocks. Simple when you know how.
@richcanfield13875 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!.....You are NEVER allowed to retire!
@kevenclark71685 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc, I always learn something from your videos even if it something small tidbit!! Please keep on making the videos!!!!!!
@mikebenaitis43512 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc!
@eyejoydesigns Жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Can the air value be changed? I think that is where mine is leaking since it as soon as like take the HD pump off its all releases.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Check with your local parts specialist. Air shocks haven’t been used in a while so HD probably has parts in the Obsolete column…..Doc
@stlchuckhd Жыл бұрын
Love your videos Doc! I've been loosing a slight amount of air from my 07 FLTR Rear shocks for a number of years. Will the air gradually lose air even with the air lines not leaking?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
What puzzles me, every time I hook up or un hook I loose 1-2 psi so how can anyone accurately measure or test? Sure the older the shocks the possibility of air leaking past the main seal….Doc
@jenntrader79522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative videos doc, my question is, what would cause my air tank to fill up on its own while I'm riding?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Good question! The very early air suspension shared the filler bracket. Sounds like instead of both rear coming together, the front is attached so the front forks are pumping in air....Doc
@gloryland592 ай бұрын
Just the answer I needed. Thanks Doc. What's the air pressure normally?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 ай бұрын
Really no “normal” it really depends on your weight and how soft you want it. Most 15-25psi ( hand pump of course)….Doc
@haroldwiser26415 жыл бұрын
Love your videos doc, always very informative!
@bocfat5 ай бұрын
Simple, clear and helpful, thanks again, Doc Harley
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 ай бұрын
You are welcome….Doc
@bruceerath99904 жыл бұрын
Great Video Doc....the air line was leaking and it was an easy fix. Thanks.
@nd687910 ай бұрын
Thanks doc for this video. Is there a problem if the air pressure was zero? And how much time to time do you recommend to check the air pressure?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson10 ай бұрын
The shocks were designed to be able to run with zero but it isn’t opinion you are not getting the ride you deserve. I would check every week. Definitely before I go on a long ride or add gear or passenger….Doc
@beardedkountry2 жыл бұрын
Thank u sir fixed my issue. I had a rub hole in the middle of my long line that goes across.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped...Doc
@luisr1jarochos2 жыл бұрын
Hello Doc, thank you for the video. Can you please let me know the part number for those little air lines or size /diameter and length needed
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Part # 54354-94A. 5/32" OD......Doc
@luisr1jarochos2 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Awesome!!! Thank you so much 🙏🏼
@stevedavidson88023 жыл бұрын
love the video 2015 trike on my handle bars i have buttons to pump up the air shocks but i have the valve on the side cover there is no pressure in the valve even throw there is air in the system
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson3 жыл бұрын
I have found some air checkers dont reach the deep post valve in the unit. I use the Harley-Davidson air shock pump that has the gauge...Doc
@dadtrap5 жыл бұрын
As bad as the old air shocks were and i had them on my 2002 FLHTC the new ones are a bigger pain in the rear to adjust. I have a 2018 FLHTK and a 2019 FLHT removing the bag on the left side is a pain.
@daveheimes2414 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jeffersonvinluan9274 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can you repair that red connector, like can in be replaced?
@epowell013 жыл бұрын
While we're in the subject of air shocks. I wanted to change the oil in the shocks since I have 27000 miles. But wanted to take some of the harshness out. What is a better fluid to put in these shocks. It is a 2015 ultra limited. Or, I have the option of free 2016 street glide premium ride shocks to try. Your opinion?
@marciefree3 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc, What size Torx bit fits my 2013 Softail Deluxe rear fender bolts? It’s a sad testament when I called the only Harley dealer listed in my zip code directly from the HD website and talked to their service department and they didn’t know!! Got that? Couldn’t give me an answer! 😡
@aripishak47642 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to change the oilseal?mine already leaked at the oilseal.this shock using 36x66,10.5 oilseal sized
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Factory does not instruct us to rebuild these shocks....Doc
@MrOnelegnick5 жыл бұрын
Second air shocks start giving issues, go with progressive non air. So much nice and less b.s. to deal with.
@scottgorman71665 жыл бұрын
I agree...944 on my 09 Street Glide for 6 years now. Night and day difference in ride.
@virafsurty50232 жыл бұрын
doc great video please can you tele as to where can get the red locks to hold that black pipe it would be of great help I have a 2002 road king im in india id appreciate an answer regards
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Harley part # 54320-97......Doc
@eb19415 жыл бұрын
Great video. My 03 RK's shocks are doing good, but good to know.
@matt88635 жыл бұрын
Lol...My 04 RK's shocks are not doing good.
@jongray93422 жыл бұрын
Good vid
@steventhomas45434 жыл бұрын
Can you use a low voltage compressor like what you would plug into a cigarette lighter
@christinefunk48232 жыл бұрын
Doc, is there a part number for that air line? Thanks
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
54354-94A......Doc
@bad22242 жыл бұрын
Hey doc, I have a 19 Street glide with the Air ride suspension W/Compressor. I’ll pump air into my rear suspension and it’ll ride fine for a few minutes, but as soon as I hit a bump I lose all air and bottom out. I’ve checked the lines and see nothing, any suggestions?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Contact the manufacture of your air system. Sometimes it has to do with the regulator in the system....Doc
@tonyguide115 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your videos. They are very helpful. What should the PSI be in the air shocks on a 2003 FLHRCI?
@2003Harleyguy5 жыл бұрын
2003 FLHRSEI2 CVO Road King, riding mixed city/country roads, riding mostly 2 up, me 220 & wife 150, we are older, we set the pressure around 13 to 15. We set it at 18 with tour pack on & fully loaded down for a road trip. NO IDEA WHERE DOC CAME UP WITH 40 PSI??? Maybe newer bikes use higher PSI. 40 PSI on our bike would be like an old rigid! YIKES!
@talkingrock70115 жыл бұрын
We use 35 to 40 PSI on our 2017 trike with 2 up (300 lbs)
@JCcanU4 жыл бұрын
@@2003Harleyguy I run 12 psi on the rear and 10 psi on the front , 1995 flhr harley use to have stickers on the front engine guard and back bag guard for front rear shocks , the 2006 up they added air pumps FL models .
@kevintsetse84402 жыл бұрын
Doc,I have a leak in the air ride system on my 1998 Road King Classic. I tried the soapy water, but it won't hold air long enough to check it.I found oil on my shock piston, so I put new shocks on today. I tried it again after installing the new shocks and still have the same issue.Pump air in with proper pump and it bleeds off immediately. I also put new cores in the Schrader valves. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Love your content too. Thanks
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
My first thought was the schrader valve core pin and the pump you are using. I had a customer with the same issue and this was the cause. Check the lines at the "T" connection too....Doc
@kevintsetse84402 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you for responding, Doc
@alanmcclusky5 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend I have a oil filter for a 2006 dyna 88 will it be okay for a 2017 heritage softail 103 best regards Alan from the UK.
@angelsuarez175 жыл бұрын
An easy clean fix.... Thanks
@garyzanghi9272 Жыл бұрын
My replacement shocks go flat after 2-3 weeks I soaped only the connectors not the line (duh) Guess i know what I will be doing after the hurricane 🌀
@valentinhernandez77522 жыл бұрын
What kind of oil can i use? thanks Mr.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Unkown. we dont rebuild shocks....Doc
@bobrosso91473 жыл бұрын
Doc...on the 89 flhs front brake calipers...can the bleeder and banjo bolt positions be swapped? I don't remember how they came apart, but could the bleeder be below the banjo? Asking because I'm having trouble bleeding them.
@japlunkett6789 Жыл бұрын
Bleeder should always be on top
@kubaswiecie Жыл бұрын
I put too much pressure inside and the oil came out . Ist there any rep set or something to buy? Or just put new oil inside and try?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Air nozzle instead of hand pump? Sorry no advice here. Keep searching. Some have reported changing oil in shocks….Doc
@davidmartinez73855 жыл бұрын
awesome, very helpful thank you
@jcoombs44 жыл бұрын
What if the leak isn’t in the line? Where can the fixtures or connectors be purchased?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 жыл бұрын
Harley-Davidson sells the push in fitting at the shock # 54320-97 and the valve assembly #54536-02A. The shocks are not rebuildable. Thanks ~ Doc
@bouldernelsonbigfoot6 ай бұрын
great video
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson6 ай бұрын
Thanks…..Doc
@Otis8845 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc
@michiganborn83035 жыл бұрын
I think my air shocks were leaking but I didn't care, I hated the ride these shocks provided and I replaced them with Progressive 944's. HD should have done that a long time ago. The ride now is like the difference between night and day.
@JR-ss3td Жыл бұрын
I have the same shocks, I noticed when I’m putting air into the shocks, the left shock will hold air, but I can’t get the right shock to hold any air whatsoever. Any idea what might cause this, and if so, is it a fixable problem? Thanks.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
This is odd because they are connected….Doc
@JR-ss3td Жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Sorry Doc, I just watched this again, my bike is older, I have 2 attachments to add air not just one, 1997 road king. One side takes air and the other side does not. When I take a screwdriver to let the air out, air only comes out of one side, the other side never has any pressure.
@hp12184 ай бұрын
great tip!!!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 ай бұрын
Glad you think so……Doc
@bdozer8861 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
You're welcome……Doc
@61espo5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc!! Great info!
@sgtbanjo2 ай бұрын
also in case of leak in rear shocks you can use jack oil red one works perfect against leaking shocks.and also is good to know that there is no repair kit that you can buy at the dealer to restore the rear shocks, but those were made by showa they also made the same shocks for honda goldwing and for honda shocks you are able to buy renovating kit. but not harley. same showa shocks.😂
@jimweagant89205 жыл бұрын
Another good video thanks doc
@starshipman3 ай бұрын
Saweet, just what i needed..
@erikjensen65035 жыл бұрын
Those air shocks are the worst. I replaced them with Revo a from Legends and the Axeo on the front. Best money spent on an upgrade!
@dannyboy97845 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc for the tip :)
@MichaelCherry-g3mАй бұрын
I have air ride that doesn't stay down when get off my bike, I release the air then it rises up very slowly and stays up. What can I do?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidsonАй бұрын
This does not sound like a Harley-Davidson suspension…..Doc
@cavvrd15424 жыл бұрын
Would be nice if there was a check valve where you fill, when disconnecting ill lose half what i put in
@teeks89512 жыл бұрын
Not if you have the right air pump, like the one in the video. By design, you can screw it on and off and lose zero air pressure.
@riding2nowhere5 жыл бұрын
I got a 2007 Electra glide everytime I hit the horn it blows my fuses my brake lights turn signals what's the problem can you tell me how to fix it?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your horn power cable is grounded. You need to check the cable to see where it’s hitting. Those items you mentioned are on the same accessory circuit.
@riding2nowhere5 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thanks for for the info
@adrianangel38714 жыл бұрын
That's super easy to fix...remove/don't touch the horn!🙌👍😂😎
@davidtobin33975 жыл бұрын
So every time I let air out of the shocks oil comes out. Is that normal?
@scottgorman71665 жыл бұрын
Nope...leaking seal
@davidtobin33975 жыл бұрын
Scott Gorman thank you.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 жыл бұрын
It would depend on the amount that is coming out. Are you laying them down or keeping vertical?
@davidtobin33975 жыл бұрын
Low Country Harley-Davidson keeping vertical.
@j-coldho11643 жыл бұрын
Hey doc my shock wont deflate 1 does and the other doesn't
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson3 жыл бұрын
Lift motorcycle. Get a tube tire stem core removal tool. Insert in air valve receiver. Remove core, clean and re install. I’m thinking the valve has gotten dirty and is stuck. You could remove the shock to work on but keep it upright. Thanks ~ Doc
@aircamry4 жыл бұрын
How to find a air leak in front shock on a 2001 road king
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 жыл бұрын
Follow the trail of oil. When there is a leak where air can pass, it will always bring a mist of oil with it. Thanks ~ Doc
@aircamry4 жыл бұрын
Low Country Harley-Davidson thank you I will look for the mist
@michaelboshesrs82624 жыл бұрын
my dirty air ride wonts 2 rase up after u let it down