DOC HARLEY: AIR SUSPENSION LEAK

[@CNSTAdventures]

I love when I have an issue and Doc pops up !

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

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]

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-die6697]

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

[@tomelliott4951]

Thanks for this video helping me know how to release the tubing from the shocks. Simple when you know how.

[@richcanfield1387]

Thank you Sir!.....You are NEVER allowed to retire!

[@kevenclark7168]

Thanks Doc, I always learn something from your videos even if it something small tidbit!! Please keep on making the videos!!!!!!

[@mikebenaitis4351]

Thanks Doc!

[@eyejoydesigns]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@jenntrader7952]

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?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@gloryland59]

Just the answer I needed. Thanks Doc. What's the air pressure normally?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Really no “normal” it really depends on your weight and how soft you want it. Most 15-25psi ( hand pump of course)….Doc

[@haroldwiser2641]

Love your videos doc, always very informative!

[@bocfat]

Simple, clear and helpful, thanks again, Doc Harley

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

You are welcome….Doc

[@bruceerath9990]

Great Video Doc....the air line was leaking and it was an easy fix. Thanks.

[@nd6879]

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?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@beardedkountry]

Thank u sir fixed my issue. I had a rub hole in the middle of my long line that goes across.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad it helped...Doc

[@luisr1jarochos]

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

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Part # 54354-94A. 5/32" OD......Doc

[@luisr1jarochos]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Awesome!!! Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@stevedavidson8802]

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

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@dadtrap]

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.

[@daveheimes241]

Thank you

[@jeffersonvinluan9274]

Hello, can you repair that red connector, like can in be replaced?

[@epowell01]

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?

[@marciefree]

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! 😡

[@aripishak4764]

Can you show how to change the oilseal?mine already leaked at the oilseal.this shock using 36x66,10.5 oilseal sized

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Factory does not instruct us to rebuild these shocks....Doc

[@MrOnelegnick]

Second air shocks start giving issues, go with progressive non air. So much nice and less b.s. to deal with.

[@scottgorman7166]

I agree...944 on my 09 Street Glide for 6 years now. Night and day difference in ride.

[@virafsurty5023]

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

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Harley part # 54320-97......Doc

[@eb1941]

Great video. My 03 RK's shocks are doing good, but good to know.

[@matt8863]

Lol...My 04 RK's shocks are not doing good.

[@jongray9342]

Good vid

[@steventhomas4543]

Can you use a low voltage compressor like what you would plug into a cigarette lighter

[@christinefunk4823]

Doc, is there a part number for that air line? Thanks

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

54354-94A......Doc

[@bad2224]

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?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Contact the manufacture of your air system. Sometimes it has to do with the regulator in the system....Doc

[@tonyguide11]

Thank you for all of your videos. They are very helpful. What should the PSI be in the air shocks on a 2003 FLHRCI?

[@2003Harleyguy]

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!

[@talkingrock7011]

We use 35 to 40 PSI on our 2017 trike with 2 up (300 lbs)

[@JCcanU]

@@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 .

[@kevintsetse8440]

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

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@kevintsetse8440]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you for responding, Doc

[@alanmcclusky]

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.

[@angelsuarez17]

An easy clean fix.... Thanks

[@garyzanghi9272]

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 🌀

[@valentinhernandez7752]

What kind of oil can i use? thanks Mr.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Unkown. we dont rebuild shocks....Doc

[@bobrosso9147]

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]

Bleeder should always be on top

[@kubaswiecie]

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]

Air nozzle instead of hand pump? Sorry no advice here. Keep searching. Some have reported changing oil in shocks….Doc

[@davidmartinez7385]

awesome, very helpful thank you

[@jcoombs4]

What if the leak isn’t in the line? Where can the fixtures or connectors be purchased?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

great video

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks…..Doc

[@Otis884]

Thanks Doc

[@michiganborn8303]

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]

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]

This is odd because they are connected….Doc

[@JR-ss3td]

@@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.

[@hp1218]

great tip!!!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad you think so……Doc

[@bdozer8861]

Thanks for the video!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

You're welcome……Doc

[@61espo]

Thanks Doc!! Great info!

[@sgtbanjo]

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.😂

[@jimweagant8920]

Another good video thanks doc

[@starshipman]

Saweet, just what i needed..

[@erikjensen6503]

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!

[@dannyboy9784]

Thanks Doc for the tip :)

[@MichaelCherry-g3m]

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?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

This does not sound like a Harley-Davidson suspension…..Doc

[@cavvrd1542]

Would be nice if there was a check valve where you fill, when disconnecting ill lose half what i put in

[@teeks8951]

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.

[@riding2nowhere]

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?

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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.

[@riding2nowhere]

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thanks for for the info

[@adrianangel3871]

That's super easy to fix...remove/don't touch the horn!🙌👍😂😎

[@davidtobin3397]

So every time I let air out of the shocks oil comes out. Is that normal?

[@scottgorman7166]

Nope...leaking seal

[@davidtobin3397]

Scott Gorman thank you.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

It would depend on the amount that is coming out. Are you laying them down or keeping vertical?

[@davidtobin3397]

Low Country Harley-Davidson keeping vertical.

[@j-coldho1164]

Hey doc my shock wont deflate 1 does and the other doesn't

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@aircamry]

How to find a air leak in front shock on a 2001 road king

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

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

[@aircamry]

Low Country Harley-Davidson thank you I will look for the mist

[@michaelboshesrs8262]

my dirty air ride wonts 2 rase up after u let it down

[@starshipman]

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[@egbertveer7531]

Thanks, Doc!