Rear Shock PSI...What's Your Number?

[Midicat]

To those of you who ride the more beautiful and nimble of the Venture lineup, I ask this question. The manual states that lone rider rear shock pressure should be 14 psi. Add a passenger or cargo (not both) then the psi jumps to 42 for the rear. My dilemma is that I don't have a compressor on board (removed before I bought the bike and never replaced) so I have the rear shock psi set to 30. I also have damper set to 2. I do this in case I pick up a passenger unexpectedly. I am interested in your thoughts on this and if you think there may be a better way to do this.

 

Thanks in advance,

Thomas

[Squidley]

Tom,

 

It somewhat depends upon how heavy you are and how still you like the suspension. I am 280 lbs and like my suspension a bit stiffer for running the twisties when I get the chance. Now mind you mine is a US model and we are PSI as the measurement increments. I have mine set at 45 to 50 psi rear shock and nothing in the front due to having Progressive springs in the '89. I usually ran about 12 to 15 lbs in the front shocks before I installed progressives. I have my dampening at #3, it's all a matter of how you ride and want to feel on the bike. Experiment with it a bit and you'll find your sweet spot.

[painterman67]

I agree with squidley. I keep my rear shock at 45-50 psi and front to 12-14 psi. only difference is I set the damper at 2 1 up. i change it to 3 2 up and run 60 or so psi in the rear with a rider. Hope tis helps as Brad has already stated and I agree it is all in the way you ride and want the bike to fill.

 

David

[Snaggletooth]

I'm 285 lbs and I run the rear at 55-60 lbs most the time solo and dampner at 2. I'll go to 3 or 4 if I think I'll be chasing crotch rockets through the twistie stuff.

 

Mike

[VentureBob]

I am a fairly new Venture rider myself and I have been having the same issue, but after a few conversations on the forums here I have found that 42-45 in the rear and 11-13 in the front with dampner on 2 for myself and I am at 300lbs. Have not had a passenger on board yet but will move dampner to 4 and rear shock PSI to 50+ when I do.

 

Like many others have said, you will have to play around with it and bit and find what you like based on your style of riding.

[Hummingbird]

Pardon my ignorance

 

What's a damper ??

[Squidley]

Pardon my ignorance

 

What's a damper ??

 

On the 1st gens "Richard" (sorry Darrin can't run with this one

) There is a dampening knob that has 4 settings to reduce or increase the rear shock rebound rate. 1 thru 4 is on the dial, the higher the # the more the rebound dampening....I'm here for you buddy

[KarlS]

65 psi rear, damper 3, fronts 6 psi with progressives. I'm 6'4" 280lbs and that setting gives me the ride I like best. Like they said a lot of trial and error to get what you like best. But gives you a reason for a lot of "test" riding.

[FuzzyRSTD]

On the 1st gens "Richard" (sorry Darrin can't run with this one

) There is a dampening knob that has 4 settings to reduce or increase the rear shock rebound rate. 1 thru 4 is on the dial, the higher the # the more the rebound dampening....I'm here for you buddy

 

Ya me too. Answered my ????? Thanks...

[DBOB]

Not trying to hijack this thread but I do have a related question. My CLASS controler craped out on me. At first I had an occassional E4 error. I took the controler out and checked for cracked solder, reinstalled and now have nothing at all showing on the display. Is there a way to manually fill my rear shock?

Thanks;

Don

 

 

Also, anyone have a working controller they do not need, or know how to rebuild the original unit?

[93 venture]

On the 1st gens:think: Dick

(sorry Darrin can't run with this one ) There is a dampening knob that has 4 settings to reduce or increase the rear shock rebound rate. 1 thru 4 is on the dial, the higher the # the more the rebound dampening....I'm here for you buddy

 

 

:rotfl::rotfl:

[Condor]

I max everything out.....

[Yammer Dan]

30 in the rear 5 in the front with progressives. There are quite a few things 1st Gens have that 2nds don't.

 

2nds are usually something that just do not come up to standards!!:rotfl:

[Hummingbird]

Darrin Darrin Darrin

 

 

 

 

:rotfl::rotfl:

[Hummingbird]

To those of you who ride the more beautiful and nimble of the Venture lineup, I ask this question. The manual states that lone rider rear shock pressure should be 14 psi. Add a passenger or cargo (not both) then the psi jumps to 42 for the rear. My dilemma is that I don't have a compressor on board (removed before I bought the bike and never replaced) so I have the rear shock psi set to 30. I also have damper set to 2. I do this in case I pick up a passenger unexpectedly. I am interested in your thoughts on this and if you think there may be a better way to do this.

 

Thanks in advance,

Thomas

 

 

You see Squidley - I was confused

 

His statement - To those of you who ride the more beautiful and nimble of the Venture lineup, made me think he was talking about us Second Gen riders

[Yammer Dan]

You see Squidley - I was confused

 

His statement - To those of you who ride the more beautiful and nimble of the Venture lineup, made me think he was talking about us Second Gen riders

 

 

 

 

Say WHAT??

 

 

You mean those 2nds The Hardley wannabes??

[Grisolm1]

VR std here so no compressor either.

 

Front 19psi

Rear 60psi

Damper #3

 

I arrived at this a a good compromise for solo (I'm every bit of 260lbs) and 2 up riding without adjusting. A little on the firm side but I like it. Progressive front springs are on the winter to do list.

 

I aired rear up to 72 psi once during a 2 up trip. Felt like a buckboard when I went back solo. 60 psi is much better.

[Venturous Randy]

On my 83, I run one up at about 30/35 and two up closer to 50, especially if I am going to be in the twisties. I always run the damper on 4. I have progressives in the front with no air.

RandyA