How much air in the rear shock

[greyghost]

I was just wondering how much air everyone puts in the rear shock I am driving alone. Normally when I am 2up and pulling a trailer I put in about 45Pounds. Having lots of corners is not a normal option in Ontario but down south here they are the norm.

I am driving on the wonderful roads in virginia and west virginia and thought I might expiriment with the pressure to see how it affects the handle.

[Gary N.]

I like the way mine handles and rides at 50 psi. I ride solo now but ran it at 50 psi when I had a passenger too. I think this is comparable to running the shorter rear links which raises the back of the bike and changes the steering geometry. If you prefer the softer ride, less pressure and the shorter links will do the same job.

Am I right there guys? Shorter links = raising the back of the bike.

[BIG TOM]

Seems I Read Some Where That You Take Your Total Loaded Weight Then DIvide By Ten....400 Lbs Weight Of Rider And Passanger DIvided By Ten Would Mean 40 LBs...i Dont Know How The Trailer Works Into It Though

[VTirelli]

I ride 35 one up, 50 when I'm 2 up ....seems to work for me

[Red1]

I use 15 - 25 psi solo, 45-50 2 up with or w/o trailer. I think the wt. of you and your passenger would be a significant factor, tho. I'm about 165 lbs. and the wife is ..............a little less than that. I also increase the rear tire pressure to 41 lbs. when towing the trailer.

[Pilot]

I ride solo, on my 03 I never added any air to either the front or rear and enjoyed the ride. Now on my 07 I have found the ride to be a bit on the hard side and just added 6 to the front and 40 to the rear. I'll have to put a few miles on her and see if it makes a differance and possible do some adjusting in the middle.

[greyghost]

Thanks guys

 

Now all I have to do is find a hand pump.

 

Maybe I can go to a yamaha dealer and get them to help me out.

I do have a pump at home but thats about 800miles away.

 

 

Thanks again