I noticed that the manual for my 06 Nomad stated around 30 psi as well. But that number changes according to the tire on your bike. The ones on my bike are rated for about 42 psi. So, go by what your tire states, and not the manual. It is after all almost 20 years old and not up to date with modern tires.
I personally go by how it feels. If the ride feels to sloppy and spongy, increase the psi, if the ride is to hard and ridged, decrease it. Once you get a propper feeling ride then check your psi and use it as your base setting.
I truely don't know know if these shocks would fit on a 1500. I would want to say thay would, but I really don't know. And the shock I have are standard, oem, stock shocks. You should be able to get them at any Kawasaki dealer or bike shop. They can even tell you other brands, makes, and models that would fit your bike.
They set the preload. So if you want a softer ride go with the 1 or 2, but if need a stiffer suspension because of being overweight like me or hauling a lot of gear, then go with the 3 or 4.
I got my compressor from my parents. I don't know where they got it. As for the rusty water; a compressor can produce water vapor. So, if the air compressor you've been using doesn't have a water reservoir on it, that water vapor will go into what ever you are inflating.
For me, the problem with swapping them around would be that my saddlebags will be in the way. I have considered changing them out though. Let me know what brand you go with, if you go that route.
I use a low pressure progressive pump with a gage. Works beautifully, also fits nicely in my saddle bag.
Nice!
Thanks for showing the rear shock filll up. I couldnt get it done!!
Why couldn't you fill the rear shock? Did you not have the right air quick release valve or couldn't get the technique down or what?
That or the bladder could be blown 😅
@@ChefHikerBiker i didnt have The quick release valve at hand
Yeah, that makes the job much easier. By the time you get a locking nozzle off, the air escapes.
Darkside rear tire? How do you like it? When my Nomad 1600 rear wears out i may do that....
I like it. Don't think I'll go back to a cycle tire
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I noticed that the manual for my 06 Nomad stated around 30 psi as well. But that number changes according to the tire on your bike. The ones on my bike are rated for about 42 psi. So, go by what your tire states, and not the manual. It is after all almost 20 years old and not up to date with modern tires.
I personally go by how it feels. If the ride feels to sloppy and spongy, increase the psi, if the ride is to hard and ridged, decrease it.
Once you get a propper feeling ride then check your psi and use it as your base setting.
i have a 2006 kawaski vulcan 1500 classic, would does shocks fit my bike and if so , what type and were to get them
I truely don't know know if these shocks would fit on a 1500. I would want to say thay would, but I really don't know. And the shock I have are standard, oem, stock shocks. You should be able to get them at any Kawasaki dealer or bike shop. They can even tell you other brands, makes, and models that would fit your bike.
I have a 08 Vulcan 1500 classic so about 30 psi for each rear shock?
You can start there, and then increase or decreases the pressure to your liking.
What are the dials on top of the shock below the mounting bolt for?
They set the preload. So if you want a softer ride go with the 1 or 2, but if need a stiffer suspension because of being overweight like me or hauling a lot of gear, then go with the 3 or 4.
@@ChefHikerBiker I'm a big fella. Carry a passenger also so they are set at 4. Thank you
Yep, sounds like we're in the same boat. Although, I don't have the passenger. I'm a big guy too, 6'6" 275lbs and I run my suspension at a 4 also.
hey bud where did you get your air composer ?
Im getting rusty water and air out of my shocks any ideas ?
I got my compressor from my parents. I don't know where they got it. As for the rusty water; a compressor can produce water vapor. So, if the air compressor you've been using doesn't have a water reservoir on it, that water vapor will go into what ever you are inflating.
Worst design ever, want to swap mine around to point valve backwards or just replace them all together
For me, the problem with swapping them around would be that my saddlebags will be in the way. I have considered changing them out though. Let me know what brand you go with, if you go that route.