Suspension Rebuild

[Jersey Big Mike]

I went stock pressure, per the docs. 175 on rear and I think 365 up front. I had to adjust to get it back up to spec.

I lost 50 PSI on detach on the back and 25 up front. So pump up +50 on rear and +25 in front to get it right.

Well I suspect you lost a little less than that in reality -- you likely lost some on disconnect and some when you reconnected to measure again.

Also, hope that's a typo about front and rear.

FOURNALES SUSPENSION SA 23, ZA Ribaute 31130 Quint FrancePhone. : 05.61.24.75.25 Fax : 05.61.24.75.25 Web : www.fournales.fr Mail : infos@fournales.frHD SOFTAIL from 2000 onwardINSTRUCTIONSThe PAN-CRUISE “EVOLUTION” oleopneumatic shock absorbers are delivered fully inflated by the factory in Quint(France) and are ready to use without any further adjustment.
They have been tuned for an average load and will accomodate one or two average persons (70/90 kgs) without need for adjustment. The factory set-up also aims at maximum comfort.The P1 pressure (P1 is the main spring pressure supporting the weight of the bike and its load) has been set at 27bars (395 psi). The air valve is situated at the rear of the unit. The P2 pressure (P2 is the ride height adjuster pressure) has been set at 10 bars (145 psi) giving the bike the sameride height set by the HD factory. The air valve is situated at the front of the unit.

 

[Brent Herridge]

Long term update - the ride now is incredible. My initial review said it was about the same, but now I would describe the ride as cushy - actually comfy. My earlier descriptions of the chopper to people who ride regular bikes was "The biggest sacrifice is comfort - it just beats you up."

Last week, I took my truck down a country back road to College Station to help my son move back in. It was ROUGH. I was bouncing off the roof. Today, I took the Dog down that same road figuring I'd just have to slow down.

Man, it was nice. There were a couple of bouncy places, but overall if was very comfy. There's also a specific bump on the tollway near my house that I swear takes most cars airborne when you top it at 90 mph. But the bike soaked it up today like it wasn't even there.

I don't know if they just break in, or if pressure leaked (haven't checked it), but I tell you the Fournalis shocks are an amazing upgrade. Its a beautiful thing to ride a chopper and have it ride this nice.

I will also add that it might've had just lost a little pressure. When the wife rides with me it sacks pretty well - I have to adjust the mirrors. No bottoming out or anything, but it definitely rides lower.