Hello, I love reading your articles. I was wondering if you have any information regarding what to do when replacing handlebars. I have a 1995 FLHTCUI that I converted from EFI to Mikuni carb and also replaced my stock handlebars to 14 inch apes. Upon removing the stock handle bar, I saw the air valve on the end of the handle bar and a rubber tube connected to the front Harley air suspension system of the bike.
Someone told me to just plug the hose and it will work. I did that by inserting a bolt and secured it with a clamp and now I noticed that my front suspension is riding really hard. Do you have any advice that will help me with this suspension issues? I would really appreciate it.
I love all your videos which were very helpful to my projects. Keep up the good work and thank you again.
Freddie N
Freddie, Thanks for the email and great feedback.
Sounds like you cut the front air suspension. You will have to repair the line and install a new schrader value.
Video: Evo Front Air Suspension
Freddie’s Feedback: Fortunately, I did not cut the rubber hose that is attached from the handle bar air inlet to the front fork air suspension system. I got myself a tire air valve, inserted it in the hose that is attached to the main front air suspension, clamped it and pumped air using the HD air suspension pump to 15psi. I checked the air valve and no air was leaking. I will leave the air valve behind the fairing for future air suspension adjustment. Thank you again for a great website.
I need to know where do I fasten the air value on a road king where on the frame
We would be happy to assist you; we just need some more information. What is the make/model/year of your motorcycle?
My 09 Roadking’s rear air shocks leak air pressure. How can I diagnois this problem?
Hi, John. Harley Davidson’s air shock design has been known to leak since their conception. If your shocks are leaking out quickly, you may want to try replacing the air lines. Otherwise, we would suggest replacing with a conventional shock by Progressive.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/rear-shock-absorbers-air-suspension-fuse-box-001332/
http://www.fixmyhog.com/post/progressive-suspension-444-series/
99 Road King front shocks leak air
Where do I connect air pump to control air suspension on 2015 Harley Davidson trike
This video should help you out.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-davidson-trike-rear-suspension-adjustment-007400/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/videos-harley/
-Mark
1998 Fatboy. switch on air ride no longer functions. any suggestions ?
There is a relocation kit for the front air hose. It’s affordable and easy to install.
Ticket 22132 Does a 2015 Fatboy have an air valve in the handlebars.
Dear Debbie,
Thank you for your patience. In response to your question-
A stock 2015 Fatboy does not have any type of air valve in the handlebars.
Stock rear shocks are conventional with a large internal spring in each.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/softail-shock-maintenance-rebuild-011389/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/post/shop-softail-shock-spring-upgrade/
Sincerely,
Mark
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I have a 95 road king I can only find 1 air fill and the one I found was on left side over rear foot rest in side cover is there another place to and Air for front end?
Dear Barry,
Thank you for your patience. In response to your question-
Yes. Turn your handlebars to the right. You should see your front fill valve mounted to lower triple tree of your front end.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/front-fork-service-41mm-conventional-front-forks-001325/
Sincerely,
Mark
Fix My Hog