How do I go to manual suspension on my RT?

NorwegianRT · 2026-08-12T16:56:06-0400

Rode home from the solar eclipse event this afternoon and there was no air in the rear suspension, I felt every little bump.

So, in case it is not just a fuse or a relay, how do I make it manual via the valve under my seat?
I understand there must be a direct hose from the valve to the airbag, but what about the electronics?

safecracker · 2026-08-12T18:42:23-0400

To disable the automatic air suspension, the complete backend of my my 2011 RTS was removed - there are a total of 7 bolts to remove. First, remove the seat; then the 4 bolts under the seat and 1 ground strap; unplug the 2 large wire harnesses; remove schrader valve; there is a bolt under each side case to remove. Take all of your stuff out of the 3 cargo boxes, and ask a friend to help pull off the rear assembly. I removed the rear tire to give me more room; then remove the inner fender, I think there are 4 push pins securing the fender. Once that is removed, there is your compressor. I removed the compressor, the ACS switch, the bleed off valve, and taped up the connectors. I then removed all the air hoses. I bought a new, longer, air hose and ran it to the air bladder from the schrader valve. Then it was time to put it all back together. I usually ran 30 to 50 psi when riding single and around 70 psi fully loaded. Good luck, Bruce.

NorwegianRT · 2026-08-13T01:37:45-0400

safecracker said:
To disable the automatic air suspension, the complete backend of my my 2011 RTS was removed - there are a total of 7 bolts to remove. First, remove the seat; then the 4 bolts under the seat and 1 ground strap; unplug the 2 large wire harnesses; remove schrader valve; there is a bolt under each side case to remove. Take all of your stuff out of the 3 cargo boxes, and ask a friend to help pull off the rear assembly. I removed the rear tire to give me more room; then remove the inner fender, I think there are 4 push pins securing the fender. Once that is removed, there is your compressor. I removed the compressor, the ACS switch, the bleed off valve, and taped up the connectors. I then removed all the air hoses. I bought a new, longer, air hose and ran it to the air bladder from the schrader valve. Then it was time to put it all back together. I usually ran 30 to 50 psi when riding single and around 70 psi fully loaded. Good luck, Bruce.

Thank you for the reply Bruce

Then it is back to taking the back end off again as I changed the compressor once in 2023. But first I will go out and check the fuses and relays

The ACS switch, is that the switch that is located in the switch cluster just below the steering handle ? (I am not too familiar with all the shortened words in English yet

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safecracker · 2026-08-13T07:30:17-0400

No the ACS switch is located above left side swing arm. It controls when the compressor turns on.

How do I go to manual suspension on my RT?

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