RT Rear Suspension

[Fred-WA]

I am considering getting a 2014 RT. My questions are: (1) does the rear suspension have to be pumped up on a regular basis or does it hold its air consistently? And (2) what are the differences between the RT and RTS besides manual/auto rear suspension setting, heated handles for the passenger and floorboards? Thanks

 

[Bob Denman]

They'll hold air for a little while; but you've STILL got to be diligent about checking it.
The RTS also gets fog lights, a liner for the Frunk (With a horrible light!), the new front fenders, more chrome trim, Black wheels, and a two-toned seat.

 

[bruiser]

The RT A&C shock will hold it's pressure but does have to be topped off occasionally. The A&C doesn't have fog lights or driver heated grips.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

They'll hold air for a little while; but you've STILL got to be diligent about checking it.
The RTS also gets fog lights, a liner for the Frunk (With a horrible light!), the new front fenders, more chrome trim, Black wheels, and a two-toned seat.

The RTS also gets fog lights, a liner for the Frunk (With a horrible light!), the new front fenders, more chrome trim, Black wheels, and a two-toned seat. & auto adjustable rear air ride. :thumbup::thumbup:



Cruzr joe

 

[steversssss]

I will say the heated handlebar grips are awesome...Passenger grips kinda suck...IMO.

 

[oldguyinTX]

Not to sound stupid, but does anyone know what the optimal air pressure should be for the rear shock on the RTL? The only thing the RT Owner's Manual refers to is related to the manually adjustable suspension. It recommends, according to weight, anywhere from 70 to 90 psi according to the load. Assuming that the onboard compressor is working, should the psi at the schrader be 70 minimum with one up, and then pump up to allow for load i.e. stuff in the storage compartments & a passenger? If the passenger gets off during a ride does the psi go down? Honestly, I have never heard the compressor on my RTL start up, but then again, I do not know what to listen for. When the wife & I ride two up with the frunk, rear & side storage areas (with luggage) full, I set the suspension to the firmest level, but it seems to me that there is a lot of body roll in curves, much more so then when I ride alone. I understand that adding another person changes the dynamics, but it really seems extreme to me. I have never checked the psi, but now that I think about it, I probably should, just to establish a baseline.

Any thoughts would be really appreciated.

 

[LEEB]

air shocks

I do hear the air pump come on and maintaining the air pressure on our 2014 RT-S. I have never checked the pressure, and didn't know we even could.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

The RT A&C shock will hold it's pressure but does have to be topped off occasionally. The A&C doesn't have fog lights or driver heated grips.

:lecturef_smilie:....I have the 2014 RT Basic model and mine has HEATED DRIVER GRIPS as Standard ........IMHO the RT-S wasn't worth $ 4000 + extra ......Mike :thumbup:

 

[redflasher]

The RT A&C shock will hold it's pressure but does have to be topped off occasionally. The A&C doesn't have fog lights or driver heated grips.

My 2012 A&C has driver heated grips as standard equipment.

 

[Bob Denman]

Not to sound stupid, but does anyone know what the optimal air pressure should be for the rear shock on the RTL?

Any thoughts would be really appreciated.

Lex?
Since the ACS is always automatically adjusting the ride height; it just adds or subtracts whatever is necessary...
With the manual system; they give you some ideas as to what pressures might be best, but they're only "Ballpark Figures"...
Your mileage may vary...

 

[oldguyinTX]

Lex?
Since the ACS is always automatically adjusting the ride height; it just adds or subtracts whatever is necessary...
With the manual system; they give you some ideas as to what pressures might be best, but they're only "Ballpark Figures"...
Your mileage may vary...

Not Lex, a General.

 

[Bob Denman]

Right Church; wrong pew...

:dontknow: Zod :dontknow:

 

[bruiser]

:lecturef_smilie:....I have the 2014 RT Basic model and mine has HEATED DRIVER GRIPS as Standard ........IMHO the RT-S wasn't worth $ 4000 + extra ......Mike :thumbup:

Well excuse me!!! I didn't think they had heated grips. My bad.