Why does the ACS have a valve AND a compressor?

[davehirst]

I have a question. I have a 2015 RTS it has an ACS control on the instrument cluster it also has a Schrader valve under the seat is it necessary to adjust the Schrader valve or is the onboard compressor supposed to do the air into the suspension system or do I use both

 

[Doc - Riverside]

I have a question. I have a 2015 RTS it has an ACS control on the instrument cluster it also has a Schrader valve under the seat is it necessary to adjust the Schrader valve or is the onboard compressor supposed to do the air into the suspension system or do I use both

As you state you have a RTS the ACS system is all automatic.. You adjust via the switch the ride firmness you desire. The Schrader valve is primarily used on the base model RT.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: In fact: you can even forget that it's there: you'll never need to touch it! :thumbup:

 

[Easy Rider]

All that might be true but you can test to be sure.

I thought mine would have the automatic system but.......if you push the adjustment buttons on the dashboard, a message pops up something like "manual adjustment only". I guess I don't have the automatic option.......and putting a little air in the manual input makes the rear of the bike rise.

 

[davehirst]

ACS

So I checked and there was about 30 lb in the Schrader valve I put 50 in is that going to hurt anything I haven't riden it yet?

 

[safecracker]

Easy Ryder, I see you have a RTS. Either your ACS switch is bad/out of adjustment or your compressor is bad. Bruce

 

[PW2013STL]

So I checked and there was about 30 lb in the Schrader valve I put 50 in is that going to hurt anything I haven't riden it yet?

50# will not hurt anything as that is just over the half way mark. I run 60# myself.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

:agree: In fact: you can even forget that it's there: you'll never need to touch it! :thumbup:

You shoukd remember where it is as the compressors can and do fail.

Dave, in the Owners Manual is s chart that shows the recommended pressure for single ride, passenger with luggage, etc. Yours likely came set at the 3rd position so hit the hard or soft and give the other settings s try. You must have the Spyder running and in gear first for it to work.

 

[davehirst]

ACS.

Thanks for the input

 

[Bob Denman]

Easy Ryder, I see you have a RTS. Either your ACS switch is bad/out of adjustment or your compressor is bad. Bruce

:agree: There is clearly something amiss...

 

[Easy Rider]

Easy Ryder, I see you have a RTS. Either your ACS switch is bad/out of adjustment or your compressor is bad. Bruce

Guess I'm going to have to do some further checking.
The dealer may have "forgotten" to mention that to me.......or they didn't notice it in their "thorough pre-sale inspection". :banghead: