GW 1500 Air suspension proper use

[efragertours]

Hello!
Question about how and when to properly use air suspension on the GW1500?
I'm very short person only 5' 7" and when I stop at intersections or light stops
I verily touch the ground with my feet; I feel safer when I deflated the air suspension system my boot is almost flat to in the ground.

Lowering the pressure between zero and 5 psi. will damaged anything or will have riding problems?

Thank you for your help.

Frank L.

[WingsandThings]

I am a newbie to the Goldwing world but I have read here and other places that you don't need any air in the rear suspension.
Adding the air stiffens the rear if want a firmer ride or if you are carrying a passenger or a heavier load and prevents the bike from bottoming out.
I run little or no air in mine because like you I am vertically challenged.

As I said, I am new to these bikes so I could be wrong. I am sure others will probably confirm my understanding of how the air system works or set me straight if I am incorrect.

[Rambozo]

If you don't bottom out going over bumps, you're fine. If you are, add a little air until you don't.

[blupupher]

From the owners manual:

"REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension of this motorcycle can provide the desired ride and level under various rider/cargo weights and riding conditions through adjustments of the air pressure. The usable air pressure range under normal conditions is:
0-400 kPa (0-4.0 kg/cm2, 0-57 psi)
Low air pressure settings provide a softer ride and are for light loads and smooth road conditions. High air pressure settings provide a firmer ride and are for heavy loads and rough road conditions."

Just remember, you should only adjust air pressure while on the center stand, not with weight on the rear tire.

[efragertours]

Thank you so much for the information, I was adjusting the air pressure with weight on it and with the wheels on the ground.

[LeYak]

One other reason for pumping some air into the shock is ground clearance, so add some air if you're scraping too much peg. I know I had to