Is this Rear end squat Normal, or should I start looking for a problem?

[RetiredBikerKenJ]

I notice upon a full stop that my 2018 RTL rear end does a tiny but noticeable squat. No other ill effects, ride is still as smooth as one would expect at 16K miles. Is this Normal? Or should I be concerned? Start looking for a problem?

Thanks, Kenny

 

[Mikey]

Well, I would start with seeing if you have any air in your ACS Air bag, lift the seat and put a gauge in the Shrader. Do you ever feel or hear the compressor running? Look to see if there's any oil on the top of your shock, the seal in the head may be weak and you may be losing oil in the shock! Check to make sure the spring on the shock is not broken. When you step down on the passenger foot peg and push down, does it bounce and go down easily?

 

[RogerC60]

I have noticed the same thing on my '24 RTL from the time it was new (now has about 3400 miles). I always figured it was the auto height adjust doing its thing.

 

[Woodaddict]

When you stop, all the weight is shifted towards the front, so the back end rises some. The leveling arm senses this and releases air. After a full stop, there will be a squat until the pump starts and maintains the set level again. If the arm to the swingarm is connected and the proper level is set in BUDS for the ride height, and there's no leaks in the system, then the lower height will shortly be returned back up to the proper height.

 

[RetiredBikerKenJ]

Yeah, a little googling reveals it's doing what it's supposed to do. The Bag is currently holding ~40 psi and, since I don't plan on doing any two up riding, that's gonna be fine. The most I'll probably ever carry is a change of clothes and a toothbrush. Thanks for the replies, guys.