Shock Wire Disconnected?
#11
07-30-2016, 07:44 PM
Don't take off the fender... it goes over the fender, under the seat..
Here is a pic of your system. It looks to me like line #12 pulled out of the fill fitting #7, and was hanging down, getting trashed by the belt and/or belt pulley.
If you can match the hose, just replace the line #12 portion. The fill fitting is basically a like a "T" fitting and connects the pressure lines of both shocks. That allows for both shocks to equalize the pressure between them, and maintain the same pressure... in your case, unfortunately it's zero..
It's an easy fix once you get the air line.... Just push towards the fitting on the red circle, and it will release the line. Make sure the new line is cut clean and even. Then just push the line into the fitting until it bottoms out... should be fixed!
From a dealer, the air hose is part # 54354-94A in a 25' length (black) MSRP @ $26.25. It says it's 5/32" OD (outside diameter) hose.
Good luck & enjoy your ride...
Here is a pic of your system. It looks to me like line #12 pulled out of the fill fitting #7, and was hanging down, getting trashed by the belt and/or belt pulley.
If you can match the hose, just replace the line #12 portion. The fill fitting is basically a like a "T" fitting and connects the pressure lines of both shocks. That allows for both shocks to equalize the pressure between them, and maintain the same pressure... in your case, unfortunately it's zero..
It's an easy fix once you get the air line.... Just push towards the fitting on the red circle, and it will release the line. Make sure the new line is cut clean and even. Then just push the line into the fitting until it bottoms out... should be fixed!
From a dealer, the air hose is part # 54354-94A in a 25' length (black) MSRP @ $26.25. It says it's 5/32" OD (outside diameter) hose.
Good luck & enjoy your ride...
You mentioned to route it under the seat, over the fender. Harley dealership recommended under the fender. I told the guy over the fender made more sense but he insisted on it. Anyways, I'll route it under the seat. My only concern would be that it may get punched if I route it under the seat, no?
#12
07-30-2016, 07:46 PM
Well I got it shipped now. I called as many auto part stores I could and no one had it. It's Saturday today so the only industrial hardware store in town is closed. Man, I am originally from Vancouver BC and if I ever needed anything it was always available. That's the downside of living in small towns.
#13
07-30-2016, 10:37 PM
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You mentioned to route it under the seat, over the fender. Harley dealership recommended under the fender. I told the guy over the fender made more sense but he insisted on it. Anyways, I'll route it under the seat. My only concern would be that it may get punched if I route it under the seat, no?
Seems like there is too much stuff to get caught on under the fender..... in any case, I would try to route is as close to the way it was OEM as possible... that is if you could tell how it was routed when you removed it...
Good luck...
#14
07-31-2016, 12:24 AM
Interesting, I could have sworn mine was under the seat, but over the fender, when I removed my air shocks about 6 months ago......
Seems like there is too much stuff to get caught on under the fender..... in any case, I would try to route is as close to the way it was OEM as possible... that is if you could tell how it was routed when you removed it...
Good luck...
Seems like there is too much stuff to get caught on under the fender..... in any case, I would try to route is as close to the way it was OEM as possible... that is if you could tell how it was routed when you removed it...
Good luck...
#15
07-31-2016, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepDeep
You mentioned to route it under the seat, over the fender. Harley dealership recommended under the fender. I told the guy over the fender made more sense but he insisted on it.
Inquiring minds want to know.
#16
07-31-2016, 05:46 AM
The hose just pushes into the fitting. If you need to take it back out just push in on the orange ring on the fitting on the shock and that will release the hose. Make sure there isn't any debris in the fitting on the shock or the air splitter.
When you're back from your ride you might consider getting a pair of shocks that actually work. As usual, Harley puts the cheapest POS on the bike and calls it premium equipment. Just about any shock on the market is a vast improvement over the stock air shock.
When you're back from your ride you might consider getting a pair of shocks that actually work. As usual, Harley puts the cheapest POS on the bike and calls it premium equipment. Just about any shock on the market is a vast improvement over the stock air shock.
#17
07-31-2016, 06:16 AM
When asking for parts in too many automobile places, you need to ask for what they know. In the USA, many trucks have airbags for hauling. This is the same air lines used in those applications.
Me, I'll change the oil in my air shocks and try that before replacing with different air shocks.
Me, I'll change the oil in my air shocks and try that before replacing with different air shocks.
Last edited by Goose_NC; 07-31-2016 at 06:22 AM.
#18
07-31-2016, 06:22 AM
Road Warrior
I replaced all the plumbing and fittings on mine and put air valves on each individual shock.
No chance of them both losing all pressure ever again.
They are a standard NPT size, teflon tape and done.
Down side? You have to pump up two instead of one.
Also, NEVER used compresses air to fill them. Hand pump is the only way.
We can talk about replacement shocks any other day, today...get back on the road safely.
No chance of them both losing all pressure ever again.
They are a standard NPT size, teflon tape and done.
Down side? You have to pump up two instead of one.
Also, NEVER used compresses air to fill them. Hand pump is the only way.
We can talk about replacement shocks any other day, today...get back on the road safely.
#19
07-31-2016, 01:26 PM
I replaced all the plumbing and fittings on mine and put air valves on each individual shock.
No chance of them both losing all pressure ever again.
They are a standard NPT size, teflon tape and done.
Down side? You have to pump up two instead of one.
Also, NEVER used compresses air to fill them. Hand pump is the only way.
We can talk about replacement shocks any other day, today...get back on the road safely.
No chance of them both losing all pressure ever again.
They are a standard NPT size, teflon tape and done.
Down side? You have to pump up two instead of one.
Also, NEVER used compresses air to fill them. Hand pump is the only way.
We can talk about replacement shocks any other day, today...get back on the road safely.
Came home hooked up all of 6ft quickly to see if everything works ok. Pumped air in using hand pump. Wallaaaa... I now have pressure. I pumped up to 40 psi. I'll check in an hour to see if it holds up.
I don't see routing this tube under the fender. It has to go under the seat I think. Would u guys be kind enough to chime in on this?
#20
07-31-2016, 01:38 PM
