Air leaks
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4th Gear
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From: Holbrook,NY
Air leaks
I have a 93 Electra Glide Sport,16k miles, with air shocks in back, and the front forks have an air fitting as well. I bought the Harley no loss air pump at the dealership, and the counter guy mentioned that I should keep it in my saddlebag cuz I`ll be using it a lot. How right he was! It seems I have to pump `em up every day or so to keep them up. What a PITA..
Is there any way to reseal these things? Or is it the nature of the beast?
I tried searching some threads but didn`t find much on it..I hope it isn`t a worn out subject (like oil threads on every forum..lol) but its my first Harley and I`m still learning...
Thanks all,
Is there any way to reseal these things? Or is it the nature of the beast?
I tried searching some threads but didn`t find much on it..I hope it isn`t a worn out subject (like oil threads on every forum..lol) but its my first Harley and I`m still learning...
Thanks all,
1st Gear
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Not sure what type of system you have. Since you've gotten no replies and I'm looking for air ride solutions myself... I found my problem yesterday w/ a pump spray bottle of Dawn and water. Pump up your air and start spraying all of the fittings etc. anywhere air could leak. Look for bubbles. I was sure my air shocks were leaking from the bike sitting so long, just a leaking fitting. Spray spray spray and good luck buddy.
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From: Bedford UK
I bought my 1990 Glide new, so have plenty of experience of it. I recently dismantled the forks to overhaul them, but they haven't leaked in 23 years, so what your dealer told you is very different to my experience! I swapped the rear shocks several years ago, but they didn't leak either. I have never needed to pump up either front or rear while on the road, not even on three week long tours, fully loaded.
If you don't have one, get yourself a factory service manual. That will show you what you have. The front end air system is a mixture of a rubber hose, rubber O rings and copper brake type washers. It is easy to overhaul and any leaks will probably be easy to spot, by simply pumping it up once you have exposed things.
At the rear, there are a few simple fittings plus small-bore plastic hose. Frankly the stock shocks are not a lot to write home about, even when new. After all this time they are probably shot! You can buy new or take-off current shocks on Ebay, or venture into the strange world that is after-market replacements.
If you don't have one, get yourself a factory service manual. That will show you what you have. The front end air system is a mixture of a rubber hose, rubber O rings and copper brake type washers. It is easy to overhaul and any leaks will probably be easy to spot, by simply pumping it up once you have exposed things.
At the rear, there are a few simple fittings plus small-bore plastic hose. Frankly the stock shocks are not a lot to write home about, even when new. After all this time they are probably shot! You can buy new or take-off current shocks on Ebay, or venture into the strange world that is after-market replacements.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Pennsylvania
I had air shock air leaks on my 03 ultra and I fixed them by simply removing the air line fittings, sliding the nut and o-ring back and triming the line with a sharp razor behind the deformed area (caused by the o-ring) Don't trim any more than you have to so the line will still have some slack.
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