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Old May 18, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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Fairly new to the forums. I've been lurking/reading for a while now.

Bought a pair of Monroe MA785 for my sportster.
My question is regarding installing schrader valves, since I'm not running air

Do I need to drill, and tap into the cylinder? Or can a schrader valve be installed
In the nipple/bung that is already there for the air lines?

Sorry for the general question I've searched online and had different answers,
Figured I'd ask the pros.


Thank you in advance.
 
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I believe a shrader valve will screw right in to the hole for the air line fitting
 
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Cool. Thank you for the info, I'll give it a try.


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I believe a shrader valve will screw right in to the hole for the air line fitting
 
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Ehh. I found some 1/8 inch schraders and they don't fit inside the nipple/Bung. And I can't seem to find any smaller ones online. Ill keep trying

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Cool. Thank you for the info, I'll give it a try.
 
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