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Old May 22, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Well went back down last night to have a look with my lift and everything ready, before I tore into it I tried it again and it worked, something must have been stuck (valve) but freed itself while the bike sat for a bit, ill try it again today if I get chance for a ride.
Yep it must be the valve as if it was the air line it still would not work. Contact JD and tell him what has occurred and he will help you out.
 
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Well it happened again, i checked all connections and they are good, its trying to work moves a tiny bit then makes a noise like its really stressed and i just stop, all functions work just not airing up and no leaks, ill try and contact JD here on the forum just cant find his name
 
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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Well it happened again, i checked all connections and they are good, its trying to work moves a tiny bit then makes a noise like its really stressed and i just stop, all functions work just not airing up and no leaks, ill try and contact JD here on the forum just cant find his name
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Call him 323.359.4914
I cant call him now, im away at work offshore with no phone on nights. I emailed him through his website, hopefully he gets back to me.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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I cant call him now, im away at work offshore with no phone on nights. I emailed him through his website, hopefully he gets back to me.
Well i emailed and PM'ed him but no response yet, i hope gets back to me soon, i just want to fix this once i get home.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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dont worry jd will handle anything on his units...dude stands by his product 100%...he will get to you
 
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I have always received a response to emails within 24 hrs from them
 
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I have always received a response to emails within 24 hrs from them
I had this happen to mine not to long after I installed it but I liven in humid England and it ended up being swelled plunger material. As stated Call JD and he will likely know what the problem is and get it fixed for you.
 
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I had this happen to mine not to long after I installed it but I liven in humid England and it ended up being swelled plunger material. As stated Call JD and he will likely know what the problem is and get it fixed for you.
i can't call from work but I emailed and sent a pm software im hoping for an answers soon
 
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