Shock Wire Disconnected?
Road Warrior
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From: Columbia SC
A couple PSI wont matter, the key is if they keep losing after a few days.
Another thing, chances are you lost some shock oil when that hose split, maybe on your return trip you can check it out. I have no idea how.
Im personally happy with the air shocks, but what do I know! Except Im happy with them.
Another thing, chances are you lost some shock oil when that hose split, maybe on your return trip you can check it out. I have no idea how.
Im personally happy with the air shocks, but what do I know! Except Im happy with them.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2016
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From: Canada
A couple PSI wont matter, the key is if they keep losing after a few days.
Another thing, chances are you lost some shock oil when that hose split, maybe on your return trip you can check it out. I have no idea how.
Im personally happy with the air shocks, but what do I know! Except Im happy with them.
Another thing, chances are you lost some shock oil when that hose split, maybe on your return trip you can check it out. I have no idea how.
Im personally happy with the air shocks, but what do I know! Except Im happy with them.
Today I drained it to 10 psi and then pumped it back up to 48. Let's see
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Denton TX
The big secret about pnuematic tubing and quik-loc connectors is that you have to cut the end perfectly square. There is a small plastic tool called a tubing cutter that will cut perfectly square every time.
I worked for a decade in the semiconductor industry in the chemical pump division. I had a tubing cutter that I got for free at work. I couldn't find it (of course) so I tried the utility knife free hand. No dice; leaky. I finally found one on the net. I think it cost about $4.00.
Your leak seems to be slow enough that you can add air from time to time. After you get back find a tubing cutter and you'll never have to pump air again unless you are changing to a heavier load. If I put 25 PSI in my shocks that's what will be in there months later.
I worked for a decade in the semiconductor industry in the chemical pump division. I had a tubing cutter that I got for free at work. I couldn't find it (of course) so I tried the utility knife free hand. No dice; leaky. I finally found one on the net. I think it cost about $4.00.
Your leak seems to be slow enough that you can add air from time to time. After you get back find a tubing cutter and you'll never have to pump air again unless you are changing to a heavier load. If I put 25 PSI in my shocks that's what will be in there months later.
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Cruiser
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From: Canada
The big secret about pnuematic tubing and quik-loc connectors is that you have to cut the end perfectly square. There is a small plastic tool called a tubing cutter that will cut perfectly square every time.
I worked for a decade in the semiconductor industry in the chemical pump division. I had a tubing cutter that I got for free at work. I couldn't find it (of course) so I tried the utility knife free hand. No dice; leaky. I finally found one on the net. I think it cost about $4.00.
Your leak seems to be slow enough that you can add air from time to time. After you get back find a tubing cutter and you'll never have to pump air again unless you are changing to a heavier load. If I put 25 PSI in my shocks that's what will be in there months later.
I worked for a decade in the semiconductor industry in the chemical pump division. I had a tubing cutter that I got for free at work. I couldn't find it (of course) so I tried the utility knife free hand. No dice; leaky. I finally found one on the net. I think it cost about $4.00.
Your leak seems to be slow enough that you can add air from time to time. After you get back find a tubing cutter and you'll never have to pump air again unless you are changing to a heavier load. If I put 25 PSI in my shocks that's what will be in there months later.
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From: San Diego, CA
I bet the PSI you are losing is what you lose checking pressure. They hold very little air volume. You now have working pressure where before you had none. If you truly are leaking it is probably around one of the quick connects.
You can make another attempt at it with your extra hose or just check the pressure every morning before riding the day on your trip. If it were me I would consider it fixed for now but would keep a check on it.
If you try again, make sure to cut the tube without distorting it. Try this trick. Using a razor blade, roll the tube under the blade back and forth to get a clean straight cut without distorting the tube. Slide it in until it bottoms out and that's about all you can do at this point. Roll that extra tubing up and take it with you just in case.
If you find you are losing pressure during the day, stop at a dealer and explain the situation to a service writer or tech and see if they can help. I'm sure you will travel near one during the trip.
Over the fender is the correct routing.
You can make another attempt at it with your extra hose or just check the pressure every morning before riding the day on your trip. If it were me I would consider it fixed for now but would keep a check on it.
If you try again, make sure to cut the tube without distorting it. Try this trick. Using a razor blade, roll the tube under the blade back and forth to get a clean straight cut without distorting the tube. Slide it in until it bottoms out and that's about all you can do at this point. Roll that extra tubing up and take it with you just in case.
If you find you are losing pressure during the day, stop at a dealer and explain the situation to a service writer or tech and see if they can help. I'm sure you will travel near one during the trip.
Over the fender is the correct routing.
2.5 psi loss when using a gauge to check pressure is not unusual. Leave it for a couple days and see how much it drops, if at all. Also try to check it the same time of day (same temp) because it is a small volume system that reacts to small changes....
I will add, that if you didn't cut the hose too tight.... if you find a leak at a connection (with the soapy water test), you can always just trim about 1/4" off the end, and reinsert it in the fitting.
As many have mentioned, make sure the cut is straight. A special tool or the razor blade method mentioned above should suffice....
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