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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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So I went to check and add air to my shocks and realized a regular air chuck for automotive applications will not work. What does evryone use to add air to thier shocks?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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I bought that sweet little pump from Harley. I like it's compack size and it works perfect. I did buy it off ebay. Much better price.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Harley sells a pump for this. It's high quality, but about $40. DO NOT use any high volume air pump to fill your shocks as it will blow the seals and destroy them. Bite the bullet and buy the Harley pump, it's well worth the dollars. Also, your owners manual has guidelines on how much air pressure to put in the shocks depending on how you ride and the load you carry.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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hand pump for me also
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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little harley pump for me also has the gauge on it and it does't cost that much
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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I use the Harley pump also.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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HD sells an air-pump. I use 16psi for 2 up.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I use the HD hand pump on my RK and it works well.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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So I went to check and add air to my shocks and realized a regular air chuck for automotive applications will not work. What does evryone use to add air to thier shocks?
$20,000.00 bike......$40.00 for the correct air pump that won't blow the seals......why chintz....
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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HD pump I use about 25 all the time cuz I'm lowered.
 
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