Rear air shocks bleeding down
Road Captain
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
If your shocks are leaking down.....look into just rebuilding the fittings on them. The kits do not cost that much and you will be good to go. My bike is an 04 and has not bled down at all in 2 years.
Good luck.
I like the option to pump it up with a passenger planned for the day.
Good luck.
I like the option to pump it up with a passenger planned for the day.
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
I kind of like the idea of having the adjustment as well, plus I really like the trick little pump. The other thing is I havent even had the bike a year and have only put about 2800 miles on it, the shocks shouldnt need to be rebuilt already. So I think I will try my luck at the dealer first and see what they say.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
Road Warrior
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
ORIGINAL: HDTony
I have the 440's on mine and love them, the ride is much better. But if you want stock I have some stock air shocks sitting in my garage that I could sell ya cheap.
I have the 440's on mine and love them, the ride is much better. But if you want stock I have some stock air shocks sitting in my garage that I could sell ya cheap.
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
ORIGINAL: CHEYENNE
This guy is a SCAM!!!!....LOL...j/k... he's cool...I think
ORIGINAL: HDTony
I have the 440's on mine and love them, the ride is much better. But if you want stock I have some stock air shocks sitting in my garage that I could sell ya cheap.
I have the 440's on mine and love them, the ride is much better. But if you want stock I have some stock air shocks sitting in my garage that I could sell ya cheap.
Road Master
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
GOOD POST HERE - -
I check mine once in a blue moon (actually only twice since I owned it- August 04), they are always at zero - -even though when I do check them, I also set them at 10pds....
I'm going in for my 12.5K service on Friday, and now that I have only 6 months left on my factory warranty, they will be looking at that too!
Thanks for mentioning this issue!!!!!
I check mine once in a blue moon (actually only twice since I owned it- August 04), they are always at zero - -even though when I do check them, I also set them at 10pds....
I'm going in for my 12.5K service on Friday, and now that I have only 6 months left on my factory warranty, they will be looking at that too!
Thanks for mentioning this issue!!!!!
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
Fellas, Finding and fixing rear shock leaks is nothing that you need to take the bike to the dealer for. take off the saddle bags ( If so equipped ) get a small spray bottle and fill 3/4 full with warm water. Add some DAWN dishwashing soap. it not only takes grease out of the way, it foams to beat h3!! when mixed with air from a leak. Pump up the shocks to 25 psi and spray everything down. Shocks fittings and line as well. Look for tiny bubbles. If it is the fitting or line go to any hose and rubber supply house and get the fittings. they aren't special. LOTS of industries use them. the OD on the tubing is 1/8th. Standard air shock hose available from ANY auto parts house cheap or get some while you get the fittings. if your leak is in the shock itself, THEN you have a dealer issue. be sure to rinse the bike off when you're done to get rid of the soap residue. You will want to wax it too as the wax was removed when you sprayed the DAWN on it.
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RE: Rear air shocks bleeding down
If your going to bring it back to the dealer I know a fat chick you can borrow to put on the seat and make it bleed down fast.