Wheel vs Air Shock valve stems
Road Master
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The schrader valve is the same ol' schrader valves used in your car tires. The one in the shocks of my '09 had a slight imprefection on the o-ring, and I replaced it with one from Pep Boys. They are exactly the same, except for the o-ring defect. Works perfectly now.
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It's OK but make sure you are dialed down to below the shocks max pressure rating or kaboom! You can also use a stand alone spare air tank filled to the desired pressure as well, that way you know you won't exceed the shock pressure. I think the max is 50 for shocks, so make sure you dial down slightly below it. You dont run with 50 anyway do you?
Road Master
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Are the stem sizes different with the shock stem being smaller? This may be common knowledge but I'm still shaking my head.
Using the gauge I bought (per this forum) where you can shoot air and check pressure without changing tools, works great on the tires. I'm so glad I bought this thing! Makes it far too easy!
The fitting though won't work on the shock stem. The gauge fitting's too loose. I have no gauge(s) that'll fit to check pressure let alone put air in.
Guess I'll have to hit HD for a proper size quick disconnect and gauge.
Using the gauge I bought (per this forum) where you can shoot air and check pressure without changing tools, works great on the tires. I'm so glad I bought this thing! Makes it far too easy!
The fitting though won't work on the shock stem. The gauge fitting's too loose. I have no gauge(s) that'll fit to check pressure let alone put air in.
Guess I'll have to hit HD for a proper size quick disconnect and gauge.
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I bought the Harley's version pump. It works great...This Touring Suspension Air Pump
(54630-03A) looks good, works great and you can carry it with you on a trip. Or, just have it with you whenever you need it.
You never know, you maybe riding down the road and see a 300lb female hitch-hiker and without your Suspension Air Pump you would not be able to pick her up. That would be a lost opportunity and all you could say is, I should have bought one of those pumps from the dealer.
Have a great night....Ride Safe..
(54630-03A) looks good, works great and you can carry it with you on a trip. Or, just have it with you whenever you need it.
You never know, you maybe riding down the road and see a 300lb female hitch-hiker and without your Suspension Air Pump you would not be able to pick her up. That would be a lost opportunity and all you could say is, I should have bought one of those pumps from the dealer.
Have a great night....Ride Safe..
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