Do you need the HD pump for shocks

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Jun 23, 2009 | 08:41 AM

#11

SpringerSteve

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I have to agree with the HD pump. It's made well and has an anti-leak system so you lose no air when disconnecting. That's important when you're talking about 1 or 2# of air. Got mine for about $25 on eBay.

Jun 23, 2009 | 08:44 AM

#12

Coloradodude

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Yes, you do.

Jun 23, 2009 | 08:46 AM

#13

nhbiker1961

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I had one before I got the HD one and it would leak air when you removed it from the valve. I finally bought the HD one for $35 and it works great.

Jun 23, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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Pumba11

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From: Twin Cities, MN

I just used a $2.99 basketball pump. It worked, but you had to guess on the pressure. Use the HD pump now. Worth the money. Period.

Jun 23, 2009 | 09:02 AM

#15

1plumr1

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Bought one on EBAY for $20 shipped. Also got two with my Fox float shocks on two of my sleds. They are exactly the same pump made in some foreign country with a different sticker on them. Only difference is the Fox pumps cost $1100 and came with some shocks.

Jun 23, 2009 | 09:06 AM

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DeafUltra

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Yes, You need 'em if you got a touring bike no matter what the cost you spend. Just bite your tongue and keep your wifey happy.

Thorey

Jun 23, 2009 | 09:07 AM

#17

VARDR

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Fought with a hand pump for several months, finally spent the money and got the HD pump, it was worth the money...very good pump.

Jun 23, 2009 | 09:11 AM

#18

2WheelThrill

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You can get one 20% thru Chicago HD...

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Jun 23, 2009 | 09:17 AM

#19

mtnbikerx

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Mountain bikes use fairly sophisticated air shocks now and any (mountain) bike shop will have shock pumps available with attached guage. Try to get one with a scale that reads 0 - 125psi rather than one that reads 0 - 300psi.

After that - I run 35 psi in my Street Glide shocks. I don't know where HD gets the 17 - 20 psi recommendation.

Last edited by mtnbikerx; Jun 23, 2009 at 09:44 AM.