Filling Air Shocks
I purchased the HD pump. It was not that expensive and I do like the way it operates. I consider it a good investment and the lossless system means you get a good setting and reading. This does make a difference in ride characteristics, plus I like to try different settings and tinker with things, so a small investment was to me a good thing. Hey, I bought the service and electrical manuals and they were a lot more expensive.
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Do you know what the overall length is of that pump is? wil it fit inside a saddlebag?
Duhhhhh, just saw it because I actually opened my eyes!
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I bought the H-D gauge. The lossless system is important in a system that holds so little air. If you use a regular pump you will use significant pressure unscrewing it. Then if you check with a separate guage, you will leak a little more. The ability to hit the mark and have it stay there removes the aggravation.
As far as the pressure to run CHECK YOUR MANUAL. According to my service guy, the shocks were redesigned at some point and the recommended pressures are now higher than they used to be. For me on my 2011, solo, with the tools and crap I have in my saddlebags, I run at 35 psi. With my wife, who is petite, I run at 40 (although they say you can go to 50 for bigger loads.
As far as the pressure to run CHECK YOUR MANUAL. According to my service guy, the shocks were redesigned at some point and the recommended pressures are now higher than they used to be. For me on my 2011, solo, with the tools and crap I have in my saddlebags, I run at 35 psi. With my wife, who is petite, I run at 40 (although they say you can go to 50 for bigger loads.
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From: Asscrackistan
What's the real secret to removing from the valve as to not let more air out when unscrewing the "Gold" **** as they refer to it? I've followed all directions to the letter, but air still releases from the valve.. I've unscrewed the red **** first as directed, then the "Gold" ****, but after a few turns, more air gets released. Tips and advise welcome.
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