Shock pump
Sometimes going the cheap route isn't worth it. Plus I got mine at the dealer for 42.64 + tax. Not so bad for something I use quite often.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 158
Likes: 1
From: Salem,MA
I Totally agree,no other pumps heads will not fit resessed fitting on my 95 rk rear shock fitting on side cover.
UOTE=Uncle Paul;11319066]The saving grace for the HD pump (and others of the same design) is that it does not loose even the tinest bit of pressure when you un hook it.
Other pumps can loose a significant amount of pressure from this tiny system.
They do not include in on every bike, because many people have one already from previous bikes. (or borrow their neighbors).
Bicycle pumps do not work well, and a compressor cannot regulate the tiny amount of air that is used to adjust the pressure.[/QUOTE]
UOTE=Uncle Paul;11319066]The saving grace for the HD pump (and others of the same design) is that it does not loose even the tinest bit of pressure when you un hook it.
Other pumps can loose a significant amount of pressure from this tiny system.
They do not include in on every bike, because many people have one already from previous bikes. (or borrow their neighbors).
Bicycle pumps do not work well, and a compressor cannot regulate the tiny amount of air that is used to adjust the pressure.[/QUOTE]
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: Down the road a bit in Texas
Rico,
Your owner's manual gives you recommended shock pressure settings based on weight of the load (rider/passenger and gear/luggage if any).
When my '09 RK is fully loaded for a road trip with King TourPak I run 45-50 psi. Without luggage just riding to/from work I run around 35-40 psi.
Your owner's manual gives you recommended shock pressure settings based on weight of the load (rider/passenger and gear/luggage if any).
When my '09 RK is fully loaded for a road trip with King TourPak I run 45-50 psi. Without luggage just riding to/from work I run around 35-40 psi.
I agree with the post about the HD pump doesn't lose any pressure when removing the valve.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,988
Likes: 17
From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
I couldn't see spending $50.00 but did pick up a Fox that seems to work just fine.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 515
Likes: 2
From: Colorado
I couldn't see spending $50.00 but did pick up a Fox that seems to work just fine. Amazon.com: Fox Racing Shox Shock Pump 027-00-007: Automotive
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,023
Likes: 6
From: New Jersey
I picked one up with my "one time 15% off your entire purchase" discount when I bought the SG two years ago. Glad I did. Last season, I tucked the SG in for a long Winter's nap with 40 pounds of air on the dial. Today, when I finally got her out of the shed and under the carport, the dial read less than 15 pounds!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,341
Likes: 9
From: Woodinville, WA
Bought one on Amazon and works exactly like the Harley pump and at half the price. A buddy of mine just bought one at the Honda dealer for $28 and is the same thing. Only difference with the Harley pump is that you won't void the warranty by putting in non-Harley air.
Nice find
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