Need a low pressure differential switch, help...
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Need a low pressure differential switch, help...
Hello Folks,
I am about to lower my 08 Road Glide, my lowering kit is piece built from a set of factory air shocks, lowered by Phoenix Customs, Bitchin Baggers, by a 1 ž-2 inch drop. In addition to the modified rear air shock length I purchased their version of a front spring drop which should lower the front about inch or so, when combined with the drop of the rear, the bike should sit fairly level with about 1 ˝ inch drop overall. To keep things looking right I am also going to install the BB front fender leveling brackets, not only should that level the fender but I am told it should keep the fairing from banging into the fender on a big bump . I will let you know how that works out, but for the cost it is worth a try anyway Now on to the issue I am having and some questions that I hope some of you all can answer for me. I would like to add an onboard compressor, gauge and such but I need to find a pressure limiting switch that functions at a low pressure range, the factory shocks can only handle air pressure up to about 35 or 40 PSI. There are lots of small air compressors, gauges and momentary on switches and easy to use fittings and so on, all for a reasonable price. On a side note I believe I can even add my air horn into the air circuit for the shocks so I can use the same compressor for both. But I cannot find a switch to fit my limitations.
What I am looking for (in a perfect world) is a differential air pressure limiting switch with an operating range of .1 to 35 or 40 PSI, I could work with a pressure limiting switch which trips at 35-40 PSI or even a user adjustable switch that will go as low as 40 PSI, no luck for me. In a pinch if I cannot find a switch in the operational realm of what I just described, I could even use a pressure relief pop off valve which triggers at 35-40 PSI, cannot find one of them either. I am working on limited funds because I decided to by the MoCo LED version of the RG headlight from Surdyke which took a big bite from my chrome fund, so I really need to find a low cost version of something to limit the air pressure going to the shocks. All of that explanation is basically so I can ask the following question(s)
Does anyone have any suggestions where I can obtain an adjustable low pressure version of a differential pressure limiting switch, or a factory set pressure limiting switch which triggers in the 35-40 PSI range, and last but not out of the question a PRV set to pop at 40 PSI. Any help at all greatly appreciated.
-mike
I am about to lower my 08 Road Glide, my lowering kit is piece built from a set of factory air shocks, lowered by Phoenix Customs, Bitchin Baggers, by a 1 ž-2 inch drop. In addition to the modified rear air shock length I purchased their version of a front spring drop which should lower the front about inch or so, when combined with the drop of the rear, the bike should sit fairly level with about 1 ˝ inch drop overall. To keep things looking right I am also going to install the BB front fender leveling brackets, not only should that level the fender but I am told it should keep the fairing from banging into the fender on a big bump . I will let you know how that works out, but for the cost it is worth a try anyway Now on to the issue I am having and some questions that I hope some of you all can answer for me. I would like to add an onboard compressor, gauge and such but I need to find a pressure limiting switch that functions at a low pressure range, the factory shocks can only handle air pressure up to about 35 or 40 PSI. There are lots of small air compressors, gauges and momentary on switches and easy to use fittings and so on, all for a reasonable price. On a side note I believe I can even add my air horn into the air circuit for the shocks so I can use the same compressor for both. But I cannot find a switch to fit my limitations.
What I am looking for (in a perfect world) is a differential air pressure limiting switch with an operating range of .1 to 35 or 40 PSI, I could work with a pressure limiting switch which trips at 35-40 PSI or even a user adjustable switch that will go as low as 40 PSI, no luck for me. In a pinch if I cannot find a switch in the operational realm of what I just described, I could even use a pressure relief pop off valve which triggers at 35-40 PSI, cannot find one of them either. I am working on limited funds because I decided to by the MoCo LED version of the RG headlight from Surdyke which took a big bite from my chrome fund, so I really need to find a low cost version of something to limit the air pressure going to the shocks. All of that explanation is basically so I can ask the following question(s)
Does anyone have any suggestions where I can obtain an adjustable low pressure version of a differential pressure limiting switch, or a factory set pressure limiting switch which triggers in the 35-40 PSI range, and last but not out of the question a PRV set to pop at 40 PSI. Any help at all greatly appreciated.
-mike
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O-Wa-TaGoo-Siam.... Say three times fast!
I can not believe I did not think about Digi-Key I have ordered tons of surface mount components and LED stuff from them, it never even occurred to me to look for he pressure switch there. Thankx a million gents it is appreciated. Assuming this project works out like I have envisioned it, I am sure many of you all are in the same place as I am. Really wanting to lower your RG but do not have the $1000 or so to spend on it. I will keep records, take pictures and try to write up a how to post.... It might be helpful. who knows, regardless thank you for the idea.
-mike
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