Tri Glide Rear Shock Inflation
#31
10-19-2014, 10:21 AM
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Shock Pressure
Hi Oogie,
The shocks are very sensitive and require very low pressure to pump them up. Also, when you are on a trip away from your compressor, you may have a slight leak where the plastic hose goes into the shrader valve. To fix this, pull out the end of the plastic hose after compressing the knurled ring and use a razor blade and cut off 1/8" carefully. Then reinsert the hose. This should make the end nice and sharp and the shrader fitting inside will be able to grab onto the new round hose.
The compressor will fill the shocks too rapidly and you may blow out the seal....invest in a Harley Pump and you can carry it with you while traveling.
You will appreciate having a pump with you all the time.
Diesel
The shocks are very sensitive and require very low pressure to pump them up. Also, when you are on a trip away from your compressor, you may have a slight leak where the plastic hose goes into the shrader valve. To fix this, pull out the end of the plastic hose after compressing the knurled ring and use a razor blade and cut off 1/8" carefully. Then reinsert the hose. This should make the end nice and sharp and the shrader fitting inside will be able to grab onto the new round hose.
The compressor will fill the shocks too rapidly and you may blow out the seal....invest in a Harley Pump and you can carry it with you while traveling.
You will appreciate having a pump with you all the time.
Diesel
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10-19-2014, 01:49 PM
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Hi Oogie,
The shocks are very sensitive and require very low pressure to pump them up. Also, when you are on a trip away from your compressor, you may have a slight leak where the plastic hose goes into the shrader valve. To fix this, pull out the end of the plastic hose after compressing the knurled ring and use a razor blade and cut off 1/8" carefully. Then reinsert the hose. This should make the end nice and sharp and the shrader fitting inside will be able to grab onto the new round hose.
The compressor will fill the shocks too rapidly and you may blow out the seal....invest in a Harley Pump and you can carry it with you while traveling.
You will appreciate having a pump with you all the time.
Diesel
The shocks are very sensitive and require very low pressure to pump them up. Also, when you are on a trip away from your compressor, you may have a slight leak where the plastic hose goes into the shrader valve. To fix this, pull out the end of the plastic hose after compressing the knurled ring and use a razor blade and cut off 1/8" carefully. Then reinsert the hose. This should make the end nice and sharp and the shrader fitting inside will be able to grab onto the new round hose.
The compressor will fill the shocks too rapidly and you may blow out the seal....invest in a Harley Pump and you can carry it with you while traveling.
You will appreciate having a pump with you all the time.
Diesel
I purchased one 9 years ago when I got my first bagger. Still using the same one today...works as well as the day I got it.
Also, remember, as little as 2lbs PSI can make a significant difference in the ride quality.
#33
10-19-2014, 10:02 PM
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#35
10-20-2014, 02:53 AM
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There are used & new pumps for sale on Amazon & EBay for some less than Harley retail.
Suredyke Harley Davidson have a discount program also.As do other dealers. Check around, the correct pump is worth buying.
The other pumps might work, but I don't think you would be pleased.
But that's just my opinion.............
#36
10-21-2014, 01:13 PM
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10-21-2014, 03:59 PM
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