WTB - Air shock pump

[lomax]

.....anybody got an air shock pump lying around that they don't need? Its about time I quit borrowing and got one of my own!

Mike

[dogdoc]

I bought a 22 dollar one off e-bay and I used it maybe 4-5 times and the bleed button quit working. Pump still works.

[lomax]

......I have seen the ones on ebay Doc. The price they are asking is reasonable. However, they want near $40 to ship one up here. http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/> Go figure !!! Harley dealers want $60 up here.

[dogdoc]

can get a progressive pump for abput $47 at Dennis Kirk and with another $53 worth of stuff free s&h,,,,

[lomax]

...yes but, no free shipping to Canada Doc...

[rlfaubion]

I shipped some stuff to Canada, and now I have some money-changing tax collector, broker type agency chasing me for some kind of import fees. After the third demand letter for some chump change, I told them I'm not paying and to come get me. Haven't seen anyone yet??

[redjay]

Hi, I think the person receiving the goods pays the customs brokerage and import fees, not the sender.

[rickyboy]

redjay is right. I learned that the hard way shipping a mat cutter up from the US to my Canadian address.
BTW lomax.......what did I tell you?

[glwilson]

Go to a "high-end" bicycle shop and ask to see their small air-pumps.

I bought a small unit that pumps "delicately" and precisely. It was designed for very small bicycle racing tires -- which is what you need for air-shocks. The air pump moves smaller amounts of air and will pump up to 80lbs of pressure (far more than you need for shocks); but the point is that each pump only moves a small amount of air.

Cost is from $25 to $50; but you can't get these types of pumps for less.

[lomax]

..thanks GL, I will check that out.

Rick... PM sent!

[Idaho]

I went into a REI sporting goods store last fall and bought one for $17. Like glwilson said, think bicycle shop. Mine has a gauge on the pump and is zero loss, very compact and works great. Just have to remove the seat to get to the valves.

[cactusjack]

I bought a pump from Dennis Kirk made by Progressive. I think I gave $46.99 + shipping for it.

[badnomad08]

I walked into a bike shop and asked for a zero pressure let off air pump and they looked at me like I was stupid. They had a nice pump that would have worked, but the guage wasn't "fine" enough and read up to 300psi. They said they could not get any different ones, so I will just keep looking. I really don't want to pay so much for something I will only use a few times. I wish someone I knew had one I could just borrow. Anyway good luck finding one you like.

[Todd]

HD dealership has them for around $40 bucks too.....the h-d orange comes off real easy with a little paint thinner too.

[Top Cat]

I walked into a bike shop and asked for a zero pressure let off air pump and they looked at me like I was stupid. They had a nice pump that would have worked, but the guage wasn't "fine" enough and read up to 300psi. They said they could not get any different ones, so I will just keep looking. I really don't want to pay so much for something I will only use a few times. I wish someone I knew had one I could just borrow. Anyway good luck finding one you like.

Sometimes you just have to spend the money. I bought a Progressive for around $50.
No offense but if my neighbor kept coming over and borrowing my stuff it would get old in a hurry. I would tell him to buy his own like everybody else has to.
Once you buy it you have it forever.
Not only that but when I used to borrow stuff I usually ended up with a broken used one and the person I borrowed it from ended up with a new one I had to buy for him http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[lomax]

...I hear you TC! Borrowing sucks and like you, something is sure to go wrong and I will end up buying a new one for replacement anyways. I hate when that happens!!!! I have checked some cycle stores locally and no luck. I have resigned myself to going the Harley store route. Cost $60 here. It only hurts for a few minutes and then all is well!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[badnomad08]

When you need something you need something. It just sucks spending 50 or 60 bucks on something you will use a handful of times and then let it just collect dust from then on. It makes you think, air pump for 60 or that new set of chrome saddlebag rails I seen sell for under 70 bucks BRAND NEW on E-bay!!! That was one LUCKY buyer. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif Decisions-Decisions. Anyway, I guess I will just keep an eye out for one. Spring is just around the corner Ride Safe!!!

[Top Cat]

badnomad08
You can always do what I do. I use my $60 air pump to check the tire pressure before each ride that way it is not sitting around getting dusty http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[bogart]

Wal-mart has these pumps for 12.00 without gauge 18.00with gauge

[billyboy]

......I have seen the ones on ebay Doc. The price they are asking is reasonable. However, they want near $40 to ship one up here. http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/> Go figure !!! Harley dealers want $60 up here.

I just bought this one:

http://www.debrix.com/Items/116-10

Haven't used it yet, but it appears to be well made. I believe it's a bike pump, but these guys are selling it as a "big v-twin air shock pump" replacement for Harley. 0 - 60lb range, 0-loss.

[lomax]

..........I bit the bullet and went to the H****y dealer and got one. They gotta pay for that big ass new building somehow!!!! Thanks for all your help..
Mike