Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale - Page 2

ve3hzz · 02-04-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by ldhthept

id be interested in a set. also, how is everyone checking pressure in the shocks without losing all the air? i have been putting off checking it and doing this mod cause i dont really understand how to check the pressure. i know you need a zero air loss gauge but have not found one. can i use my compressor and set the pressure gauge low so as not to bust the bladders in the shocks?

I wouldn't get a compressor anywhere near one of these shocks. The bladders are very small. It only takes a few strokes with a hand pump to fully inflate them.

You need a zero-loss pump, which includes a gauge. I bought one from a Harley Davidson dealer, but you can usually find them on eBay for a lot less. Progressive makes a real good one.

Here's an example of what you need to look for:
http://www.amazon.com/PROGRESSIVE-GA.../dp/B000GU1BZC

Instead of spending huge $ on e-bay or amazon and shipping go down to your local Bicycle shop and ask them for a zero loss hand pump. They will (or should) hand you a pump for use that has a gauge on it (mention that too) for about 20.00 or less if there having a sale

You won't find it at Walmart, but any good local bike shop that sells and services bikes as there main business should have one, or can get one in for you fairly cheap. Hope that helps anyone looking for one.

Scott.

**minst7877** · 02-04-2011, 04:13 PM

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but any good local bike shop that sells and services bikes as there main business should have one, or can get one in for you fairly cheap. Hope that helps anyone looking for one.

Time to go visit the local bicycle shop. Thanks for the tip.

DC

cactusjack · 02-04-2011, 04:45 PM

whatever pump you get, try to find one with the lowest scale possible. Mine is 0-60PSI, so it's easy to read the gauge and set the pressure precisely. Some may go as high as 300PSI and the scale would make it much harder to read the gauge and be precise.

Moose · 02-04-2011, 05:56 PM

FYI: Just ordered a progressive pump off of ebay for $10.99 with free shipping. Granted the gauge is the one that goes to 300lbs, but I figured for the price I can always change the gauge later if I decide to....

**ray2** · 02-04-2011, 06:22 PM

Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it.

ndbigfish · 02-04-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

You need a zero-loss pump, which includes a gauge. I bought one from a Harley Davidson dealer, but you can usually find them on eBay for a lot less. Progressive makes a real good one.

It's Blasphemy

Plenty of "air" though. ;)

cactusjack · 02-04-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ray2

Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it.

Sorry, I hope you have better luck with yours than I had with that same pump. I only used it 2 or 3 times and it broke. The hose isn't long enough to reach from the ground to the fitting on the shock, either.

That's why I now have a Progressive pump. ::)

dennis49 · 02-04-2011, 08:00 PM

I'm putting a pressure gauge in the line between the shocks this way you can see the pressure in both shocks and re-air when needed.

**jestephens** · 02-05-2011, 12:02 AM

For everyone that has paid by PayPal, your kit is in the mail (or will be in the morning)!!

I'm sorry, I'll be shipping out my last kits tomorrow. BUT, I have more parts on the way, and I'll get them back up for sale just as soon as possible!
I only made a handful of kits to begin with and they sold faster than I expected. 50 more will be coming soon!

I'll keep you updated

Thanks again!
-Jay

**nomadtom69** · 02-05-2011, 12:45 AM

Bicycle Pump has cut off works great

cactusjack · 02-05-2011, 09:26 PM

I received my air kit today and have already installed it. Couldn't be any more simple. Thanks for doing this Jay, and thanks for the quick shipping!

I pumped mine up to 30 PSI and left the seat off (easier to get to the fittings) and will recheck in the morning to make sure it holds pressure.

oldbikers · 02-05-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ray2

Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it.

I hope yours is not like mine I have a very nice pump with a 300 lb Gage but you can't change the Gage.

**ray2** · 02-06-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by ray2

Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it.

Sorry, I hope you have better luck with yours than I had with that same pump. I only used it 2 or 3 times and it broke. The hose isn't long enough to reach from the ground to the fitting on the shock, either.

That's why I now have a Progressive pump. ::)

Ouch :'(

**ray2** · 02-06-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbikers

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Originally Posted by ray2

Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it.

I hope yours is not like mine I have a very nice pump with a 300 lb Gage but you can't change the Gage.

This one has a 70lb gage and the hose is 33" long. Just hope it does not break like CJ's did.

cactusjack · 02-06-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by ldhthept

id be interested in a set. also, how is everyone checking pressure in the shocks without losing all the air? i have been putting off checking it and doing this mod cause i dont really understand how to check the pressure. i know you need a zero air loss gauge but have not found one. can i use my compressor and set the pressure gauge low so as not to bust the bladders in the shocks?

I wouldn't get a compressor anywhere near one of these shocks. The bladders are very small. It only takes a few strokes with a hand pump to fully inflate them.

You need a zero-loss pump, which includes a gauge. I bought one from a Harley Davidson dealer, but you can usually find them on eBay for a lot less. Progressive makes a real good one.

Here's an example of what you need to look for:
http://www.amazon.com/PROGRESSIVE-GA.../dp/B000GU1BZC

I was mistaken. I had my pump out today and it has a Dennis Kirk inventory tag on it. I did not buy it from a Harley dealer.

02-04-2011, 04:45 PM	#18
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale whatever pump you get, try to find one with the lowest scale possible. Mine is 0-60PSI, so it's easy to read the gauge and set the pressure precisely. Some may go as high as 300PSI and the scale would make it much harder to read the gauge and be precise. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-04-2011, 05:56 PM	#19
Moose Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 66	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale FYI: Just ordered a progressive pump off of ebay for $10.99 with free shipping. Granted the gauge is the one that goes to 300lbs, but I figured for the price I can always change the gauge later if I decide to....
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02-04-2011, 06:22 PM	#20
ray2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 939	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale Just got a Air Revolution Foot Pump from Stop and Go. Wanted it to inflate tires but think it will work on the shocks to. here is the website. http://www.stopngo.com/motorcycle.asp#inflationdevices You will have to scroll down a few items to find it. __________________ Ray Minnesota 2010-1700-Nomad VBA#01525 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-04-2011, 08:00 PM	#23
dennis49 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 170	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale I'm putting a pressure gauge in the line between the shocks this way you can see the pressure in both shocks and re-air when needed.
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02-05-2011, 12:02 AM	#24
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale For everyone that has paid by PayPal, your kit is in the mail (or will be in the morning)!! I'm sorry, I'll be shipping out my last kits tomorrow. BUT, I have more parts on the way, and I'll get them back up for sale just as soon as possible! I only made a handful of kits to begin with and they sold faster than I expected. 50 more will be coming soon! I'll keep you updated Thanks again! -Jay __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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02-05-2011, 12:45 AM	#25
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale Bicycle Pump has cut off works great __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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02-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#26
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Air Shock Balance Kits - for sale I received my air kit today and have already installed it. Couldn't be any more simple. Thanks for doing this Jay, and thanks for the quick shipping! I pumped mine up to 30 PSI and left the seat off (easier to get to the fittings) and will recheck in the morning to make sure it holds pressure. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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