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Old 06-20-2017, 03:42 PM   #1
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Thumbs Up Pump for shocks?

Sorry if this has been asked before and I'm missing it, but would the Fox Racing Shox Shock Pump work on the Nomad (2006). The Amazon questions says it works on Harley's as well. I just don't know if the nozzles are universal and can't find any fitment info.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...HSVB8A3M&psc=1

I recognize it has a higher pump range than I need, but it is zero loss (I think) and comes highly reviewed for a good price.

As a quick aside, I also need to dig into a few other things with this new bike. I use it as a sidecar tug now but will probably disconnect the sidecar and use it as a touring bike as well. So far I have noted from browsing the forums:
- Throttle body cleaning
- Check if they have added the cam chain tensioner

The bike has ~44000 miles and is mostly stock mechanically. I'm open to other recommendations or things to check on the bike.



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Old 06-20-2017, 06:53 PM   #2
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That pump will work. You would be better of with one that goes from 0 - 60 PSI, easier to read.
Harley's and Kawasaki's have the same type air valve.
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Old 06-20-2017, 07:19 PM   #3
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For a few dollars more you can get the Harley type that goes to 60 PSI.

I have used this type for years with no problems.

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Old 06-20-2017, 07:52 PM   #4
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Thanks JD. I had been looking on Amazon and most of their 60 psi models were so expensive. This one looks like it will fit the bill great!
 
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The one HD part I bought was their shock pump. It's worked well for me



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Old 06-22-2017, 02:52 PM   #6
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I bought the Harley one. I think it was about $60 (Canadian) when I bought it in 2008.
I use it on the car tires as well. It is more accurate than the pressure gauge on the $20 air compressor.
 
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As a former Harley rider (three of them) I came to realize somewhere along the way that HD stands for High Dollar and no, this is not an original.

I've been meaning to get one of these pumps and the price is right but that 150 PSI range seems a bit much.
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I have the HD one and no longer have any use for it (the Vulcan has left the garage). Pay shipping and it's yours. Only been used a couple of times.
 
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I have the HD one and no longer have any use for it (the Vulcan has left the garage). Pay shipping and it's yours. Only been used a couple of times.
Wow duffy that's a great thing you are doing
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Wow duffy that's a great thing you are doing

Like I said, I don't need it and I like to pay thing forward when I can.
 
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As a former Harley rider (three of them) I came to realize somewhere along the way that HD stands for High Dollar and no, this is not an original.

I've been meaning to get one of these pumps and the price is right but that 150 PSI range seems a bit much.
Those type of gauges generally have an 1/8" pipe thread. Screw that one off and put a gauge on with the pressure range that suits your needs.

Amazon would be a source for gauges. A bearing house like Motion Ind would be another.


https://www.amazon.com/PIC-101D-208D...8+bottom+mount
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I received that pump today and it did work (although I wound up taking the seat off to access the nozzles.

However, I did want to ask about this: The left shock was at 10 and the right at ~22. I pumped both up to 28 and noticed NO improvement in the sag when sitting on the bike. For reference, I am ~350 lbs, with ~20 lbs in gear plus some weight of the sidecar. I'd seen a rule of thumb that you should add 1 psi for every 10 lb over 150. However, referencing the plot in the thread below, it looks like I may need closer to 40-45. I'm trying to find what the max pressure is.

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/88032-post1.html

Thanks all. Took my friends around today for a ride and they loved it.
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I think the max pressure is 42 psi.
 
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I dont doubt that 42psi is the recommended maximum,but i have had 70psi in mine.When i was pumping it up,with a 12v compressor,one side of the bike jumped up like it had been stuck down before.There is a Kiwi called Peg on here,who stripped his shocks down to rebuild them.If i recall,he said there is no bladder in them at all.The air is mixed with the oil in a single chamber,so there is no chance of bursting a bladder if you over do it.However,you could blow the seals.I have also used the high pressure air lines at the local garage,so the myth that you should not,is just that,
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