air shock pump

k9sarky · 09-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Has anyone tried one of these no brand shock pumps? Is it a zero loss pump? Does it do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AIR-S...Q5fAccessories

cactusjack · 09-03-2009, 05:09 PM

Well, it looks like a copy or knockoff of the Progressive pump I have. The copy doesn't state if it's lossless or not, but the valve (what little of it shows) appears to be right.

That would be my major concern, you don't want to use a pump without a lossless valve on it for the air shocks or you'll never get the pressure right. Other than that, it's probably okay.

dogdoc · 09-03-2009, 08:39 PM

I bought a knock off on e-bay and it pumps well but bleed valve quit working after just a couple uses. $20 but sucks.

**Top Cat** · 09-03-2009, 10:04 PM

I'm a firm believer that a person should buy the best equipment they can afford.
Doc, your a veterinarian , you should have been able to afford a Progressive Pump. ;)

**ringadingh** · 09-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Ive used my Progressive pump for 3-4 years now and its never let me down, and it was slightly used when I bought it for $20.00
They seem to be a good quality product. Sometimes some of the knockoffs appear to be the same but there is a difference.

k9sarky · 09-05-2009, 07:45 PM

Thanks guys. I was hoping to save a few bucks, but it's not a savings if the pump won't last.

macmac · 09-05-2009, 08:22 PM

I have one of the Progressive pumps from 1999 and still use it. It was for and still is for my xs 850 sh yammi.... Both bikes have that air kit, the yammi does it on the ft forks while the nad we all know, but one air inlet does it my bikes. The nad has a gauge, and i set it at 10 psi in Spring and it still says 10 psi.

dkdixie · 09-12-2009, 05:21 AM

K9.... I bought the same pump. Its NOT a true zero loss pump.
It loses 1 to less than 2 lbs of pressure when releasing.
I use 20lbs of pressure in my shocks. Pump it up to just over 21lbs, release and its at 20lbs when checked.
So little I can live with it.......and I've expermented with it dozens of times.
Love the 9" size......I think its worth the 25 bucks!!

k9sarky · 09-14-2009, 08:04 AM

Thanks dk dixie

cactusjack · 09-14-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

I'm a firm believer that a person should buy the best equipment they can afford.
Doc, your a veterinarian , you should have been able to afford a Progressive Pump. ;)

Just neuter a few more dogs and make that Progressive pump yours!

mercianbike · 09-17-2009, 07:54 PM

I just bought an air shock pump from a HD dealer up in Michigan that sells on eBay. Price was $39 + $4.00 postage. The dealer service was excellent. Do an eBay search for "Harley 54650-03A" or go directly to:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories

There were a few eBay vendors with cheaper prices but more postage. So look at the total cost.

spirello · 09-18-2009, 11:38 AM

I bought a progressive pump and it only works half the time it bleeds off. It pumps fine but it seems to leak off only on the left side shock.

dabull · 09-18-2009, 12:56 PM

being COMPLETELY ignorant on this subject,,,,why cant you use a

1. bicycle pump

2. gas station air hose

3. a small air tank

thanks guys....and i assume you have to air up each shock>?

dogdoc · 09-18-2009, 01:36 PM

cant use anything with high air pressure, like a gas station, your air compressor or even an air tank, it will blow out the shock seals and there goes your oil(and shocks). Also you cant check air in the shocks with a reg gauge, Therefore, you need the zero loss air pump, :-)

mericanbike: Thats a good price IF thats a Progressive pump.

dabull · 09-18-2009, 02:11 PM

ok..i get the hi pressure thing-seals-etc..wouldnt have thought an air tank would blast the seals but ok i buy in......but what i didnt know was that a reg air gauge wont work on shocks???!!! ???

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09-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	air shock pump Well, it looks like a copy or knockoff of the Progressive pump I have. The copy doesn't state if it's lossless or not, but the valve (what little of it shows) appears to be right. That would be my major concern, you don't want to use a pump without a lossless valve on it for the air shocks or you'll never get the pressure right. Other than that, it's probably okay. __________________ 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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09-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	air shock pump I bought a knock off on e-bay and it pumps well but bleed valve quit working after just a couple uses. $20 but sucks.
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09-03-2009, 10:04 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	air shock pump I'm a firm believer that a person should buy the best equipment they can afford. Doc, your a veterinarian , you should have been able to afford a Progressive Pump. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	air shock pump Ive used my Progressive pump for 3-4 years now and its never let me down, and it was slightly used when I bought it for $20.00 They seem to be a good quality product. Sometimes some of the knockoffs appear to be the same but there is a difference. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-05-2009, 07:45 PM	#6
k9sarky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 167	air shock pump Thanks guys. I was hoping to save a few bucks, but it's not a savings if the pump won't last.
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09-05-2009, 08:22 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	air shock pump I have one of the Progressive pumps from 1999 and still use it. It was for and still is for my xs 850 sh yammi.... Both bikes have that air kit, the yammi does it on the ft forks while the nad we all know, but one air inlet does it my bikes. The nad has a gauge, and i set it at 10 psi in Spring and it still says 10 psi. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-12-2009, 05:21 AM	#8
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	air shock pump K9.... I bought the same pump. Its NOT a true zero loss pump. It loses 1 to less than 2 lbs of pressure when releasing. I use 20lbs of pressure in my shocks. Pump it up to just over 21lbs, release and its at 20lbs when checked. So little I can live with it.......and I've expermented with it dozens of times. Love the 9" size......I think its worth the 25 bucks!! __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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09-14-2009, 08:04 AM	#9
k9sarky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 167	air shock pump Thanks dk dixie
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09-17-2009, 07:54 PM	#11
mercianbike Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 1	air shock pump I just bought an air shock pump from a HD dealer up in Michigan that sells on eBay. Price was $39 + $4.00 postage. The dealer service was excellent. Do an eBay search for "Harley 54650-03A" or go directly to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories There were a few eBay vendors with cheaper prices but more postage. So look at the total cost. __________________ Jim Lindquist Retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran Patriot Guard Kawanow #263 (November 2007) 262 Prior Posts
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09-18-2009, 11:38 AM	#12
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	air shock pump I bought a progressive pump and it only works half the time it bleeds off. It pumps fine but it seems to leak off only on the left side shock.
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09-18-2009, 12:56 PM	#13
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	air shock pump being COMPLETELY ignorant on this subject,,,,why cant you use a 1. bicycle pump 2. gas station air hose 3. a small air tank thanks guys....and i assume you have to air up each shock>?
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09-18-2009, 01:36 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	air shock pump cant use anything with high air pressure, like a gas station, your air compressor or even an air tank, it will blow out the shock seals and there goes your oil(and shocks). Also you cant check air in the shocks with a reg gauge, Therefore, you need the zero loss air pump, :-) mericanbike: Thats a good price IF thats a Progressive pump.
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09-18-2009, 02:11 PM	#15
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	air shock pump ok..i get the hi pressure thing-seals-etc..wouldnt have thought an air tank would blast the seals but ok i buy in......but what i didnt know was that a reg air gauge wont work on shocks???!!! ???
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