Shock pump

**Cajunrider** · 09-30-2009, 10:04 AM

In case someone is looking for an air shock pump, I purchased this pump for $29.95 with free shipping from this vendor. The pump has a zero loss fitting on a flexible hose with a 0 -60 psi gauge. Works really well. Locally, the HD dealer wanted $39.99 + sales tax. The vendor answered my questions promptly and shipped my pump the following day. Very smooth transaction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MIDWE...=p4506.c0.m245

**trip** · 09-30-2009, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the info Mitch......I bought one too. I've been needing one.

dogdoc · 10-05-2009, 09:35 PM

is that a Progressive pump Cajunrider??

**trip** · 10-12-2009, 06:40 AM

Got mine in. Found that my pressure on the rear shocks was around 25 psi. Book says they need to be around 43 psi.

Thanks for the info Mitch. I've looked for a pump in the past but they were always too expensive. This pump is priced well and is a very good quality pump.

redjay · 10-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Hi Trip.
I doubt anyone would need to ride with 40 psi in the rear shocks unless the rider and passenger were 250 lbs each or the bike was loaded to the gunnels. I leave mine at 30psi and adjust the preload up or down depending if its my son or the back or the wife.
If its just me its on #1.

fish · 10-12-2009, 07:36 AM

I got one too but it slowly looses air from where it swivels till you get it off.

oledawg · 10-12-2009, 07:43 AM

For what it's worth I alway's rode with 30# in the shocks and rebound at 3 with tire preasures at 39 Ft & 44 Rt.

A little stiffer ride, but much improved handling. ;)

**Cajunrider** · 10-12-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

is that a Progressive pump Cajunrider??

No Doc, it's not a progressive. I forget the name on it but it is well constructed and much cheaper than Progressive. I noticed the same thing Fish, it will lose a couple of pounds if you don't unscrew the fitting pretty quickly. I like keeping mine at 30 psig so I pump them up to 33 or 34 before unscrewing the fitting. I have a Progressive equalizing kit on my shocks which keeps them at the same pressure.

**trip** · 10-12-2009, 08:32 AM

Know what you mean, redjay.......book says normal psi should be 43.....but I realize that's for a full load.....the book also says not to go over 71 psi or seal damage may occur.

I have always used the preload along with the shock pressure. When I'm fully loaded, I use #3....unloaded, I switch it to #1. I'm going on the Talimena ride this coming weekend, so I decided to pump the shocks up to 43 (when I pull the plug off, I figure I'll loose down to about 40psi pressure) and try it out. I'm 235 lbs and I'll be carrying my laptop along with 80 lbs. of gear. I'll see how it feels...if it's too stiff, I'll adjust the psi. I'll be keeping the pump with me everywhere I go in the left side panel.

**Top Cat** · 10-12-2009, 09:40 AM

When I needed a shock pump I bought a Progressive. It does not leak when unscrewing the connector. You get what you pay for. Buy the best you can afford and only buy it once.
The Progressive as only 10 to 15 dollars more than this pump.
Not being a smart a$$, just giving my opinion. Yes, I know what they say about opinions. ;)

cactusjack · 10-12-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

When I needed a shock pump I bought a Progressive. It does not leak when unscrewing the connector. You get what you pay for. Buy the best you can afford and only buy it once.
The Progressive as only 10 to 15 dollars more than this pump.
Not being a smart a$$, just giving my opinion. Yes, I know what they say about opinions. ;)

I agree with you, TC. The purpose of using these pumps over a standard bicycle tire pump is being able to precisely set the air pressure. If the thing leaks, then it's no better than a $5 bicycle pump. I paid a lot for my Progressive pump, but it doesn't leak, and to me that makes it worth it.

**trip** · 10-12-2009, 10:08 AM

Well, I wouldn't consider this pump a bicycle pump. After getting one and using it, I would say it's just as good as a progressive pump. (I've used both). IMHO, any pump is going to leak a little when taking the nozzle off.

I'm not trying to justify or argue...just sayin' that it's a good pump.

**Top Cat** · 10-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Well, I wouldn't consider this pump a bicycle pump. After getting one and using it, I would say it's just as good as a progressive pump. (I've used both). IMHO, any pump is going to leak a little when taking the nozzle off.

I'm not trying to justify or argue...just sayin' that it's a good pump.

I'm not trying to justify or argue either. But my Progressive pump does not leak when the nozzle is unscrewed.
Just trying to set the record straight.

dogdoc · 10-12-2009, 12:59 PM

I bought a cheap no name pump off ebay and it does not leak when taking it off. but the bleed valve did quit after using it a few times but still works to do what I need it to do.

**Cajunrider** · 10-12-2009, 01:29 PM

If you guys feel that it's worth spending $15 - $20 more for 1 or 2 lbs of loss, go for it. I don't pump up my shocks to the maximum allowable pressure so the 1 or 2 lbs of loss are no big deal to me. Pumping them up to 33# and unscrewing the fitting leaves them at 30 or 31#. It's been a long time since I've seen a bicycle pump for $5. Maybe Big Lot's has used ones for that price but I'm not that cheap yet. ;)

09-30-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Shock pump Thanks for the info Mitch......I bought one too. I've been needing one. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-12-2009, 06:40 AM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Shock pump Got mine in. Found that my pressure on the rear shocks was around 25 psi. Book says they need to be around 43 psi. Thanks for the info Mitch. I've looked for a pump in the past but they were always too expensive. This pump is priced well and is a very good quality pump. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-12-2009, 07:35 AM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,935	Shock pump Hi Trip. I doubt anyone would need to ride with 40 psi in the rear shocks unless the rider and passenger were 250 lbs each or the bike was loaded to the gunnels. I leave mine at 30psi and adjust the preload up or down depending if its my son or the back or the wife. If its just me its on #1. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-12-2009, 07:36 AM	#6
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Shock pump I got one too but it slowly looses air from where it swivels till you get it off. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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10-12-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	Shock pump For what it's worth I alway's rode with 30# in the shocks and rebound at 3 with tire preasures at 39 Ft & 44 Rt. A little stiffer ride, but much improved handling. ;)
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09-30-2009, 10:04 AM	#1
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Shock pump In case someone is looking for an air shock pump, I purchased this pump for $29.95 with free shipping from this vendor. The pump has a zero loss fitting on a flexible hose with a 0 -60 psi gauge. Works really well. Locally, the HD dealer wanted $39.99 + sales tax. The vendor answered my questions promptly and shipped my pump the following day. Very smooth transaction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MIDWE...=p4506.c0.m245 __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shock pump is that a Progressive pump Cajunrider??
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10-12-2009, 08:32 AM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Shock pump Know what you mean, redjay.......book says normal psi should be 43.....but I realize that's for a full load.....the book also says not to go over 71 psi or seal damage may occur. I have always used the preload along with the shock pressure. When I'm fully loaded, I use #3....unloaded, I switch it to #1. I'm going on the Talimena ride this coming weekend, so I decided to pump the shocks up to 43 (when I pull the plug off, I figure I'll loose down to about 40psi pressure) and try it out. I'm 235 lbs and I'll be carrying my laptop along with 80 lbs. of gear. I'll see how it feels...if it's too stiff, I'll adjust the psi. I'll be keeping the pump with me everywhere I go in the left side panel. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-12-2009, 09:40 AM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Shock pump When I needed a shock pump I bought a Progressive. It does not leak when unscrewing the connector. You get what you pay for. Buy the best you can afford and only buy it once. The Progressive as only 10 to 15 dollars more than this pump. Not being a smart a$$, just giving my opinion. Yes, I know what they say about opinions. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-12-2009, 10:08 AM	#12
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Shock pump Well, I wouldn't consider this pump a bicycle pump. After getting one and using it, I would say it's just as good as a progressive pump. (I've used both). IMHO, any pump is going to leak a little when taking the nozzle off. I'm not trying to justify or argue...just sayin' that it's a good pump. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Shock pump I bought a cheap no name pump off ebay and it does not leak when taking it off. but the bleed valve did quit after using it a few times but still works to do what I need it to do.
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10-12-2009, 01:29 PM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Shock pump If you guys feel that it's worth spending $15 - $20 more for 1 or 2 lbs of loss, go for it. I don't pump up my shocks to the maximum allowable pressure so the 1 or 2 lbs of loss are no big deal to me. Pumping them up to 33# and unscrewing the fitting leaves them at 30 or 31#. It's been a long time since I've seen a bicycle pump for $5. Maybe Big Lot's has used ones for that price but I'm not that cheap yet. ;) __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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