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Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:39 AM
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My 97 Roadking is my first HD with air suspension. I checked the air pressure and their was some oil present, is this normal, also where can you get a tire gauge that reads 3 and 4lbs pressure and do you use a hand pump or compressed air to ajust the air pressure.  | 
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 09:56 AM
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| Never ever use compressed air to fill these, they should hold about 10 lbs of air
HD sells a small pump it's pricey because it is from HD but it's what you need fits in the bags, you can add or remove air to suit your weight, two up,
So if you pick up a hardbelly you might need 12 pounds but if it's been a bad month and you really are in a tough position and bring home a 300 pounder, well you can pump up to 15 pounds or more 
Point is you'll never get an air compressor to stop quick enough too much pressure/flow.
A tiny hand pump is the way to go and the oil is normal. You should get the pump with the gauge. | |
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 01:09 PM
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I used one of those "stand on the bottom" bicycle pumps for mine...not really portable, but if you do it SLOWLY for small pressure changes, you should be able to get it close! | |
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 02:08 PM
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Progressive makes a pump that allows you to adjust the air while still attached and has very little bleed off. I carry the older Syringe style with me. http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbo.../2386290?q=gpa | |
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 02:57 PM
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| Do you carry these CD (Direct Parts)? Looks good! I could see getting the one for 0-60 PSI so I could use it for "emergency tire" stuff...or the bicycle! any "emergency" inflation of the bike tire, in my book, requires new rubber unless it is a defective tire stem issue!!!   | |
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 04:15 PM
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| i went to  , got one of there electronic air gauges, about 5 bucks and one of the strapon bike pumps. to get the air in the stem of the airshocks you have to hold it on pretty tight, but it will add the air. as for the tires it is no problem as there is plenty of stem sticking out.
chuck
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Jul 3rd, 2006, 07:56 PM
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#7 | | Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Spring Island B.C. Canada
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Thanks all for the help  | |
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Jul 4th, 2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AFNurse Do you carry these CD (Direct Parts)? Looks good! I could see getting the one for 0-60 PSI so I could use it for "emergency tire" stuff...or the bicycle! any "emergency" inflation of the bike tire, in my book, requires new rubber unless it is a defective tire stem issue!!! | Yes, we sell any of them. Just type in the number in the search field. | |
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