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Oil in air suspension line

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by ssi.john, Jul 3, 2006.

  1. ssi.john

    ssi.john New Member

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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.:confused:
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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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 :D

    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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    bicycle pump

    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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    AFNurse Moderator Staff Member

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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!!! :eek: :rolleyes:
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    i went to :mad:,:mad: :mad: :mad: 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.
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    air suspension

    Thanks all for the help:)
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  9. CD

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    Yes, we sell any of them. Just type in the number in the search field.
    CD, Jul 4, 2006
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