pump for forks

[orbie]

Can anyone tell me what type of pump you use to pump up the forks? I don't want to damage anything. Thanks. (05 Midnight Venture.)

[Caveman]

I went to HD shop and bought a progressive pump. Perfect at about $50.00 US.

[eds]

Bought mine at local H D Shop as well

[myminpins]

Quite a bit of info here if you go down the page a piece as I asked the same question

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=614649#post614649

[darthandy]

Haven't had a chance to get a new pump, so I used one of my old "mini-style" bicycle hand pumps...the kind you clip onto the bicycle frame. It's a bit fiddly to use and then you have to use a regular tire gauge to check pressure which means you lose a bit, but at least I was able to get the job done. I will, however, be looking at getting the Progressive pump soon as it looks to be a much easier to use tool.

 

Andy

[bkuhr]

Can anyone tell me what type of pump you use to pump up the forks? I don't want to damage anything. Thanks. (05 Midnight Venture.)

Progressive springs, then no air needed:whistling:

[Kernal]

Simple bicycle pump works very well.

[V7Goose]

Haven't had a chance to get a new pump, so I used one of my old "mini-style" bicycle hand pumps...the kind you clip onto the bicycle frame. It's a bit fiddly to use and then you have to use a regular tire gauge to check pressure which means you lose a bit, but at least I was able to get the job done. I will, however, be looking at getting the Progressive pump soon as it looks to be a much easier to use tool.

 

Andy

Andy, I strongly advise you to let all the air out of your forks until you get the correct tool. Right now your forks are NOT at the same pressure - virtually impossible for them to be at the same pressure with the process you described. And as you already know, checking them with a normal gauge always releases some pressure every time you touch them, and there is no way the amount of air released is identical every time.

 

The bottom line is that the forks hold such a small volume of air and have a max pressure of only 7 lbs, even a tiny 'pffft' will have a significant impact on the pressure. And as little as 1/2 lb difference between forks does negatively impact the handling. You will always be much better off leaving the forks at 0 so they will be equal than running any air at all and having them unbalanced. The ONLY way to add air correctly to these forks is with a pump and gauge that has a zero loss chuck.

Goose

[eagleeye]

Not only is Goose 100% correct, but think about it this way: You've spent many thousands of $ on the bike, plus all of the acc. including riding gear, and a HD pump is 40-50 bucks, and all you have to do is go to a HD dealer and pick it up.

When you do, you will understand.

 

Good luck,

Steve

[TARHEEL RIDER]

I use the Progressive Gaige Pump, #GP3-60, for both the front shocks and the rear. It works perfect for me.

[darthandy]

Not only is Goose 100% correct, but think about it this way: You've spent many thousands of $ on the bike, plus all of the acc. including riding gear, and a HD pump is 40-50 bucks, and all you have to do is go to a HD dealer and pick it up.

When you do, you will understand.

 

Good luck,

Steve

 

Hey guys...did I mention I was on my way to the Harley dealer?

 

Andy

[Skid]

I think mine is a Progessive Air Pump that covers 0 - 60 psi..

[Alabamacameo]

Progressive Suspension Pump 0-60 works GREAT!!! I had the local Yamaha Dealer order it for me... Price was around 50-60 dollars. Great quality and correct!!!

[Trader]

But if having EQUAL air pressure in both forks is so important WHY wouldn't the 2nd Gen have a cross over air system like the first Gen's do.

 

It seems like a no brainer to me!

[myminpins]

This is the pump I purchased:

 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400227983114?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

AIR SHOCK PUMP

 

Fits: Any Application

 

BKrider Part Number: C01170043

 

Condition: New

 

Description: Air Shock Pump Pump with gauge

 

Die cast base with 2-3 psi bleed off button for precise adjustment. 360-degree swivel on air hose, only 9" long takes up very little room in saddle bags. 60 psi max.

 

It works perfectly, lets no air out as you put it on, the gauge is wonderful and it has a button to push to let out a bit of air at a time so you can get it spot on. Best part was the price: US $23.99

[darthandy]

This is the pump I purchased:

 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400227983114?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

 

 

It works perfectly, lets no air out as you put it on, the gauge is wonderful and it has a button to push to let out a bit of air at a time so you can get it spot on. Best part was the price: US $23.99

 

Oh sure, now that I paid the Harley dealer $56 you tell me I could have had it cheaper there....AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH! Oh well, I think I'll just go adjust the fork pressure.

 

Andy

[myminpins]

Sorry!!!!!!

[Condor]

I picked up two Harley look alike pumps off Ebay. 1 zero-30, and 1 zero to 60. The 30 I use on the forks because it's more accurate at low pressures, and the 60 for bulking up the rear shock.... Both were in the $25.00 range with shipping. Works for me....

[orbie]

I just bought one off of ebay for under $30.00. Thanks for all the help

[oldfaithful]

I can't believe it...Harley equipment!?!

 

This is what I've been doing for years with various bikes, as well as other applications at home and at work.

 

I have your typical air compressor, but I also have a 6 or 7 gallon portable air tank. I added a pressure guage & both inlet & outlet connectors to the portable tank, then use the main compressor to fill the portable to the desired rating (5, 10, 15, 20 psig etc). The portable tank is so much larger than the front or rear shock that the pressure in the tank holds almost perfectly stable with multiple uses. Then I can safely fill multiple forks to exactly the desired pressure, without a fear of overpressure!

[midnightrider1300]

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=air+shock+pump

 

best deal I have found & they have sold 193 of them

[frankd]

I use my shop air compressor, but in a different way. My compressor has 2 air ports, one for full tank pressure (which is used to air tools and most projects) and another that has a regulator and a gauge in line. I just set the regulator to the maximum pressure I want and air the suspension up. Before I put the Progressive springs in the forks of the 83, I'd just set the regulator for 14#, and hold the air hose chuck on the fork fitting for a couple of seconds. I've also got a tire inflator with a pressure gauge on it, so I can also read the air pressure there. Then just pull the chuck off the fitting quickly. When I'd fill the rear suspension, I'd do it the same way, just set the regulator higher to the pressure I want to set it to.

 

 

Frank D.

[msshearin]

This is the pump I purchased:

 

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400227983114?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

 

 

It works perfectly, lets no air out as you put it on, the gauge is wonderful and it has a button to push to let out a bit of air at a time so you can get it spot on. Best part was the price: US $23.99

WHAT HE SAID......same one I've got.

[dacheedah]

HD to go with mt tail lights. . .

[Galapagos]

I have a great air gauge that only goes to 15#. I use a bicycle pump once on the forks and twice on the rear and measure with the gauge. The gauge has a push button air release that allows you to set the pressure as you want. I run 3# in the forks and 15 in the rear. Nice ride for me.