air gauge and pump

[warriorhoneybee]

i did a search and guess i'm more challanged than i thought. the search thing dosen't like me or something cause i don't get good results, and yes i tried modifieing my search.done some research lately and found that i need two if not three different air gauges.i based that on the theroy of getting a gauge that is in half of the zone. Ie the forks max p.s.i. is 7lbs so 0-15 would be correct,tires avon rear max 50 p.s.i so 0-100 would be correct.i guess the rear shock would be the same as the rear tire,my question is why would i need two different progressive air pumps(0-15& 0-60) when the 0-60 would work on both ? since i'll be useing two separate gauges.the pumps coast around 42-47 dollars and the gauges coast 14-21 dollars.my finial and guess real question is,could i not use a bicycle pump(small tube style that goes on frame)to work on the forks and shock? sorry for the drawn out gibbresh.

[Kirby]

I think this is what you are looking for.

 

http://venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=54140&d=1298196431

 

You're looking for a "zero loss" air pump for the front forks and rear shock. Any tire gage will work for the tires. The forks require so little volume that it's hard to get just the right amount without loosing pressure just checking. The zero loss pump does just that. Never try to fill the front forks with a regular air compressor. You'll blow the seals. My understanding is Harley sells a good one but you can find them probably on Ebay also.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROGRESSIVE-AIR-PUMP-W-GAUGE-0-30-PSI-UNIVERSAL-/390386684643?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5ae4dc12e3

Edited February 20, 2012 by Kirby

[Mike G in SC]

Keep it simple.

Go down to the Harley dealer, parts counter.

Buy the pump they have. (Looks like the one Kirby has in the first link.)

Use it as both guage and pump for front and rear shocks.

 

Use a different guage and pump for tires.

Mike G

[TDunc]

Couldn't be said better. I finally did just that. Darn I thought it was just something else to spend money on but it was the best way to go to handle the forks and shock. I keep it in the bike all the time.

[M61A1MECH]

Go to your local dealer and ask them to find the page in their Tucker Rockey parts catalog under tools in the suspension system section with these part numbers 07-0605, 07-0661, 07-0660, 07-0662 those are the pumps from Progressive they range fro 0-30 psi to 0-100 psi, pick the one(s) that suit your needs. Should be in the $35.00 to $40.00 range from a reputable dealer.

 

This link should take right to a copy of the page.

http://www.powersportrider.com/cgi-bin/zcatjpg

[warriorhoneybee]

thanks for all the info. sorry about my long post,i read it this morning and thought what a idiot, must have stayed up to late. i will be getting the zero loss chuck. i had trouble finding them but now i hope i can get it.

[Rick Haywood]

Order one from the dealer, about $45 but you will be happy with it and do not use anything but that small hand pump to fill the air assist shocks.

[warriorhoneybee]

thanks rick

[warriorhoneybee]

i guess i'm a damn idiot!!!!! i've googled zero loss air gauge and or pumps and all i come up with is the progressive air pump/slash harley air pump.i thought i saw V7goose post that they made a zero loss air gauge.someone please break out the crayons and help!!! thanks

Edited February 20, 2012 by warrior/honeybee

[Rick Haywood]

Mark, Here is what you are looking for. I ordered mine from Yamaha. Do not know if there is any difference

 

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Shock-Pump-Harley-Touring-Road-King-Street-Glide-/290339057837?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43998e70ad

[warriorhoneybee]

thanks again rick,i found that i just thought they made a zero loss air gauge by it self.

[M61A1MECH]

There is a pump for sale over on Delphi, see the link.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=vrider&msg=12602.1

Edited February 21, 2012 by M61A1MECH
change link

[warriorhoneybee]

thanks for the info

[Yammer Dan]

On the 1st Gen you push a button to adjust the front forks and the rear shock!!! Still gotta add air to the tires!! I don't know what was wrong with them!!

[warriorhoneybee]

your killing me yammer dan.