Hazenson Posted September 15, 2012 #1 Posted September 15, 2012 Trying to find a replacement air line that goes from the little hole behind the Front seat to the rear shock. Mine is missing and I have no way to check or add air to the rear shock. (without taking the rear tire off- my hands are too big to get in there). Looking on e-bay and parts places but no luck yet. Anyone have a idea where to look for one?- Thanx in advance oh for a second gen btw.
Guest scarylarry Posted September 15, 2012 #2 Posted September 15, 2012 Strange I found the shock but no size or part # for just the line...
Hazenson Posted September 15, 2012 Author #3 Posted September 15, 2012 Thats what Im running into too, shock is still in great shape so didnt wanna change that until I need too
playboy Posted September 15, 2012 #4 Posted September 15, 2012 If the valve stem is still there pop off the black plastic ring and remove the whole valve stem and take it to a auto parts store to get the right size line. Shouldn't need over 12'' and trim to fit. http://http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=71619&stc=1&d=1347747359 Never mind I see that it is crimped on so what I had in mind won't work. Maybe someone who has a bad shock laying around could help.
Guest scarylarry Posted September 15, 2012 #5 Posted September 15, 2012 Maybe a gasket and rubber place can make one...We have on in Nashville I know that won't help you but maybe there is one near you or dealer should have it...
dacheedah Posted September 15, 2012 #6 Posted September 15, 2012 I was going to say a truck supply house could make a high pressure hose to fit and you know you would be good
spike13 Posted September 16, 2012 #7 Posted September 16, 2012 coulda swore i saw one on ebay just the other day
dingy Posted September 16, 2012 #8 Posted September 16, 2012 Does it look like this would work? This line is from the rear shock on a 1st gen without a air compressor. Overall length is 9" Gary http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/rearshockairline.jpg
Hazenson Posted September 16, 2012 Author #9 Posted September 16, 2012 Hmm thanks for the ideas, not sure if that will work or not-- I dont know what original looks like-- I just have a valve stem sticking out of shock and everything else is gone. But if I cant find one I know I can make one. So thats the route Ill start working on. Thanks again, just wanted to be sure I wasnt over looking, where I might be able to buy a replacement.
playboy Posted September 16, 2012 #10 Posted September 16, 2012 The one Dingy posted looks like it would work compared to the pic of the original that I posted. Anyone that's has a bad 2nd gen shock laying around might remove there's and send you.
Hazenson Posted September 16, 2012 Author #11 Posted September 16, 2012 Dingy, from looking at the pictures ive found - it does look really close, Ill wait till this winter or until I get more time and will pull rear tire off. untill then I wont know for sure till I can get in there and pull the old valve stem off and see the size and stuff. Its possible it might just work. Ill also check for lengh then too- see if it would reach or reach to another spot where I could mount it. I could still adapt it and lenghen it needed- let me know what ya want for that and Ill send ya some money plus shipping costs.
mike_waldman56 Posted September 20, 2012 #12 Posted September 20, 2012 Dingy, If you still haven't found or made a new air line, I have the old shock that I took off my RSV. You're welcome to the air line if you want it. Send me an email at mike_waldman56@yahoo.com with your mailing address. I'm in New Bern, NC. Mike
Hazenson Posted September 20, 2012 Author #13 Posted September 20, 2012 Im the one that was looking for the airline-the one Dingy pictured there was from a first gen. But I was thinking I could make it work. if you have one from a second gen and want to part with it- id happily pay ya for it.
dingy Posted September 21, 2012 #14 Posted September 21, 2012 Hazenson said: Im the one that was looking for the airline-the one Dingy pictured there was from a first gen. But I was thinking I could make it work. if you have one from a second gen and want to part with it- id happily pay ya for it. The picture I posted was of a line I need, Sorry !! I am putting together Tweety II starting this winter and it will be a bare bones look, no air compressor. I looked through my sizable parts stash last night and could not find another for you. I also think one from the front forks of a 1st gen would work. One without a compressor. These had the Shrader fitting mounted on a bracket near the key switch. Probably about 8" long. I have one of them but need it also. Picture attached of front one from a compressor equiped bike, but other is similar.. Gary
Hazenson Posted September 21, 2012 Author #15 Posted September 21, 2012 ah ok- sorry for the misunderstanding
Squidley Posted September 21, 2012 #16 Posted September 21, 2012 Hazen, I have a 2nd gen parts bike, take a pic of exactly what you need and I can get the one from the parts bike. Better yet just call me, my cell # is in my profile.
Hazenson Posted September 22, 2012 Author #17 Posted September 22, 2012 Sweet! Thanks Brad- will give ya a ring tomarow night when I get home
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