pressure bleeds off of rear shock

[TxVenture]

After I got bike running, now the rear shock bleeds off over a 24 hr. period. I went thru almost the same thing before and ended up buying the compressor because I couldn't find any air leaks due to the small volume or air involved. Any ideas on how to find the air leak with such a small amount of air??

 

Don H.

[big_mike]

try a bubble type leak detector in the htg & clg business we use alot of stuff called big blue it will stat on the lines long enough to locate the leak. or try dish soap and water in a spray bottle.

[Squidley]

Like Mike mentioned, soapy water in a spray bottle always works for me

[93 venture]

After I got bike running, now the rear shock bleeds off over a 24 hr. period. I went thru almost the same thing before and ended up buying the compressor because I couldn't find any air leaks due to the small volume or air involved. Any ideas on how to find the air leak with such a small amount of air??

 

Don H.

 

What did you figure out the problems was with your bike not running right?

[Eck]

You can also purchase a small "kids" bottle of buble soap that the kids blow bubles with using that plastic spoon with the hole in the end..

you can pick up a little bottle at any local dollar store..

Pour it into a small spray bottle and spray it on the shock and air lines.

It is a very light soapy solution and will easily show you where the leak is and it will not harm your paint finish...