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Air Chuck Rear Shock

croach1776

Tonto
Member
Any suggestions on what to use to safely fill rear shock with air. I have a bicycle air pump but the chuck is too deep to latch onto the
air valve on the rear shock. I have a compressor but worried it could damage shock due to excessive pressure
 
I always used a small 12 volt compressor for just a quick bump. It is controllable. Does not take much air - very quick on/off hit, measure with your gauge / adjust, repeat.

I am certain others use more sophisticated tools but this worked well for me for years with no damage.

Wayne
 
When I had a Harley Road King there was a hand-held pump used specifically for this purpose. I imagine there is something similar for metric bikes.
 
Use a separate air tank. Fill to the pressure you want and then fill the shock.
I have an old Freon tank with hose and chuck. I fill it to what ever pressure I
want then fill the shock from the tank.
 
Progressive Suspension makes a hand pump for adjusting front (on early models) or rear air pressure.
Can do 0 to 100psi
 
Thanks. I got a small air compressor for xmas. I can set pressure on that to desired pressure.
Connie Chalkdust says rear pressure 7 to 50 PSI any suggestions. Not real aggressive rider more into long rides. 190 lbs no two up. Thanks
 
I run 25-28 psi typically. I also have a small bicycle pump with a shallow chuck, so it might pay to shop around for a different pump. Check the depth with a toothpick or similar.
 
I use the regulator on my compressor set at about 45 psi, mostly 2 up riding. The volume of air in the shock is so small that checking it with a tire gauge will drop it a large amount. Only check it once and if it leaks at all while doing it, service it again.
A correct suspension service pump would be best,but I don't have one.
 
Seems like its holding air okay. Each time i have checked it under 10 psi. Thanks for all the advice. Will start looking for suitable hand pump. I think they make them were disconnects dont cause air lose. Hope they arent expensive.
 
Thanks I found an air chuck for my compressor that I think will fit on the
rear shock schrader valve. Its a square faced quick release. I need one anyway and
cheaper than the air pumps I have seen.
 
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