Airing Up the Air Shocks??

[5x40]

I bought the HD pump designed for airing the shocks. It adapts/screws nicely to the air valve and is small and simple to use...My problem is when I unscrew it to remove it, the air bleeds out during the process....So what am I doing wrong? My bicycle pump works well but I have to stop and gauge the pressure because it doesn't have the built in pressure gauge. How are others dong this?

 

[Sunman]

My Harley pump does not loose more than a pound of air when unscrewing it from the valve stem. You may have a defective pump. Make sure you are not accidentally squeezing the bleed valve while unscrewing the hose. I did that once.

Sunman

 

[rhino 2]

I bought the HD pump designed for airing the shocks. It adapts/screws nicely to the air valve and is small and simple to use...My problem is when I unscrew it to remove it, the air bleeds out during the process....So what am I doing wrong? My bicycle pump works well but I have to stop and gauge the pressure because it doesn't have the built in pressure gauge. How are others dong this?

Return it 'Its defective, I've been using one for four years, Unscrews with no air loss every time.

 

[5x40]

thank you both...will be returning it on next trip to dealership...

 

[trikermutha]

You don't need a fancy named Air pump for your shocks..a bicycle shock pump works too..

 

[screwball]

I use a Bell hand pump with built in gage. Walmart for under 20 bucks. Quick release air chuck, don't loose any air.

 

[5x40]

You don't need a fancy named Air pump for your shocks..a bicycle shock pump works too..

that's what I am using now...the small 9 inch hand Zefal model I use w/my mountain bikes...

 

[trikermutha]

that's what I am using now...the small 9 inch hand Zefal model I use w/my mountain bikes...

Now you just have to find that sweet spot that fits your needs..

 

[rhino 2]

Just remember if your lowering the air pressure in the shocks ' It is recommended to pump it up a few pounds before you bleed air out, So as to clear oil in the air line...

 

[irmagoo]

I have a small hand pump not hd but I lose about .5- 1 lbs when taking it off fitting ,,, I think you just need to do it a few times and check pressure - then if needed add the extra 1 lb. or 2 lbs. add it,,, leak it,,cap it and go on and enjoy your ride... keep it simple - best of luck
magoo

 

[5x40]

PUMP UPDATE...took the pump to the dealership this morning...traded out for a new
one, no questions asked...I asked parts guy not to take my word and try the returned one..he did and nope it didn't work. tried the new one
when I got home...WORKS great...Thanks All for responses and inputepper: