Rear Shock air pressure

[bowelder]

Just checked all the tires on my 16 tri glide and everything is up to spec. Also checked the rear shocks to make sure they were ok also and found they didn't have any air in them at all. This is a trike that only has 680 mi. on it, someone at the dealer isn't doing their job. I'm going there tomorrow and buying a pump, and put air in them myself, hope there isn't any damage, someone's going to get an ear full tomorrow, this isn't the first time they've screwed up.

 

[MikeyTX]

Better idea.

Discretion being the better part of valor, buy the pump and suck up as many free donuts or breakfast sandwiches as you can. Your stomach will thank you. No air in the shocks is the least of your worries. It could have been worse. You could have had 78% nitrogen in your tires .............. :Coffee:

 

[Larry Sobczak]

Just checked all the tires on my 16 tri glide and everything is up to spec. Also checked the rear shocks to make sure they were ok also and found they didn't have any air in them at all. This is a trike that only has 680 mi. on it, someone at the dealer isn't doing their job. I'm going there tomorrow and buying a pump, and put air in them myself, hope there isn't any damage, someone's going to get an ear full tomorrow, this isn't the first time they've screwed up.

I ride 2 up 90% of the time and need to air up the shocks every 150 to 200 miles depending on how rough the road is, buy the pump and use it, your ride will be better.

 

[rhino 2]

Just checked all the tires on my 16 tri glide and everything is up to spec. Also checked the rear shocks to make sure they were ok also and found they didn't have any air in them at all. This is a trike that only has 680 mi. on it, someone at the dealer isn't doing their job. I'm going there tomorrow and buying a pump, and put air in them myself, hope there isn't any damage, someone's going to get an ear full tomorrow, this isn't the first time they've screwed up

Just a thought, ''If you are checking the shocks with an air gauge' And not a ''No loss'' shock gauge you could be letting all the air out yourself ....And remember if your going to bleed some air out for any reason... You should pump a few pounds back in before you let air out' To clear the air lines of shock oil...

 

[MikeyTX]

I ride 2 up 90% of the time and need to air up the shocks every 150 to 200 miles depending on how rough the road is, buy the pump and use it, your ride will be better.

I have a suggestion ............... Dump the old shocks ! Buy a new set from either Surdyke or Boardtracker. The valving changes alone are worth the cost. The shocks used on the Rushmore trike is so much better. I have just shy of 9k on my trike and have never had to add air since the initial adjustment

 

[Larry Sobczak]

I have a suggestion ............... Dump the old shocks ! Buy a new set from either Surdyke or Boardtracker. The valving changes alone are worth the cost. The shocks used on the Rushmore trike is so much better. I have just shy of 9k on my trike and have never had to add air since the initial adjustment

Thanks for the information, I will definitely look into them.

 

[MikeyTX]

The mo-co also uses different fittings now that seal much better than the older ones. As your ride is going on 7 yrs. of age, I would consider new airlines and fittings. No more do they use crush ferrules under brass caps. Another leaker is the Schrader valve. The tiny gasket on the removeable stem can deteriorate with age. Once that happens, it doesn't take long to seep out the air. It's not like a tire blowout. More like a pinhole in a beer can .............. one drip at a time.

 

[Larry Sobczak]

The mo-co also uses different fittings now that seal much better than the older ones. As your ride is going on 7 yrs. of age, I would consider new airlines and fittings. No more do they use crush ferrules under brass caps. Another leaker is the Schrader valve. The tiny gasket on the removeable stem can deteriorate with age. Once that happens, it doesn't take long to seep out the air. It's not like a tire blowout. More like a pinhole in a beer can .............. one drip at a time.

Yeah I figured age was starting to be a problem, along with all the mileage.

 

[bowelder]

All is well, I bought the pump and put 30# in the shocks, the trike used to ride like my 55 ridged frame panhead. It's been a while since I've been on a bike not used to having shocks, what a great idea, the trike rides real nice now. My wife insisted on coming to the dealer with me to keep me from getting my dumb ass in trouble.:Shrug:

 

[bowelder]

All is well, I bought the pump and put 30# in the shocks, the trike used to ride like my 55 ridged frame panhead. It's been a while since I've been on a bike not used to having shocks, what a great idea,:xzqxz: the trike rides real nice now. My wife insisted on coming to the dealer with me to keep me from getting my dumb ass in trouble.:Shrug:

 

[Taylor]

I am 180 lbs,wife-130.

I lose an easy 5 lbs pressure overnight from the shocks.

35 lbs-shocks,35 front tire,25 rear tires.

....and we bottom out,several times on our most recent trip to W.Va.

 

[MikeyTX]

You need to have things checked out. What you are loosing overnight is not acceptable.

 

[uncledoc]

The HD Air Pump is a nice touch . . . 36 psi on front, 26 (still working on this) psi rear tires and 34 psi in shocks . . . works for me.

 

[Taylor]

There are several write-up's about leaking shocks.To include a diy fix.But no pictures to help a geezer along.Instructions sure do need pics,at least I do.

Any detailed help on this subject?