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hogwander

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Rear shocks leaking
« on: March 20, 2007, 06:01:50 PM »
Well I tried to check the air in my shocks. I used the little air pump from progressive and it would not read anything on the rear shocks. After pulling the bags off I see oil on the left rear. It has obviously lost some oil and will not hold any air pressure. Should I just replace the shocks with a new original or do one of the lowered shocks or get some aftermarket brand? Please help because I don't know anything about these air shocks.  I can't feel anything different when I ride it because I think it was this way when I purchased it. It does have a high speed wobble at 110 - but was not all that unexpected or my touring speed. The front seems to be fine with 15 psi.  :nervous:
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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2007, 06:26:08 PM »
Others can probably answer better, but if it were me and I had to replace my shocks I'd probably go w/Progressive, or Legends. Many reviews on both on the site. Good luck.

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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 10:59:19 AM »
Progressive 440's, About $400.00 Money well spent :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2007, 11:53:02 AM »
The Legends look mighty tempting but can't let go of that much cash now. I will try to find the progressive 440 on the net or locally. Thanks for the input.
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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2007, 09:59:05 PM »
If your good with some basic hand tools I'll PM you an alternative to Legends.
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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2007, 05:39:31 PM »
Have you determine exactly where it is leaking from? If it could be leaking from the air fitting, disconnect the air line and cut about a quarter of an inch and reinstall. I had a problem like your in the past and this cured it. It might be worth a try.

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Re: Rear shocks leaking
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2007, 11:57:32 AM »
Quote from: Puzzled on April 15, 2007, 09:59:05 PM
If your good with some basic hand tools I'll PM you an alternative to Legends.
What you got?
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