renegade239 Posted April 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2009 Hey guys see alot of post aboout air preasure in front forks but cant find why its bad to run more than 7lbs anyone care to explain thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted April 29, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 29, 2009 Uh, 'cause the manufacturer says not to do it in the owner's manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegade239 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted April 29, 2009 thanks for the obvious answer but doesnt seem like the book answer is always the way to go. just trying to understand why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted April 29, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 29, 2009 Sorry - I kinda thought the owner's manual had all the information necessary here - there is a big CAUTION in bold letters that specifically explains what may happen. But even without that, a maximum spec is usually pretty clear. There is always a reason behind any maximum limit, such as a torque spec, but we usually don't need to have that reason explained - it seems kinda like someone asking why they shouldn't tighten the clutch spring bolts more than 5.8 ft lbs. The obvious answer is 'that's the documented spec'; the explanation we seldom need to hear is that you will break it if you ignore the spec. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
similost Posted April 29, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 29, 2009 Because if you run more you run the risk of blowing out the oil seals.. The seals are only meant to hold so much pressure..... Think balloon.. what happens when you add to much air to it... or how about shaking up a champagne bottle without the wire retainer... Too much pressure... and.... it's gotta go somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted April 29, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 29, 2009 i have run my front shock at 25 pounds ever since i got it 10 years ago.. rear at 30 pounds.. never had any trouble.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnyButch Posted April 29, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 29, 2009 Pump it up and see what happens. Please post the result though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa smurf Posted April 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2009 pump it up and see what happens. Please post the result though. good answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted April 30, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2009 i have run my front shock at 25 pounds ever since i got it 10 years ago.. rear at 30 pounds.. never had any trouble.. thats cause you have a first gen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted April 30, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2009 I don't run any air pressure in the front shocks. I put 40 in the rear. Really improves handling. I would really like to hear what happens if you put 25 psi in the front shocks. Post pics of the outcome please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnyButch Posted April 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 30, 2009 Pump it up and see what happens. Please post the result though. I meant to add I have tried up to the 7lbs max from the owners manual and didn't notice any handling difference, pre-trike I kept 35lbs in the rear shock all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted April 30, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 30, 2009 I don't run any air pressure in the front shocks. I put 40 in the rear. Really improves handling. I would really like to hear what happens if you put 25 psi in the front shocks. Post pics of the outcome please.... i have done that for the 10 years that i have had my bike.. started that when i brought it home. then i found out that it was suposed to be waaay less so i lowered the presure, and didnt like the wat it road and handled.. but yuou gotta remember that i weighed 425 pounds +.. plus the wife was along with me. with the recomended pressure it would always bottom out on bumps. sorry but thats the truth. i have also never replaced my shocks, however i did notice that the front seals were leaking this spring. so i will have to replace them this coming winter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 30, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 30, 2009 The 7 lbs is only for the 2nd gen, the 1st gen you can push up to about 20 lbs as it's forks are designed to handle that pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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