Why do I lose PSI when I Disconnect my shock pump?
LUKE: If your air can’s valve is working properly, no PSI should be lost while disconnecting the shock pump. The air you hear when disconnecting the pump is actually air from the pump’s hose. When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again.
What are the symptoms of bad air shocks?
The nose dive effect. Another symptom of bad or failing air shocks is what is referred to as, “the nose dive effect.” The nose dive effect occurs when the shocks have failed and can no longer support the weight of the vehicle during sudden takeoff or braking.
How does a shock pump open the airway?
When the shock pump is threaded onto the valve, it creates a seal before the plunger is depressed to open the airway. Once the plunger is depressed, it lets air escape from the shock into the pump, filling its hose and gauge.
How are air shocks similar to oil filled shocks?
They are similar in function to conventional oil-filled suspension shocks, however, instead of using hydraulic fluid and pressure to absorb the road shocks, they use air and air pressure to suspend the vehicle and absorb road impacts. Because they are subject to the harsh impacts of the road and weight of the vehicle,…
LUKE: If your air can’s valve is working properly, no PSI should be lost while disconnecting the shock pump. The air you hear when disconnecting the pump is actually air from the pump’s hose. When you put a pump back on you lose some air pressure in the air can due to it charging the pump again.
When the shock pump is threaded onto the valve, it creates a seal before the plunger is depressed to open the airway. Once the plunger is depressed, it lets air escape from the shock into the pump, filling its hose and gauge.
How do you adjust the shock on a mountain bike?
If you require less sag simply add air to the shock, if you require more sag lower the air pressure. Add air in 10 psi increments and each time repeat the process until you reach the required sag. Pro-Tip: While setting the sag, hold just one brake, not both or you will cause incorrect readings.
When to increase air pressure in air springs?
If your vehicle is bouncing up and down slowly because the load is too heavy for what the suspension can handle. If this is the case, you want to increase the air pressure in your air springs. If the vehicle bounces fast and shallow, you should try decreasing the pressure in the air springs.