sirbike
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I have a three year old, 25,000 mile Penske shock that is mostly likely low on nitrogen.
This has me wondering is it normal to loose pressure over time when all else is in fine condition. I assume this is probable while asking from someone with more experience.
As I call cycle shops and not finding any nitrogen after a few calls, I find that I can buy a tank and regulator nearby and order a no loss schrader valve. For about $650 I can have my own fill service for the four nitrogen shocks in my fleet.
If low nitrogen automatically means it’s time for a rebuild I would skip the tank idea and send the shock for service.
Opinions on inflating with air are all over the place on the rest of the internet, ranging from devastating explosions to ok but not ideal. Seeing this I figure nitrogen is the worthwhile safe bet.
This has me wondering is it normal to loose pressure over time when all else is in fine condition. I assume this is probable while asking from someone with more experience.
As I call cycle shops and not finding any nitrogen after a few calls, I find that I can buy a tank and regulator nearby and order a no loss schrader valve. For about $650 I can have my own fill service for the four nitrogen shocks in my fleet.
If low nitrogen automatically means it’s time for a rebuild I would skip the tank idea and send the shock for service.
Opinions on inflating with air are all over the place on the rest of the internet, ranging from devastating explosions to ok but not ideal. Seeing this I figure nitrogen is the worthwhile safe bet.