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Posted by Bucko
- June 07, 2021, 13:32:08 PMDifficult to accurately measure low pressure with that pump. Ideally you'd want a pump with a maximum gauge reading of 15 ~ 20 lbs.
This one is relatively expensive digital unit but says it will measure in 1/2 lb increments: https://www.marzocchi.com/products/digital-shock-pump
(I used to have one of these before I broke it 
: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274693274552?hash=item3ff4febbb8:g:a9gAAOSwWENgM~yO)
Posted by gwilki
- June 07, 2021, 06:26:12 AMTks, OD. That's the one that I ordered locally. Might be here this week some time.
Posted by Old Drifter
- June 06, 2021, 08:39:11 AMQuote from: gwilki on June 04, 2021, 06:56:42 AMTks, Troll. I wasn't clear, I think. This particular service department puts nitrogen in them. I have no idea why.
What do you use for a pump. I've been looking online for a no-loss pump. There seem to be quite a few very pricey units.
Progressive Mini Gauge Pump, https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/progressive-mini-gauge-pump?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNdQUe43BsJq2YM8OTikkWFmcgiah_hnHk5kaiJzacI7TL9CxpGeyQMaAoc9EALw_wcB This is what is used for the rear shocks. Prices and brands vary, however this is the type to use.
Posted by gwilki
- June 04, 2021, 18:05:44 PMUpdate. I completed a contact me form on the Dunlop site yesterday and got a call today from Dunlop in California. He cleared up the message on the website that says that the Cruise Max is not for the Drifter. It is the third choice of Dunlop as it turns out. So, no worries there.
However, he was really against mixing tire brands. He didn't seem to be pushing Dunlop as he said that replacing the rear with a Shinko or the front with a Dunlop may well solve my issue - no guarantees,of course. By comparison, the Shinko guy that I spoke to had no concerns about mixing his SR777 on the front with the Dunlop Cruise Max on the rear.
In my former life, riding BMW's in the 70's and 80's, the conventional wisdom was that brands were never mixed. We mixed brands on our road race bikes, but that was to achieve specific ends. Never on the road bikes.
Posted by gwilki
- June 04, 2021, 17:59:56 PMTkw, Bucko. I ordered a pump through the dealer. Not cheap, but necessary kit, I think.
Posted by Bucko
- June 04, 2021, 17:34:34 PMQuote from: gwilki on June 04, 2021, 06:56:42 AMGet a cheap no-loss shock pump from a bicycle shop - you'll probably have a tough time finding one that has a low enough graduation on the pressure scale though as most bicycle shock pumps are relatively high pressure.Tks, Troll. I wasn't clear, I think. This particular service department puts nitrogen in them. I have no idea why.
What do you use for a pump. I've been looking online for a no-loss pump. There seem to be quite a few very pricey units.
Posted by gwilki
- June 04, 2021, 06:56:42 AMTks, Troll. I wasn't clear, I think. This particular service department puts nitrogen in them. I have no idea why.
What do you use for a pump. I've been looking online for a no-loss pump. There seem to be quite a few very pricey units.
Posted by Troll
- June 03, 2021, 19:16:47 PMNo they don't They have plain old air in them. I run 25 psi...rebound set at 4.
Posted by gwilki
- June 03, 2021, 13:55:32 PMI just got a call from the Service Manager at my local dealer. The "nitrogen in the shocks" comment was a miscommunication on the part of a relatively new service advisor. The person who advised her was referring to the rear shocks. Apparently, they load them with nitrogen rather than air.
I wanted to post this in fairness to the dealership. Miscommunications can happen.
Posted by gwilki
- June 03, 2021, 13:52:28 PMIt can't hurt to try. Tks, TJ.
I spoke to a good guy at Shinko. He was very surprised about the recommended front tire pressure. The manual says 28. He said that they recommend the pressure shown on the sidewall, +/- 2 lbs. That pressure is 49, so not even close. Mine is at about 32 right now. Interesting that the manual shows between 36 and 40 for the rear. The sidewall on my rear tire says 41 - very close.
Posted by tj
- June 03, 2021, 11:23:20 AMJust a thought...rear suspension setting.
Maybe it's worth a look and adjustment.
My rear shocks are set at 13lbs with the dampener at 3. (I'm 225lbs)
Posted by tj
- June 03, 2021, 10:18:12 AMQuote from: gwilki on June 03, 2021, 09:07:46 AMSounds like the weight is within reason on both wheels (assuming it is in the correct area).I apologize JT for my bad math skills. The rear wheel has 1.375oz/39grams on it, not 2.375oz.
Even if your runout both axi and rad on both wheels is within spec, I think it is still worth looking into...mismatched tires (front to rear) and the rear tire not being a "match" for the bike. Too far off what is suggested by the tire manufacturer and the FSM.
Posted by gwilki
- June 03, 2021, 09:50:18 AMTks, Troll. I'll add that to my list of possible causes. The list is getting much longer than I had anticipated. It will keep me off the streets. 
Posted by Troll
- June 03, 2021, 09:33:00 AMHad a thought this morning about your issue. Seeing the age and the amount of time it's sat idle, I might think about a stiff u-joint causing the problem. http://www.vulcangadgets.com/files/ujoint.html
Posted by gwilki
- June 03, 2021, 09:07:46 AMI apologize JT for my bad math skills. The rear wheel has 1.375oz/39grams on it, not 2.375oz.