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Has anyone added a pump for the rear suspension ?
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I added a compressor some years ago and it has worked well. You can adjust your air pressure on the fly for load and road conditions.
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Do you remember the name of the compressor ?
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I used this compressor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THOMAS-115ADC56 ... 25a7925558" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I only paid about $12 each for them several years ago. I used Parker quick connects and installed a check valve and in line regulator.

The adjustment are made using a micro 3 way switch installed in the headset cover that activates a 2 position 4 way valve.

I have a 1" air gauge mounted where the rear air fill valve used to be. I left all the original connections so if I had a failure, I could reconnect OE connections by removing the right fairing.
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Thanks streetster have a good one.
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Get progressive spring shocks & forget about air adjustments etc.
You won't believe the improvement in ride over the stock shocks
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mucho cheaper than a compressor outfit to I think....
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Recall that his original question was if anyone had installed a rear air suspension compressor? Not if it was more expensive or if it was the best option or what someones opinion was. I answered his question.
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I'm sure the original question was answered but this IS an opinion section.
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