Low Pressure Air gauge for forks

[Calvin Blackmore]

Hi Folks:

When I got my Bike years and years ago the guys at hte shop said there was no fork pressure gauge in spite of the manual clearly indicating there was one.

In retrospect it seems they may have pinhced it cos I cannot locate a accurate low pressure gauge anywhere.

Does anyone have any links

[Time Out]

Are you looking for something like this?

TO

[salty_monk]

That would do it but those things are not very accurate.....

Install Progressive springs & do away with the air all together. It's a worthwhile mod.

Dan

[bwringer]

That would do it but those things are not very accurate.....

Install Progressive springs & do away with the air all together. It's a worthwhile mod.

Dan

Exactly what I was about to say. Air is an unreliable and dangerous substitute for the correct spring.

You can find low-pressure air gauges at a farm store -- many tractor tires use extremely low pressures.

[arveejay]

Go to ebay and search for suzuki forks air .Search title and description.

[Billyboy]

I second the progressives!
78 GS1000, 220lb rider, 1.25" preload and NO AIR. Sweet ride too.

[mortation]

I second the progressives!
78 GS1000, 220lb rider, 1.25" preload and NO AIR. Sweet ride too.

Hmmm explain please. I was thinking about ordering some progressive springs for around $80 just cause I am sure mine are worn. If I put them in I am no longer supposed to add air???

[Calvin Blackmore]

There are no Progressive springs made for my bike alas.

[renobruce]

What year/model?

[Calvin Blackmore]

I really have to figure out how to put in a signature

1983 gs 550 L

[Billyboy]

Hmmm explain please. I was thinking about ordering some progressive springs for around $80 just cause I am sure mine are worn. If I put them in I am no longer supposed to add air???

That's right. No air needed with progressives.
Note. Preload spacers may be required. I used 1.25 inches.

[pntrdave]

to get the same amount of air in each of my forks, I put a regulator on the air chuck and set it to (well dang I can't remember what pressure I used) anyway that was the easiest way I could think to get the same pressure. I tried adding air and then letting a little out then the other side what a PITA. Regulator on the air chuck worked great.

[rkubik]

ATV suppliers

quads/ATVs also use low pressure tires, and dealers will have or can order one for a few bucks.

That said, when I put air in my forks it was very hard to set the pressure, becasue taking a gauge reading removed enough air to change the pressure...and putting air in too fast created a leaking fork seal.

Get the Progressive springs. They do list 3 models for various GS550s, just measure your spring length and e-mail them for a recommendation on which one to use. They are pretty good about answering queries.

PS if you want to splash out about $50, Progressive suspension does make make sevral pump-gauge combos for various psi levels. Check their catalogue. Or look around at a high-end bicycle shop.