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Couldn't find much in a search. Pretty sure the air bag is leaking on our 2011 RT. I put air in once a week or each ride. So is there a least expensive air bag fix? Is there a video on replacing the air bag. No matter what the answer I am going to have to fix it myself. I put about 40 or more pounds in for my wife and myself. We are NOT light weights. Comments, hints and informations will be appreciated. Thanks.
First I would make sure the bag is the problem! Take the left side panel off the old girl, and make up some soap and water, heavy on the soap, spray the whole system down and look for bubbles. If it's the air bag then you have a choice, remove the rear wheel then you'll have all kinds of room to play, or remove the whole tail end of the bike off the bike, trunk, bags, fender, ect! There are all kinds of videos on both jobs, do a search on it! I would go from the tire as much of a pia it's going to be that's the way I would go. Good luck, I hope it's just a leak in the air lines or fittings, If that's the case, auto parts store has all the stuff to fix that!!
If you determine it is the airbag, email this gentlemen. roadsterrenovations@gmail.com He has a device that can help if the leak is coming from the bottom of the bag. In any case, I'm sure he can give you some good advice.
Thanks. I will report back when I know more!
Is your Rt a basic RT or a Rts or Ltd. If it is a basic Rt, make sure your valve is tight on your Schrader valve under your seat. If your Spyder is a S or Ltd it could be your one way valve connected to your compressor. Bruce
I have a new aftermarket air ride compressor kit for sale that would make adding air as simple as pushing a button...See full details on Bakers Air Wing Site...
For Sale, Baker Air Ride Compressor Kit for Spyder RT, 2010 and newer, $150.00 Free shipping in continental US (FIRM) ...Contact Larry Demay? LBDemay@Verizon.net or call 814-386-6292
Here is a little air spring info I compiled when redoing my air ride system to suit me...The BRP air spring part # 219800175 is $224.99...This air spring is made by Goodyear and their part number is 1S4-217, BUT it is a BRP exclusive only part, not sold to the public except by BRP...There is a Firestone air spring which is very close in size and the fittings are an exact match...Part #353-7086, costs, $34.36...You make your own choice...The air spring is a PIA to change...
Only 40 pounds for the two of you?? Well, when you are testing for the leak, put in about 90. I think for the two of you riding, 60- 75 is about right.
Thank you gentlemen. Allow me to report back and conclude this. I was running too little air in the bag which made it feel very squishy. After jacking the pressure up and testing daily I found it didn't leak. I have the manual bag, no compressor. I guess I've been under inflating it and when I checked it was low. Several times. Thank you all for the information. I will store it in case I have a real problem!
I find after gutting my RTL air ride system, 85 psi works well for me and the wife!!:thumbup: Glad you checked it out before jumping into the dragons den!!! Good luck, happy trailsQuote:
Originally Posted by daz
On our 2014 RTS with MY reworked air ride system, I find setting the static air pressure for us riding 2 up works best around 90 lbs also...As you ride in the sun and the engine heats up the area under the plastic panels and with us on onboard, its not uncommon to see the air pressure gauge on the plus side of 100 lbs...And depending on certain road conditions I've seen spikes to 120 lbs...larryd
Sue and I together, run around 60 to 70 lbs.
Have you used the Firestone air spring?Quote:
Originally Posted by larryd
No, I did not...I ended up buying a nice used one on ebay...Quote:
Originally Posted by Eckhard
BUT I WOULD DONATE THE FIRESTONE ONE TO SOMEONE WHO WOULD PUT IT IN AND TRY IT & REPORT BACK TO ALL OF US...
I bought both to save money but i dont think i would use the Firestone air bag, as it is at least and inch shorter.
yknot04...Did you need to go to BRP to purchase the Goodyear factory air bag??? Or were you able to find an aftermarket source??? larryd
He said he found one on Ebay!Quote:
Originally Posted by larryd