Will Try again about the rear suspension ?

[Fire34]

Everyone

Our 2013 RTL is going in the shop the next couple of weeks to replace the ACS compressor. I am thinking of putting a beefier spring on the rear like some of you have mentioned. Those of you that have done this where did you get the spring at/from. Currently I am just getting an oem shock from cheapcycle parts as a fox or elka is not in the budget at this time. I am crossing my fingers that the new shock. compressor and beefier spring will smooth out the ride. We ride 2 up all the time. Thanks guys

Dave

 

[Highwayman2013]

Usually the reason for the compressor wearing out is a leak in the air bag. I would get that replaced when doing the compressor. If you wanted to eliminate the air bag then a heavier spring on the shock would do it. A motorcycle suspension shop should be able to help you with that.

 

[DGoebel]

Everyone

Our 2013 RTL is going in the shop the next couple of weeks to replace the ACS compressor. I am thinking of putting a beefier spring on the rear like some of you have mentioned. Those of you that have done this where did you get the spring at/from. Currently I am just getting an oem shock from cheapcycle parts as a fox or elka is not in the budget at this time. I am crossing my fingers that the new shock. compressor and beefier spring will smooth out the ride. We ride 2 up all the time. Thanks guys

Dave

Dave, I'm considering the same, hopefully you'll get a response with specific spring suggestion for our '13's. My compressor still works, but I've definitely got a leak in the ACS system to diagnose.

 

[DGoebel]

My air Ride system leakdown turned out to be a slow leaking check valve, cleaned it and no problems, though my compressor still works.
Repaired it with a buddy's help and other posts here on SL and a few YouTube vids. Cost me nothing but a Sunday afternoon.
So far it's holding pressure just great.
Check these threads
ACS Rebuild
Possible Air Leak in Air Bag

 

[PMK]

My air Ride system leakdown turned out to be a slow leaking check valve, cleaned it and no problems, though my compressor still works.
Repaired it with a buddy's help and other posts here on SL and a few YouTube vids. Cost me nothing but a Sunday afternoon.
So far it's holding pressure just great.
Check these threads
ACS Rebuild
Possible Air Leak in Air Bag

Our 14 RTS had a very slow leakdown concern that was kind of intermittent too. Gained access and checked as well as I could for leaks, none noticed. Decided to inspect the check valve, removed, and found it was the culprit. Cleaned the check valve and reinstalled, all worked well.

Did some homework and upgraded to stainless check valve, no issues since. Cost was minimal and bought two USA made check valves made by the same company as the oem with the same size and pressure ratings, only difference was these are not brass but 100% stainless.

Pretty certain I posted this with photos on Finless Bobs FB group several months ago. No issues since the conversion to stainless but was ready to swap the pump if needed.

 

[DGoebel]

Do you still have the part number / supplier for the Stainless steel check valve? That would be a good product to have in mind.