Compressor

[Baron14y]

Isn't your Spyder a Ltd, that comes with a compressor, height levelling switch, and the 'Automatic' ACS?? If so, then it's probably the automatic bit doing its thing! The Spyder's ACS has a pre-set height static ride height & it'll automatically adjust the pressure to return the ride height to that pre-set, pretty much regardless of what ride height/pressure you might want in the air bag! :lecturef_smilie:

So you might pump it up to your preference, but as soon as you start riding, the ACS will start returning it to its pre-set ride height by increasing or dropping the air bag pressure!! :gaah: If you have access to BUDS, or have a dealer who does & who knows how to use it, you can change the pre-set to something more to your liking! hyea:

If you don't have the 'Automatic' ACS, but instead have the basic 'Schraeder Valve Only' version, then it could be that you have some dirty 'press to fit' air line connectors that need cleaning; or possibly more likely, some pin-prick holes in the lower sides of the air bag caused by fine gravel being caught between the air bag & the seat below it & then grinding away holes over time, so that when you pump the air bag up, the holes open & start bleeding air out; only once the air pressure gets low enough & the bag collapses down onto its base/seat again, the tiny holes are sealed off by the weight of the Spyder pressing the sides of the air bag onto the flat metal seat below the bag. :dontknow: You MIGHT be able to fix this by adding a small squirt of Slime thru the Schraeder Valve, but only if you're SURE you have the manual single line system without the valves & compressor that could otherwise be clogged & rendered inoperable by forcing Slime into them! :yikes: Otherwise, it's either live with it or it's time for a new air bag &/or air lines, connectors, etc.

Good Luck! :cheers:

Thank you Peter.

 

[rtlister]

I looked at the specs on this compressor and it says that it is 24 volts. I was expecting it to say 12 volts. My Spyder is a 2014 (I noticed yours is a 2013). Will this compressor that is a 24 volt compressor work on my 2014? Thanks again for advice.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

I looked at the specs on this compressor and it says that it is 24 volts. I was expecting it to say 12 volts. My Spyder is a 2014 (I noticed yours is a 2013). Will this compressor that is a 24 volt compressor work on my 2014? Thanks again for advice.

There is a 12v model and a 24v model of the 95c compressor. Here’s the manufacturers page. Yes, you want the 12v compressor. Just double check the numbers so that you order the correct part number from Amazon - 00095 and not 02495. Or 00094 if you want it in black. There are multiple listings that look similar.

https://www.viaircorp.com/c-models/95c

 

[K80Shooter]

Sorry my bad, Here is the 12 volt version

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-95-Via...5c+12+volt&qid=1626357021&s=automotive&sr=1-2

 

[rtlister]

Thànks again.

 

[Mikey]

Why would it leak down to 20 psi and then stay there?

How did you shut the compressor off and how did you hook the bag up to the Schrader? If the hose is going straight from the bag to the Schrader, and you have bubble checked it for leaks I don't know why it would go to 20lb's and stay there. If you are just blowing it up still hooked to the system then like Peter said the systems still dumping you bag out,or leaking by, you got to hook direct from bag to valve! The fittings have a push button on the end, you have to push in on the tube and push the end of the fitting hard, then pull out on the tube and wiggle, it should come out! Clean the fitting and tube first to keep the dirt out of the way, makes the job easyer!!! If you need fittings or tubing you should be able to get everything you need at any Napa or auto parts store that handles heavy truck parts!! Good luck it's not as hard as it sounds, I think I used a new coupling and a short piece of tubing on mine!

 

[Chasdog]

I have a 2019 Spyder RT Limited. I have used the Schroeder valve to pump up air to suspension and was wondering if that model even has a compressor ? The manual is vague on the subject.

 

[Mikey]

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Yes it dose!! And my question is why are you pumping your system up manually, and how long will it last before you need to do it again? If you are pumping it up, and have not unplugged anything, it will let the air out of the bag most likely, the minute you put it in gear and roll it forward!:dontknow: If it is not letting air out then your arm on your leveling sensor is not hooked up item 380--390 on that schematic I sent you! That would be my guess.

 

[Chasdog]

Thanks Mikey. The schematic is incomplete it only shows 520 530 and 540 numbers. I appreciate your quick response. I’m new to the Spyder and still ignorant of a lot of how it functions etc. I’m riding 2 up and saw in the manual that 70 lbs. pressure is correct. So that’s why I filled the Schrader valve.
Anyway it seems to ride fine. I’m just trying to learn how it functions.

 

[Mikey]

It's a good system as long as it works like it should, when it don't it sucks! If you have any questions or need help figuring it out, don't be afraid to ask, there are a lot of guys here that have broke there toys here and know how to fix them! cheapcycle is a good resource for part numbers and trying to wrap your head around the bike! Good Luck and happy trails!!

 

[Chasdog]

Yea this forum is great and has been very helpful to me. I have used cheapcycleparts and their schematics are great.
I’ve put about 3500 miles on it so far and runs and rides fine so my suspension is probably working just as it should.
Nice to know it’s got a compressor. Thanks again!

 

[rtlister]

I have just replaced the compressor with the Viair 97. It pumps up the air bag great but is very loud. The old compressor wasn't even this loud when it went bad. Any body got words of wisdom?
We rotated the pump 180° where the check valve points out.