Is my compressor dead?

[teninospyder]

My forth compressor went last friday. It should be under warranty but if not I will look into a simple fill system

After 2 system failures, I disconnected the bleed-off control connector and now just fill using the Schrader valve under the seat when necessary. Until I can actually fix the issue, or the bag actually fails, this works fine for me. hyea:hyea:

One thing that also works for me...not all may agree...is this. When I first put air into the system a while ago, I measured from the ground to the bottom of the rear fender (or in my case now from the bottom of my extended splash flap to the ground. In my case that is 7". Before a ride, or even during if I am curious or concerned, I just use my itty bitty tape measure and check that dimension. If it is significantly less than that amount, I put air in. If not, I don't worry about it. This eliminates the issue I had with losing a lot of air every time I tried to use a gauge to check the pressure. I ALWAYS lost 3-5 pounds and had to "try again" :banghead: Others may be able to use those small tire gauges better than me and I applaud you for it :roflblack::roflblack: OK...…….that's my story and I'm sticking with it. :thumbup:

PS: we ALWAYS ride 2 up, and the ride and control with no bottoming out is much better at 70 PSI that 40-50 or lower, that mine WAS bleeding off to. :yes::yes:

 

[larryd]

I have 2014 RTS and also had two system failures...Over this past winter I reworked my air system to suit me...I disconnected the factory system completely...I put in a Viair compressor, air dash gauge, intermitting rocker switch in place of the factory hard/soft control switch, replace all the quick lock air fittings with compression type, new air bag with a bottom cup, drilled & taped the dump valve for the air gauge line and wired in a relay to control the compressor and dump valve, and wired the trigger/control post of the relay to be activated only when the stop lights are on...I can now adjust the air pressure to suite my riding conditions in seconds and DO NOT HEAR THE CONSTANT RUNNING OF THE COMPRESSOR and DISCHARGE of air at every movement of the bike...

Having a dash air gauge, YOU would be amazed at the changes of the static air pressure in the bag with the movement of the bike and the weight of the riders...It will vary as much as 30 lbs.

NO I did NOT take any pictures...

But I did have a considerable amount of HELP & SUPPORT for a VERY KNOWLEDGE forum member...

larryd

 

[steviep]

After 2 system failures, I disconnected the bleed-off control connector and now just fill using the Schrader valve under the seat when necessary. Until I can actually fix the issue, or the bag actually fails, this works fine for me. hyea:hyea:

One thing that also works for me...not all may agree...is this. When I first put air into the system a while ago, I measured from the ground to the bottom of the rear fender (or in my case now from the bottom of my extended splash flap to the ground. In my case that is 7". Before a ride, or even during if I am curious or concerned, I just use my itty bitty tape measure and check that dimension. If it is significantly less than that amount, I put air in. If not, I don't worry about it. This eliminates the issue I had with losing a lot of air every time I tried to use a gauge to check the pressure. I ALWAYS lost 3-5 pounds and had to "try again" :banghead: Others may be able to use those small tire gauges better than me and I applaud you for it :roflblack::roflblack: OK...…….that's my story and I'm sticking with it. :thumbup:

PS: we ALWAYS ride 2 up, and the ride and control with no bottoming out is much better at 70 PSI that 40-50 or lower, that mine WAS bleeding off to. :yes::yes:

How did you disconnect the bleed off connector, where do I find it

 

[metman]

(Bump)
I just replaced my 4th compressor and this BRP ACS system seems way too complicated. (BTW, what does ACS stand for?)
I've tried reading/following the Troubleshooting procedure in the Rear Suspension subsection of the service manual and was about to pull my hair out.
I can't believe BRP wants you to balance the RT on (2) short pieces of 4x4 wood. But then you need BUDS to check everything out, and I don't have BUDS.
Looks like I'll just go with a manual system as my next big ride is just two weeks away.
It's my intention to pull R1 relay (I have a 2012 RT-S) to keep the compressor from running and disconnect the solenoid wiring connector at the "dump" valve.
I'm contemplating installing an air pressure gage on the right side of the dash, where my analog temperature gage used to be, so I can easily monitor system pressure at anytime.
Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[larryd]

Sent you a PM metman...Call me...larryd