Is my Rear Suspension self-adjusting too often?

[NorCalBud]

I know that its normal to hear the air compressor operating while the engine is running. It indicates that the suspension is self-adjusting. But how often should it be self-adjusting? I seem to be hearing mine a lot...Sometimes you can hear it start and stop several times while just sitting a stop light. Is that normal? I would think that it should hold pressure for quite a while.
It seems to occur more when ryding 2 up, but I may only notice more be because I'm not playing the Ipod as loud and can hear it more often (she don't like my tunes hehe).
We ryde a '12 RTL, 7k milesThoughts?

 

[mtdoragary]

My 2014 compressor goes on and off every few minutes!

I know that its normal to hear the air compressor operating while the engine is running. It indicates that the suspension is self-adjusting. But how often should it be self-adjusting? I seem to be hearing mine a lot...Sometimes you can hear it start and stop several times while just sitting a stop light. Is that normal? I would think that it should hold pressure for quite a while.
It seems to occur more when ryding 2 up, but I may only notice more be because I'm not playing the Ipod as loud and can hear it more often (she don't like my tunes hehe).
We ryde a '12 RTL, 7k milesThoughts?

 

[NorCalBud]

I know that its normal to hear the air compressor operating while the engine is running. It indicates that the suspension is self-adjusting. But how often should it be self-adjusting? I seem to be hearing mine a lot...Sometimes you can hear it start and stop several times while just sitting a stop light. Is that normal? I would think that it should hold pressure for quite a while.
It seems to occur more when ryding 2 up, but I may only notice more be because I'm not playing the Ipod as loud and can hear it more often (she don't like my tunes hehe).
We ryde a '12 RTL, 7k milesThoughts?

I forgot to mention that we've had the Trike about 18 months and this seems to be a relatively new thing...That being me hearing the compressor (I think that's what it is) and her feeling the vibration under the seat. both when standing still of course.

 

[wis2013rtltd]

I think some have

reported a small leak in the past, which would cause the compressor to run more. May want to get it looked at.

 

[happyspyder2039]

I know that its normal to hear the air compressor operating while the engine is running. It indicates that the suspension is self-adjusting. But how often should it be self-adjusting? I seem to be hearing mine a lot...Sometimes you can hear it start and stop several times while just sitting a stop light. Is that normal? I would think that it should hold pressure for quite a while.
It seems to occur more when ryding 2 up, but I may only notice more be because I'm not playing the Ipod as loud and can hear it more often (she don't like my tunes hehe).
We ryde a '12 RTL, 7k milesThoughts?

Had same issue on my rt. Check the Schrader valve under the seat. Mine was loose & could feel air. Simple valve steam remover will tighten it up.