Hal- Air is about 70% Nitrogen (if I remember my chemistry right). You use such a
small amount you shouldn't worry about moisture. You can use a air hose to charge
your forks, but be very carefull. Just a slight "pop" will do. I've used this
method for years. Then use a air gauge to measure it. Every time you use the gauge
the pressure will drop about 2 lbs. Keep measuring until it's in spec. You have
to be very carefull with the first charge, if you aren't comfortable with this,
buy one of those small air pumps from a cycle shop. That's really the safest way
to go.
Scott VMOA #500
Doug Ullman wrote:
> Hal,
> I've heard it said by the many guru's on this
> list NOT to use compressed air such as what you
> find at a gas station. The high pressure may
> blow/damage your seals. The max rating in the forks
> is only something like 14lbs. Plus the small
> volume of air makes getting correct pressure
> a pain in the ass. You need a small hand pump
> with a halfway accurate gauge. Or you can get some
> emulators and use only oil with no air at all -
> the preferred choice.
>
> Doug
>
> Hal Taylor wrote:
> >
> > Maxers,
> > Has anyone here used nitrogen to charge their forks? I'm concerned about
> > moisture and contamination from air hoses. I don't have a filtered air tank
> > in my garage, and the other day it took trips to 3 separate service stations
> > to find one that wasn't spewing moisture. Keeping a bottle of nitrogen in
> > the garage is starting to look appealing. Anyone with this experience here?
> > TIA
> >
> > Hal Taylor ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> > Round Rock, TX
> > '99 Vmax
> >
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