rock shox help
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rock shox help
i have a pair of rock shox forks they have a valve at the top of each bar its the same valve like on car wheel but when i try pumping up with a foot pump the air comes out as i remove the pump head do i need the proper rock shox pump
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The RockShox air forks I've used required very high pressures. I definitely needed a shock pump to air them up, but not necessarily a RockShox brand pump. The valve you're talking about is called a Schraeder valve.
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You need a shock pump. Shock pumps are low volume, high pressure pumps that will let you accurately attain the needed pressure. They also have an O-ring that seals around the valve body and prevents air from escaping as you unscrew the pump from the valve.
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I recently purchased a RockShox Reba. The negative air stem came with a loose core and I lost air pressure every time I removed my shock pump. You should try tightening the valve core. You can buy the little "tool" you need at any auto parts store for about $1-$2. And yes, buy a shock pump. Check out this link for pictures and more info on schrader valves.
https://www.geocities.com/cyqlist/valve.html
https://www.geocities.com/cyqlist/valve.html