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Hi Guys
This might be a silly question but how do you pump up the air suspension on a Pro-Link, normal car tyre adapter from a compressor won't work?

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Read some more forums re the suspension, some guys saying don't worry about using air at all just, use some more oil, at the moment I have filled per the manual with ATF (amount of CC's as per manual) is the original rear monoshock OK if working or should I look at a new replacement?

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Put a Progressive rear shock on and grease all the swing arm bushings when you do it. Big improvement over the old stock shock.

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For the front I use a little bicycle pump, it's like a foot long and takes about 10 to 15 pumps to get to 10 psi. I don't think you should use a compressor, too much air too fast. The rear is a normal fitting for a tire/compressor.
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For the rear, what hondaman said is 'gospel'. Best money you will ever spend on prolink suspension. For the front, RaceTec gold valve inserts are a good bet.
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What is a good progressive shock for the rear, I can get a this one http://www.wemoto.com.au/bikes/honda/cb ... monoshock/

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Lots of people here have used the Progressive 465.
https://www.progressivesuspension.com/p ... ries-Shock

Might be able to find it $50.00 or so cheaper on Ebay, but that can have its own issues.

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Thanks guys went with a Hagon shock as it was a better price and easier to source, all good now

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Stevo, can you give us some info on the Hagon.
Model #, spring rate, price?

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Progressive at Summit Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pgr-465-1115 $446 includes shipping.
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I have a small hand pump by Fox that is intended for pressurizing mountain bike suspension. It seals to the valve stem before the core is depressed, and so it loses less than 1/2 lb of pressure when it is removed. Very accurate, very controllable, very affordable.

Example: http://a.co/3kdk9Ss
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