81 rear suspesion light on

[cbxturbo]

I am helping a friend with his low mile 81 (only 2000)..
The red rear suspension warning light is on 80% of the time. I am not familiar with the air suspension as I have a 79 CBX.
What should I look for, are there any common issues?

How safe /unsafe is it to ride with the light on?

Thanks
Swifty

[EMS]

There is a pressure fitting on the right side below the helmet holder. It is covered with a small knurled chrome cap. Take it off and put air into the rear shock. Spec says 28 - 57 PSI

Welcome to the forum, Swifty!

[Rick Pope]

Swifty,

I know lots of guys who run upwards of 80 psi in the rear. You know many of then too.

They claim it really improves the handling.

[EMS]

Also, make sure your friend hasn't lowered the mileage of his '81 by putting a 150 mph speedo from a '79 on the bike. This will cause the light to stay on.

[kbart1]

i had the exact same problem on my '81 i restored. i would fill the shock with air and check every so often and it was indeed holding pressure. the light would come on and off intermittently but mostly on. i removed the sending unit and when i did some rust colored fluid spilled out of it. i sprayed contact cleaner into the opening in the sender overnight then i dumped that and sprayed some WD40 into it over nite again. i then dumped the residual fluid out and re-installed and the problem went away. good luck!

kent

[cbxturbo]

THANKS to ALL for the help. 40+ PSI did solve the issue! DOH !

[EMS]

THANKS to ALL for the help. 40+ PSI did solve the issue! DOH !

I like it, when a plan comes together

Thanks for the feedback, John!