air shock prob

[ridemyEVO]

Hi folks
I refilled my air shocks on my 89 flhtp but have come across a real headache of filling the shocks as the valve stems are deep behind the top of the bags. Are there perhaps air valve extentions available or easily made? I'd like to actually run a length to each shock and T them to a single air valve if possible Any home made ideas?

[frydaddy96]

Not sure what year HD did it but the rear shocks have one valve to service them now. They have quick-disconnect fittings.  In '09 they changed the servicing valve bracket so that it is accessible w/o removing a bag.  I'll get my '08 parts book out for ya unless someone else comes along with it before I get back.

[ridemyEVO]

Not sure what year HD did it but the rear shocks have one valve to service them now. They have quick-disconnect fittings.  In '09 they changed the servicing valve bracket so that it is accessible w/o removing a bag.  I'll get my '08 parts book out for ya unless someone else comes along with it before I get back.

Much appreciated.

[frydaddy96]

Here's what I have out of '08 parts manual

Index no.        Part no.          description              Req.
4                  54320-97        Fitting, 5/32 push-in    2
5                  54321-85          Nut                         1
7                  54357-03        Union Fitting, 5/32       1
10                54354-84A      Hose, 5/32 O.D.

4 is the fitting for the shock and I believe is 1/4" pipe thread
7 is the air valve
5 is for the union fitting
5,7,10 come as a kit Part no. 54536-02A
10 is 25' of hose, you may be able to find shorter length at an auto store.
The manual shows a valve cap pictured as part of 9 but not listed under nine. The valve cap part no. is
54323-85A

[ridemyEVO]

Thanks I'll see what I can locate.

[stsdc]

I just went to the auto parts store and got valve stem extentions, $4 for a pack of 4 in chrome