Fournales high pressure air shock absorbers failed

[concours]

Has anyone else used these?
I got them for the RIIIT based on others recommendations.
They won't hold pressure.
Any other experiences?

 

[Big_Jim59]

I am reminded of what Leroy, my old boss, said about such devices when confronted with air adjustable front forks. He said, and I quote: "Shit we can't get em to hold oil and they think they will hold air?"

 

[kommando]

Predictable when Land Rover's top suspension issue is

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Common Range Rover Suspension Issues
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Their biggest problem is the bursting of the airbag at speed – however, this is a rare occurrence. Issues with lines, valves, and pumps are more common, which can leave your car glued to the ground.

 

[SteveBorland]

Has anyone else used these?
I got them for the RIIIT based on others recommendations.
They won't hold pressure.
Any other experiences?

Are they new or used? I know several Laverda riders who are very happy with them, so it seems to work. If they are new, then surely the correct course is to return them?

 

[concours]

Are they new or used? I know several Laverda riders who are very happy with them, so it seems to work. If they are new, then surely the correct course is to return them?

Returned to the (huckster) US dealer who lied, never sent them to the factory.

Then, to the factory in France. 100 miles, leaked down, riding dead-x

 

[ashman]

My mate brought a set of new Fournales for his Wideglide Harley, they recommend to send them back every year for service which was included in the price for new ones, one of the reason they cost so much new, but of course had to pay for postage and time it takes all, why so many don't send them back for servicing, he loved then as changed his WG handling and load carrying, they are an expensive shocks to buy new but back up service is great as well and a quick turn around.
Buying second hand and not knowing if they been sent back for servicing is a big unknown.

 

[concours]

My mate brought a set of new Fournales for his Wideglide Harley, they recommend to send them back every year for service which was included in the price for new ones, one of the reason they cost so much new, but of course had to pay for postage and time it takes all, why so many don't send them back for servicing, he loved then as changed his WG handling and load carrying, they are an expensive shocks to buy new but back up service is great as well and a quick turn around.
Buying second hand and not knowing if they been sent back for servicing is a big unknown.

The pair I have do not hold air for 2 hours.

 

[MichaelB]

Had a pair on a Harley Softail.
Got em on a close out from a retailer closing doors.
Thought I had scored.
Never did hold air for any length of time.
In the bin they went.

 

[concours]

Had a pair on a Harley Softail.
Got em on a close out from a retailer closing doors.
Thought I had scored.
Never did hold air for any length of time.
In the bin they went.

So how is it, that I read reports from some people that they absolutely love these shocks? How can some of them work GREAT and others not work at all? When I first bolted them on, it was the best ride I had ever had two up on my Rocket Three Touring, I nicknamed them the "magic carpet ride".