So I had to take the bike,wheeler,atv,quad,cycle or machine whatever we call them to the dealer yestarday for them to change the bushings on my swaybar. When they put it on the lift I noticed my boot had a rip in it so I just had them change it while I was there. Anyway after getting home and looking it over it seems that its blowed up with air. I tried squeezing it but it didnt come out should I just ride it and eventually it will bleed out or should I do something about it. I dont want to mess up the clamp then be stuck trying to find another one. I wasnt thinking or I would have taken the one that the tech took off. whats your opinion?? I would think it being filled with air would make it more suceptible to putting another hole in it from sticks.

 

Well, you should really take it back to the dealer and have them do it right! Bleeding the excess air out of the boot with a small screwdriver before crimping the small clamp is part of the regular process of installing the boot and he should know this!

 

as long as its not rubbing it shouldnt matter as its flexiable and to me wouldnt be moe apt to get a hole in it.

 

thanks for the input. I would take it back but its about a 45 min. drive each way and with gas prices I dont like haulin er anywhere unless I'm gonna ride. I'm just gonna keep my eye on it and see what happens

 

DON'T USE A SCREWDRIVER. Get a needle inflater the you pump up a basket ball with. Lube it and slide it in under the clamp. IT WORKS.

 

Thanks Mongrol I'll try it I think I have one that came with my small air comp.