Air Freighting a gas-filled Shock?
Hi all,
I posted a question earlier on Air Freighting a battery. Same question again - nearly! I acquired a nice shiny new Wilburs Rear Shock absorber. It's got a pressurised chamber attached holding gaseous nitrogen at 10bar pressure - about 150psi. I'm in Ireland - bike is in Kyrgyzstan and I am returning in June - 3 flights to get there. I had thought of throwing the shock (and the battery) in my luggage but I'd really be annoyed if the shock was deemed as dangerous and confiscated in any of the airports. So I'm thinking FedEX or DHL instead to get the shock out there.
I'm wondering if anybody can shed some light. I'm not sure that even FedEX would be happy taking it. I guess if I just wrap it and declare it as a shock absorber and no more.
It begs the question on Air Freighting a motorcycle in general - if you have a nitrogen canister attached is that now a problem? I really don't want to discharge it and have the problem with charging it again in Kyrgyzstan!!
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