rlaf75 - I do not use a lower block. My shocks (Monroe) when aired all the way down do not rub.

 

Yeah mine dont either which is definitely a good thing in case there's an issue on the road you'd still be abled to ride the bike. I'm curious about the lowering blocks because when it's fully aired up I feel like I'm in a 82 camaro that someone jacked the ass end up with the air shocks.

 

Exactly. That's why I threw on the lowering kit.

 

And this is why I don't use the Monroe's. What are they like 14" Extended? Id never be able to get a foot down at a light.

 

It's like having a jacked up 4×4 in the rear.

 

Or a Hotrod corvette

 

Wow, long thread.
Anyhow I think I am going to try this on my 98 Glide.

Also I lowered the front end 2" with progressve springs.
If I do the air in back will my stock kick stand work?
Don't want to be the one to have all the air leak out and wake up in the am with my bike playing dead in the garage.

 

Long thread yes but you'll find all the info (do's and donts) you'll need to do this mod. If yours is already lowered in the front I would say yes you should get a shorter kick stand because my 09 with stock height front end stands almost straight up when completely aired down with the stock kick stand.

 

Thanks!

 

You could also park the front end on a 6" piece of 2x4.

 

What are some honest opinions as far as ride quality vs the stock set up? There is a lot of talk in the thread about 2 up and singles that are 300+. I want to hear from the smaller guys 180-200 how does it ride solo vs stock?



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Even solo at that weight you will see a nice improvement in quality. I have had this set up since last winter and logged an easy 5000 miles solo and weight 175. What is nice you can adjust on the fly if you hit some really bad roads

 

Great ride for me. I have monotubes up front though. I'm 225.


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So when I did my setup I ended up having to bash in the side of my pipes because the lower shock mounting bolt would hit them. It wasnt a big deal as they were gutted stock pipes with thunder city baffles however Ive come into some money and would like to replace all pipes...heads to slip ons and I cant dare think about bashing/denting side of new pipes in. Anyone have any suggestions? limiting straps? Would that stop the shocks from performing? With the wife and I on I go to 120-125psi.

 

I just installed my Monroes purchased from JR Designed. My lower shocks don't hit but my Big Louies are predented. What does hit when max aired out is the axel nut. Maybe your shock bolts are to long?

 

My axel nut/shock eyelet hits the exhaust when the shocks are fully extended.

 

Does anyone know of any 2015 bikes with this on? I'm looking to do it but haven't found anyone yet.

 

They should work. I've seen a few installed on '15 on line.


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I'll be doing mine soon.



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Hey Rad, I already bought the parts, they'll be in by this weekend. I've already got a plan on mounting the compressor on the saddle bag rail. If you notice, it's a squared off U-channel now so I'll be making a flat mounting bracket to place the compressor there.
Now my decisions are to make it remote and/or automatic ( by using a set pressure range switch I have ) and where to buy and mount a hard wired toggle switch ( possibly the Arnott switch )
Really looking forward to this mod, with Janine on back, it really scrapes just leaning into a turn. Not that she's a big girl, but it even scrapes with me taking corners like I used to on my '08!
I'll make a couple more mounting plates and give you one

 

Ok. Let Me know if I can help. Here's a pic of a 98c compressor mounted to the saddlebag support rail on a '15 RGS.

This might help you out if you haven't see it already.


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Ok. Let Me know if I can help. Here's a pic of a 98c compressor mounted to the saddlebag support rail on a '15 RGS. View attachment 171858 This might help you out if you haven't see it already.


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This JNRDESIGNED setup is nice. I have one for my setup on my 13. Great piece.


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SWEET! Thanks!!!

That's exactly what I'm gonna do. I wonder where he got that air tank?

Are you adding a gauge?

 

I don't think the air tank will fit a stock set up like that. The fender on the pic is an aftermarket stretched fender. I think the stock fender doesn't have that type of clearance.


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Check with JNRDESIGNED or Hot rods and handlebars.


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Dirty Air Rides sells them.


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Check.with JR their bracket for the 13 down are only $45 machined out of aluminium I can't really see anyone doing it any better or cheaper once they include time involved. It's a really nice plug and play set up all the way through. Just my 2 cents.

 

Yeah, just checked them guys out. Damn nice work and fantastic price.

 

I have JNRDESIGNED's bracket for my 98c on my 13. Works great.

I'll take a picture of it when I get home.