Which pump you use ?

 

Mine is a tiny p.o.s. !!!! GB and Richie have been Laughing at me all day .... Get a viair 90 series pump I'll be ordering one when we get home

 

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Swapped out bushings and put the shocks on this morning for the hell of it. Still waiting on dump solenoid and fittings, and cvo switch before I can do it all. Thought I was gonna use the stock air line, but it's some kind of squishy rubber crap, wouldn't fit through the shock fitting caps. Anyway, used the line and valve from the shock kit to finish. Aired up, the axle nut hits the muffler and has about 60 lbs pressure without me sitting on it.

 

All you have to do is drill the cap out a little bit. It has been said in a earlier post. I think 5/32 drill bit but don't quote me.


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I ended up using line from the kit and yanking the stock. I'll be using 1/8 throughout the hole system, plus I've got a 25ft roll of airline coming. I went ahead and mounted the compressor behind the saddlebag on the rail.

 

Here's a pic of that. I have 2 clamps on now after a quick run to hardware store. Even with just the one clamp, it was stout and wasn't budging.

 

Here's a pic of that. I have 2 clamps on now after a quick run to hardware store. Even with just the one clamp, it was stout and wasn't budging.

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JJ What year is your shark. I was told it would not fit on the newer years. Thanks.


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2011. What wont fit?

 

That's cool JJ I like that location !!

 

Thanks! I'm tryin to keep it all together close. I'm gonna tee off the line probably under the seat and go straight to a gauge in the fairing. Other than that, just a few wires that go to the switch will be going under the tank.

 

Thats where ive been thinking about mounting my compressor, i like the idea of keeping everything in close proximity and not all over the bike. I thought about the weather, but i have a friend with train horns on his f-250 that are mounted under the bed. he's had them there for three years as a daily driver and said he's not had any problems with the compressor ( and i know his 4x4 goes through alot more mud and moisture than my bike ever will)

 

I'm hooked.. Subscribed.. Nice mod guys..


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I want a switch on the right side by the side cover. I may just mount it with zip ties as it will be behind my crotch cooler.

 

As far as won't fit...my RGC is a 2013 and it all fits

 

I've seen Bundy's.....it all fits

.....though I wouldn't recommend the compressor that he's running LMAO

I tried...but just couldn't resist

 

What pressure are you guys riding at? I've just got the shocks on and holding air until the rest of my stuff comes. It rides kinda rough

 

ups delivered my shocks today, thought I ordered a gauge but guess I didnt, gonna use the viair 90088 gauge. I need fittings, I was thinking of using 1/4 from pump to the y to the shocks and stepping down to 1/8, having the dump valve in the 1/4 line, thinking that would let the air out quicker, what you think?
also found a handlebar mount switch from arnnot, but you can get it cheaper from custom dynamics.

 

Ditched my air gauge. Just soften the ride up. I think around 60 psi is the average

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At 60 mine are blown up so far that the axle nut it hitting the muffler

 

They would go eye to eye following the angle of the shock. I don't run them I go full extension with mufflers hammered in

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Ive got an idea. I might try to make some out of cable. I really hate the idea of banging in my dragula.

 

heavy weight

You guys think this would support two heavy weights without bottoming out? I only ask because I am looking for a good set up without bottoming out. Any ideas? 500+ with tour pack and bags loaded...

 

You guys think this would support two heavy weights without bottoming out? I only ask because I am looking for a good set up without bottoming out. Any ideas? 500+ with tour pack and bags loaded...

I know a guy 6'8" almost 400lbs himself running these on a 13 CVO with tour pack and his wife with no issues so I would say no problems for you. Remember these were originally for car and im sure they built them with at least the weight you have in mind

 

Weight rating is 1150lbs as I understand it ... My wife and I plus gear puts us at 500 ish ... I say no problem with weight cuz I ran Monroe max airs on my el camino and could air them up tight when I drag raced and never blew em

 

Thanks for the input putting together a list to order everything now. Just wondering about the solenoid and dump valve, anyone have a part# from amazon for that? Also will I be needing any extra line or fittings? Or do the shocks come with everything I need to do the install? Forgot to say, I'll be running the Black viair gauge in place of the temp gauge is there a different soleniod for that? or do I just run a T connection from the shocks to the gauge?

 

Bought my dump valve from here: http://www.fremontindustrialsupply....lsupply.com/servlet/the-10516/STC-2P025-dsh-1-fdsh-8"-dsh-1G-miniature-2/Detail

Fitting from here: http://airedup.com

 

OH, I pmed the air ride 101 guy on the CB forum. He said that while sitting on the bike and airing up it should get to 60 plenty before hitting the axle nut. I was doing it not sitting on it, on the kickstand with just the shocks holding air, no compressor hooked up yet. So guess I'll have to see after I get the rest of the system on. Hopefully I dont have to take a hammer to the dragula.

 

Here's what I came up with for limiting straps. Made two of them.

 

Here's what I came up with for limiting straps. Made two of them.

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Did that work, and did you have to use longer bolts? I too have a hard time wanting to pound a dent into my pipes for clearance. I looked at the straps but they don't offer them in a 13. The Monroe's are 14" fully extended. Said you would need to order one inch shorter than your shock and they don't have a 13". Guess I'll be making some cable stops...

 

okay, just ordered everything for the install.....I think. Here is a list.

energy suspension bushings X2, MA785 shocks, reading designs clutch side on/off/on switch, Viair 90085 160 PSI 1.5" Single Needle Air Gauge, VIAIR 98 Viair 98C 12 Volt Air Compressor Kit w/Omega Bracket, SMC 1/4 in Solenoid Valve. Do I need any extra push to connect fittings or air line, wiring ect...? If I've forgotten anything please let me know I should have everything by Friday and doing the install next weekend...

 

im using a momentary switch instead of on/off/on, arnott makes one that bolts to the lower bolt hole of the clutch bracket and you can get it cheaper from custom dynamatics #21-2610-B. I had to use this one because i have heated grips and the switch is on that side.

 

I thought it was a 2" gauge for the fairing?

 

hahaha...you're right thanks. I didn't even notice. cancelled and re-ordered the right one. That's why I posted what I ordered. Another set of eyes is always good...Thanks.

 

You'll need 2 tee's one to plumb in the air lines to the shocks, and one to go to your air gauge then you'll need 1/8' NPT to airline fittings x3 for your compressor and dump valve plumbing ... Oh and one more for the air gauge

 

Ok for anyone with this setup, are you guys running the 9.9105 4-bar bushing or the 9.8141 shock bushings with a metal insert? The two piece 9.9105 look like they would be much easier to install but other than that I can't see much difference....


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iM running the Energy 9.9105s bushings been on almost a year and close to 10k or more. Zero problems with bushings or shocks for that matter. Had a small leak at the beginning i traced down and havent touched it since

 

Anyone with this mod live close to Atlanta? I think I might need a little help installing this.. LoL.. But serious..


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Wish I could jump on the bike and head your way Q any help I can give via pictures and thread I will !!!!

 

Thx. I'm willing to ride to whom ever pending distance. LoL


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