[Q-Hog]

I have 13k on my '12 RG and she still rides smooth.

 

[pyranha]

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.

Since most HD's are designed for 13" shocks, if you extend the shocks all the way up to 14" the axle nut will hit most 2:1 pipes. I speak from experience ;-)

I have been on the DIY kit for a while now. If you put on any kind of miles on rough roads I would think you will be less than satisfied. There is no real preload and/or rebounding adjustment. I am highly considering ditching air ride all together and switching to Progressive 944's. YMMV.

 

[tdkkart]

I am highly considering ditching air ride all together and switching to Progressive 944's. YMMV.

And I predict that you will be fantastically disappointed.........

 

[Pistol Pete]

Is anyone running an air tank with their air ride?

 

[tdkkart]

Is anyone running an air tank with their air ride?

Considering it, maybe for different reasons than you.
My thinking is that a small air tank, about the size of a 16oz soda bottle, would increase the air volume in the system considerably, and would slow the pressure rise as the shocks compress when you hit a bump.
Should soften the ride even more, if you think it needs softened.

 

[gtesch]

Am gonna be installing the air ride on my 13 this wknd. I am stumped on one part of wiring it if someone could explain please. I have the hd cvo tour pak switch that I'll be using. When I bought items off Amazon I ordered the viair relay. I would like to use the relay even though I've read it isn't necessarily. Question is what wires go to and from the terminals on the relay?

 

[Q-Hog]

No relay needed with the cvo switch. I used the up switch connector for the pump and the down switch connect to the dump valve and the middle Connector for constant power. Easy install. Have fun


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[rustyj671]

I have to admit that I'm not overly impressed with this setup. I got the Gabriel shocks so I wouldn't have to worry about the tire rubbing under the fender in the event of air loss. Right now, I have to to run 120+ psi to keep them from bottoming out solo. I'm about 200 lbs.

Well, I gave the Gabriels an honest try. I had to run over 120 psi to keep them from bottoming out on these rough ass roads. At 120 psi, I felt like I was riding in my old jacked up pick up that I had as a kid.

I ordered a pair of Monroes and got them in today. I've already welded the lower rings, painted the welds and got them installed. I couldn't use the adapters that I bought on the Gabriels (90 degree fittings), but I was able to use them on the Monroes. Clearance is tight over the brake caliper, but I'm going to run them anyway.

I can already tell a difference in that it only takes 80 psi to get the bike lifted all the way up. If the ride isn't better, I'm going to put the stock set up back on and suck it up.

 

[RichieRich]

Well, I gave the Gabriels an honest try. I had to run over 120 psi to keep them from bottoming out on these rough ass roads. At 120 psi, I felt like I was riding in my old jacked up pick up that I had as a kid.



I ordered a pair of Monroes and got them in today. I've already welded the lower rings, painted the welds and got them installed. I couldn't use the adapters that I bought on the Gabriels (90 degree fittings), but I was able to use them on the Monroes. Clearance is tight over the brake caliper, but I'm going to run them anyway.



I can already tell a difference in that it only takes 80 psi to get the bike lifted all the way up. If the ride isn't better, I'm going to put the stock set up back on and suck it up.

Just buy a decent set of shocks. No need to go back to stock. I ran the bilstiens that come with Arnotts basic set up for over a year and loved them. More expensive options are the Aldan shocks from Arnott or the ones from AirFX. Don't give up on air ride Sir. Try a motorcycle air ride shock

 

[Rob L]

Just buy a decent set of shocks. No need to go back to stock. I ran the bilstiens that come with Arnotts basic set up for over a year and loved them. More expensive options are the Aldan shocks from Arnott or the ones from AirFX. Don't give up on air ride Sir. Try a motorcycle air ride shock

Do you by any chance have a part number for those bilsteins

 

[rustyj671]

Disregard

 

[RichieRich]

do you by any chance have a part number for those bilsteins

21-2712

 

[Rob L]

Thank you sir

 

[RichieRich]

Thank you sir

No problem

 

[OneSlickGlide]

I'm running the Monroes for about 2K miles now and I'm pleasantly surprised at how well they ride. If I ever upgrade my shocks. Its definitely gonna be with a pair of custom length airFX's. I hear them bad boys are awesome.


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[dhays00]

Does anyone know the type of oil in the Monroes? I had mine off for some service and some of the oil leaked out. Thanks for the help

 

[dhays00]

^^^^^
Oil in the Monroes? Anyone?

 

[Rob L]

^^^^^
Oil in the Monroes? Anyone?

Not to be a dick or anything but I'd imagine it's just shock oil. There's a few different weights of shock oil but I wouldn't think it will make a big difference which one you go with.

 

[dhays00]

Thanks for the response. The vendor I purchased from contacted Monroe and the suggested 20-50

 

[V-man]

21-2712

Called Bilstein... they're telling me that this part # is no good. Anyone have another?