Thats a nice clean install, good job!

 

Thats a nice clean install, good job!

 

Installed a set of V-Factor Chrome 12" Low Profile Heavy Duty Air Shocks tonight.
Picked them up from Craigslist NIB for $100.
Running independent valves pumped up to 15 lbs.
Had to add washers inside top mount to get clearance . Left side bottom bolt required shimming to get clearance from the caliper. Shock boot was making slight contact.
Took it for a quick 5 mile ride, and so far a major improvement over the stock shocks.

 

Thank you! It works great too!

 

No need to stand the bike straight up or use a lift, the swing arm is not made of rubber so the load/pressure will be same per side.

 

I and others have found that not to be true on heavy Metric V twins.
Even on the little Sporty there is a pressure difference.
Leave the zero loss pump hooked up to the right shock while on the side stand. Stand the bike straight up and watch the gauge pressure on the pump increase.
My metrics recommend checking pressure on a lift to get equal pressure, and to prevent loss of shock oil.

 

The only explanation for that is that the swing arm is not strong enough. Thanks

 

There is about a 5 lbs diffence shock pressure my big metric on a jack verses on the ground. This has to be contributed to the shock being fully extended while
In the air.
Same principal as a servicing a Boeing aircraft strut while on jacks.
We can only give the strut a precharge while the aircraft is lifted.
All shocks are connected at two points not just one, so more then the swingarm is involved.
There is a 2-3 lbs pounds difference on my 2014 Sportster right shock between leaning then standing.

 

What 09 touring shocks are you guys talking about? Regular FL touring shocks?

And they fit no problem?

 

Yes the FL shocks !!
Yes they fit but some sporties may need a washer as a spacer, right guys!!