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Old 07-25-2015, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by elfnyc
got the shocks fitted ? pix ? hows the ride , better no ?
Yes, got them fitted last night. Absolutely stoked with the look as the oem chrome ones looked out of place. But I haven't ridden it yet. I was hoping to get out on it tomorrow but looks like rain is in all day!


 
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ahhh niiiice - it looks so much better then springy shocks ,, ahhh i always said they should install these from the factory
have you found the air valves ? any of the links i sent help out ?
be sure they are at the same psi as it will ride screwy if they are off ..
i have mine at 0 psi and it rides great for me ..
im a lightweight though lol
 
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Originally Posted by elfnyc
ahhh niiiice - it looks so much better then springy shocks ,, ahhh i always said they should install these from the factory
have you found the air valves ? any of the links i sent help out ?
be sure they are at the same psi as it will ride screwy if they are off ..
i have mine at 0 psi and it rides great for me ..
im a lightweight though lol
Yes, thanks. They arrived today and are fitted now. I'm going to ride it into work tomorrow as I think i've found my (worrying) front end clunk. I'll leave them at 0psi and see how it is and then try them at 5 psi in case that's better.
 
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shweet ! let us know how you like the ride !
 
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Originally Posted by elfnyc
shweet ! let us know how you like the ride !
Couldn't be happier with them! Very compliant and just what I was looking for.
 
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Hey guys, I know someone that has these up for sale which are off a 2014 road king with 5k mi. on them. Do you guys think they will fit on my 2014 Iron. 13" eye to eye with a lowering bracket. I didn't see this part no. in wachukos list.
 
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Couldn't be happier with them! Very compliant and just what I was looking for.
wish i did this mod b4 i spent cash on other shocks but all in all im loven them , glad i did it
 
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Hey guys, I know someone that has these up for sale which are off a 2014 road king with 5k mi. on them. Do you guys think they will fit on my 2014 Iron. 13" eye to eye with a lowering bracket. I didn't see this part no. in wachukos list.


they will fit yes - my shocks are 13" as well i have adjustable 1 to 3 inch lower blocks/plates ,, i have them set to lower 3 inch .. i have the lowerd look i want , and yet i still have the full range of motion from the longer shock .
it works perfect for me - if u look in this thread i think i posted pix of mine on the scoot and u can see the angle they sit, some people here like it some people hate the look , i love the look , it look more inline with the rest of the lines of the bike now and ride way awsome..
 
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same set up here, 13" air shocks on lowering blocks, feels like riding a flying carpet!
 
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I saw in here that there might be a need to adjust the tension of the belt did you guys have to do that being that you had the 13" shocks installed?

Originally Posted by elfnyc
they will fit yes - my shocks are 13" as well i have adjustable 1 to 3 inch lower blocks/plates ,, i have them set to lower 3 inch .. i have the lowerd look i want , and yet i still have the full range of motion from the longer shock .
it works perfect for me - if u look in this thread i think i posted pix of mine on the scoot and u can see the angle they sit, some people here like it some people hate the look , i love the look , it look more inline with the rest of the lines of the bike now and ride way awsome..
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same set up here, 13" air shocks on lowering blocks, feels like riding a flying carpet!
 


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