Anyone tried AIR RIDE suspension for M8 Softail?

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Mar 27, 2023 | 03:04 AM

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Urban Gorilla

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front of rear tire secured to the transmission.

That's what I thought BUT....
I can't do that because the ABS module is situated there

Mar 27, 2023 | 04:41 AM

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MoneyFor

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with the rear shock aired out. Will the bike still roll?

for example. One of the air lines cracks or leaks and the bike is aired out. Can you still ride it to where you can fix it. Or do you need to tow it because its way to low to ride on?

I have the Platinum Air Suspension and I can ride in the lowest setting without any problem with my 260 tire, so a broke line would not ruin my day

Mar 27, 2023 | 06:00 AM

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Urban Gorilla

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I have the Platinum Air Suspension and I can ride in the lowest setting without any problem with my 260 tire, so a broke line would not ruin my day

Great looking bike

Question for you...
Does your 2018 FB have ABS?
If so, looking at the Platinum Air Ride Suspension web site, Where did you mount the box and solenoid?
TIA

Mar 27, 2023 | 07:28 AM

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andres.0321@hotmail.com

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That's what I thought BUT....
I can't do that because the ABS module is situated there

that’s weird. I have abs and that’s not where my abs module is. What year is your Fatboy?

Last edited by andres.0321@hotmail.com; Mar 27, 2023 at 07:35 AM.

Mar 27, 2023 | 07:31 AM

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that’s weird. I have abs and that’s not where my abs module is. What year is your bike?

2019 Softail M8 Fat Boy FLFBS 114

Mar 27, 2023 | 07:38 AM

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andres.0321@hotmail.com

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2019 Softail M8 Fat Boy FLFBS 114

is it installed aftermarket? My ABS module isn’t there. Are you outside the US?

Mar 27, 2023 | 07:38 AM

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That's what I thought BUT....
I can't do that because the ABS module is situated there

That's not an ABS module. ABS module is behind the battery box cover.
Im not sure where you're looking on the bike, but if that's bolted to the back of the engine under the frame, that's an emissions control box. Often called the "Charcoal box/Vapor canister" in California models.