Softail Air Suspension ?
Road Warrior
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From: Out of Commiefornia!
Here's how cool JD is and how great his customer service is: I decided to relocate my switches from the horn mount to the console while I have my bike apart, and in the process of removing the switches and soldering them to a connector harness I found that one of the momentary switches wasn't working. I called JD to see if I could get a replacement switch, and he told me to hang for a second. He had a harness set up for that purpose from a couple of years ago and remembered seeing it "just the other day". He found it, and by end of the day it was on its way to me.
JD is a class individual with a top shelf product, and as I've said time and again that is the absolute best mod I've done. I thank him every time I hop on my bike as it just makes it that much more enjoyable to ride, regardless of the type of road or load.
Roger
JD is a class individual with a top shelf product, and as I've said time and again that is the absolute best mod I've done. I thank him every time I hop on my bike as it just makes it that much more enjoyable to ride, regardless of the type of road or load.
Roger
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Mebane, NC
The tension does vary a little. I lowered my bike to where I ride most of the time and adjusted my belt at that height. It will loosen up a little all the way up and all the way down.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Sweet Home Alabama!
So, are you guys saying there is no air bag/shock that can be set-up with a manual fill? I am interested in an adjustable set-up, but I do not want switches on the bars and I really don't need a compressor. My bike is lowered, and I ride solo 99% of the time. Once or twice a year, my wife rides with me, and its really too low with both of us on it (the pipes drag on sharp turns, etc). Is there anything like that out there?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
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From: So California
JD originally would mount or suggest you mount the switches on the side of the speedo dash.
He now sends a switch mount that uses the horn mounting position.
The picture isn't in focus, but you can see the switches above the coil on my bike.
Some mount them below or on the side of the normally mounted Softail Coil cover near the oil tank.
He now sends a switch mount that uses the horn mounting position.
The picture isn't in focus, but you can see the switches above the coil on my bike.
Some mount them below or on the side of the normally mounted Softail Coil cover near the oil tank.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Virginia
So, are you guys saying there is no air bag/shock that can be set-up with a manual fill? I am interested in an adjustable set-up, but I do not want switches on the bars and I really don't need a compressor. My bike is lowered, and I ride solo 99% of the time. Once or twice a year, my wife rides with me, and its really too low with both of us on it (the pipes drag on sharp turns, etc). Is there anything like that out there?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Out of Commiefornia!
I did a search and can't seem to find any plain air shocks for softails like the old air shocks we used to put on our cars.
You'd be surprised how much you use it if you had one - being able to adjust the height is cool, especially if you want to slam it for show and then raise it for ridability on the twisties. However, the even more useful feature is being able to adjust the damping on the fly - going from a smooth straight road to a bumpy, uneven slab it is awesome to be able to go from Caddy smooth to firmed up just right to be able to even out the ride with just the flick of a switch.
Roger
You'd be surprised how much you use it if you had one - being able to adjust the height is cool, especially if you want to slam it for show and then raise it for ridability on the twisties. However, the even more useful feature is being able to adjust the damping on the fly - going from a smooth straight road to a bumpy, uneven slab it is awesome to be able to go from Caddy smooth to firmed up just right to be able to even out the ride with just the flick of a switch.
Roger
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 138
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From: Juneau, AK
So, are you guys saying there is no air bag/shock that can be set-up with a manual fill? I am interested in an adjustable set-up, but I do not want switches on the bars and I really don't need a compressor. My bike is lowered, and I ride solo 99% of the time. Once or twice a year, my wife rides with me, and its really too low with both of us on it (the pipes drag on sharp turns, etc). Is there anything like that out there?
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 645
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From: manchester NH
i want a shotgun shock soo bad,, but 1500 is a huge pill to swallow for some air shocks on a motorcycle.... as said above,, you should look into the progressive air shock,,, if thats all you want,,,
remember,,we all want the best, but most can't afford it guys,
i could drop $10k worth of upgrade on my bike in 1 hour worth of ordering parts. but reality is, I can't afford to pay to register and insure it right now...,, I'm grateful to still have my harley after these crappy financial times....
remember,,we all want the best, but most can't afford it guys,
i could drop $10k worth of upgrade on my bike in 1 hour worth of ordering parts. but reality is, I can't afford to pay to register and insure it right now...,, I'm grateful to still have my harley after these crappy financial times....
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From: North Carolina
You won't be disappointed at all! Just logged a few miles for the first time on mine tonight, slammed, and I was grinning from ear to ear! 
If you run into anything and have a question, shoot me a PM and I'll send you my number in case you can't get a hold of JD during the weekend. But it's pretty straightforward. If you are near time for a tranny fluid change you may want to consider it while you have the shocks out.
If you run into anything and have a question, shoot me a PM and I'll send you my number in case you can't get a hold of JD during the weekend. But it's pretty straightforward. If you are near time for a tranny fluid change you may want to consider it while you have the shocks out.