Bagger air shock question
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Bagger air shock question
I did a search but couldn't find the answer...
So I'm in the process of installing a set of air shocks from a bagger on to my Fat Bob, and I'm wondering if the fitting (on the shock) needs to be in a certain direction - forward or up. Seems to me that routing the air lines (and valve) up under the seat would be neater and cleaner if the fitting faced forward.
TIA
So I'm in the process of installing a set of air shocks from a bagger on to my Fat Bob, and I'm wondering if the fitting (on the shock) needs to be in a certain direction - forward or up. Seems to me that routing the air lines (and valve) up under the seat would be neater and cleaner if the fitting faced forward.
TIA
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RE: Bagger air shock question
Check out this old post. https://www.hdforums.com/m_2372126/tm.htm
A guy in the thread, BOX is a buddy of mine. He has the fittings facing forward.
A guy in the thread, BOX is a buddy of mine. He has the fittings facing forward.
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RE: Bagger air shock question
I don't think it matters if you position it up or forward. I'm using individual Schrader valves and positioned them up for easy access, but if I were to install the Harley set upI would position them forward, think that would give the line a shorter run to go under the seat and be out of sight for a cleaner installation, just like you mentioned above.
RE: Bagger air shock question
mine are forward and on the top, helps run the wires and hide the lines while partially covering the fitting with the seat... just looks better IMO... you will love this mod! i run 5lbs solo and 7lbs while touring or with a passanger... such a nice ride
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RE: Bagger air shock question
I'm looking to do this mod myself. I have an '08 FXDC, and was wondering if you all knew what size I should get? I would like the bike to be lowered about an inch in the rear, if that is at all possible with this mod. Also, how hard is the install? I appreciate any and all input, and am sorry (in advance) to hijack someone elses thread like this.
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RE: Bagger air shock question
Thanks for the feedback guys.
Just got everything bolted up - went with the fittings facing forward. I took my time playing around with the best routing option for the air lines (so they don't get pinched or worn through). Used some 1/4" polyethylene tubing (the stuff used for feeding water to your ice makers on the fridge) as a protective shroud - worked out nice.
I'll take some pictures tomorrow to post up.
Haven't taken it for a test ride yet - maybe tomorrow.
Cheers.
-Jack
Just got everything bolted up - went with the fittings facing forward. I took my time playing around with the best routing option for the air lines (so they don't get pinched or worn through). Used some 1/4" polyethylene tubing (the stuff used for feeding water to your ice makers on the fridge) as a protective shroud - worked out nice.
I'll take some pictures tomorrow to post up.
Haven't taken it for a test ride yet - maybe tomorrow.
Cheers.
-Jack
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