so i just finished installing an arnott air system and i had it in my head the fender would just about rest on the tire. Its still a good inch away, maybe a little more. Its fine, looks great, but just wondering what prevents it from dropping down more?

maybe a stopper in place that i can't see?
or is it putting pressure on something else that shouldnt have weight on it?

 

 

here's a pic right after install.
still some things to do like a RSD air cleaner coming monday. New taillights and possibly lower front end an inch.

 

The collapsed length on those shocks is 10.25" so that is your limiting factor on how low it will go. For perspective Burly lowering shocks are 10.5".

 

ok thats good to know. I just didn't want weight sitting on something like a wire bundle or fender end. I was just imagining being 100 miles away and spring a leak and it drops all the way down while riding two up. That may be a rough ride home!

 

I went the DIY route with the Monroe ma-785's. They are 9.75 shock length when collapsed. This put the fender 3/8 of an inch off the tire at the very top measured through the hole where a pillion seat can be attached.

 

He is right on, I have the same air system , there shouldn't be any problems.

 

I have the Monroe setup and mine are 9 1/2" collapsed. They ride like a dream. Corners took a little getting used to but just raise them up a little higher and the back end sticks.

If you wanted to go lower you could just put lowering blocks.

 

We have added a rubber bump stop into the shocks and then custom designed them for each stock bike so even if it lost all air an Arnott kit should never have the fender touching the tire. Enjoy your ride!

 

Looks great, I may try this setup when I start riding 2 up.