May want to make this a sticky

I did not use a kit. I pieced together an air ride system with a bunch of separate items. You will see many companies selling these exact items in a "kit" for anywhere from $600 to $1,000 and you are getting the same thing with the list of parts below for $300.00!! The cost can vary based on what fittings you use, gauge you want, compressor, etc...

I put this together based on an air ride thread at choppedbaggers.com
the thread is here: http://choppedbaggers.com/forums/sho...8-Air-ride-101

Here are the parts I used:

Air compressor: Viair 098C compressor- $75
http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/via...98-p-5820.html

Air shocks: Monroe MA785 Max-Air Air Shock Absorber $50 to $70 on Amazon- these come with enough tubing to run the system. I bought more from airedup.com but did not need it...it is cheap though so more is better than not enough

Dump Solenoid: Grainger Valve,Solenoid,1/8 In Item no: 6JJ52: $50

Airedup.com: fittings and 1/8" DOT tubing
2 x 1/8" OD Prestolok Tube Union Tee (164PLP-2) $13.52
1 x 1/8" Tube to 1/8" NPT Prestolok Female Connector (66PLP-2-2) $6.17
4 x 1/8" OD Tube to 1/8" NPT Thread (W68PLP-2-2) $5.98
1 x Air Lift 200 PSI Single Needle Air Gauge (AIR-26227) $19.99

Parts express- electronics
DPDT Mini Toggle Center Off Momentary Part # 060-340: 1 $2.30
12 VDC 5-Pin Relay Socket For Bosch Type Relay
Part # 330-075: 1 $2.45
12 VDC Waterproof 5-Pin Bosch Style Relay SPDT 30/40A with Metal Bracket Part # 330-079: 1 $3.97

Compressor $75
Solenoid $52
Shocks with tubing $60
Gauge $20
Fittings- switch-relay $60
Sleeves-Lowes $ 5
Total $272


Pretty basic setup. Mount the compressor under the fairing on its side above the stereo. I put the air gauge on the left hand side, next to the stereo. I tied the gauge lighting into the factory harness with a clip connector (not correct name).

From there I ran a power wire back to the battery compartment. I used a relay between the momentary switch and the compressor as the small switch cannot handle the amperage of the compressor. The relay is hooked to the "up" on the switch, the dump solenoid to the "down" and power from the battery goes to the center post of the switch. Then battery to the Relay and the "out" of the relay to the compressor.

The air shocks are for a 70's model corvette. The sleeves in the bushings aren't correct for the bolts on the bike. You can drill out the top sleeve to 1/2" and cut off the bottom one (to correct length) or you can go to Lowes and purchase the correct diameter and length ones and press them in. You just need a piece of all thread and washers and the sleeves will press right in. Getting the originals out just take a little (very little) heat.

Air tubing: I ran 1/8" tubing from the compressor to a "T". One side of the "T" went to the gauge, the other back to the battery compartment under the seat. There the line enters the input (#1) on the solenoid. The output (#2) (not dump which is #3) goes to another "T" with the two outs from the second "T" going to each shock. The Solenoid is mounted under the right hand side cover with zip ties.

When dumped the tire does not contact the fender. when riding: Single rider- 80PSI is about right, two up 100PSI is perfect.

If it isn't clear feel free to give me a shout and I will help where I can. The ride is 100% better than the premium shocks that came with the bike and the cool factor is off the charts.

 

where did you get the gauge?

 

airedup.com

 

Great write up and thank you for the detail, however I am unable to view the pictures you posted. Can you pm them to me if possible?

Thank you again

 

Hey man, nice install. I just did this to my 2014 as well. I went with some of the fittings from airedup.com and they sure do make a quality product. I have a SG standard and do not have ABS so under my right side cover I was able to mount a plate with the relay, dump valve and compressor all to it (see picture). I have enjoyed it so far, once I got it to stop leaking that is, haha.

 

Oh and what size hole did you need to drill in the door to mount the gauge? I like that idea and look a lot and I think I am going to install one there as well.

 

Any pics or details on where you guys installed the up/down switch?

 

I believe the whole saw we used was 1-7/8 or 2 inch... I will find out for sure. I used a mount designed to go above the horn for the switch. Uses the same single mounting bolt and hides the switches up against the tank. Sorry I don't have a pic yet, but will get one. My buddy had an extra he gave me, but essentially its a piece of flat bar 1/16 bent in three spots to form a square Z. I initially wanted to use one of the existing wholes that are in the battery box area (in front of battery) that would place the switch just below my butt. At the time my buddy had the plate and the initial switch I bought was the wrong one, so went with the horn mount. You could also install in the dash somewhere.

 

I got the shocks, Viair 98c, (another) solenoid with I think 1/4 NPT thread (a compressor hose fits into it) and a viair 1.5 inch air gauge.
just got back from ace and went with compression fittings but they do not have 1/8 OD Tees. so now looking at your post (the airride 101 I found a while ago).
I am now at the verge of ordering the push ins at airedup.
Need 1 1/8 NPT Female for gauge, 1 male for viair compressor and 1 male in the right size for the solenoid. and 3 1/8 OD Tees of course...

Now - as I am **** - what do you mean with very little heat to remove the sleeves? will a heat gun work? I probably want to remove all 4 sleeves (got new bushings for the top eye but can/will return to amazon if not needed.

I got 13 SG, so slightly different... did you use longer (2.5 inch) 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts for the shocks?

FYI as I got fairing full of stuff and ABS, I need to mount compressor o the side... cool thing is there is enough room at least on the left side to out in the side cover as I got the Baddad stretched ones... just need to build a bracket. not a biggie

 

petty thrifty there brother!!!! I think the system I got was 550$ and had similar stuff you have so you did well. The only thing a guy might want is the mounts for behind the right bag for the compressor,, its a pretty neat fit. I also got the air ride push buttom switch,,,,, its like 75 bucks but a really tight way to finish it off. great right up, paul