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Old 03-04-2018, 09:30 PM
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Ok I'm going a little insane, short trip, trying to get my spacing correct as far as washers to even up the shocks, anyone who has done this could you let me kn ohuw how many washers and where u put them, I know I'm over thinking this but I want em even.
 
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Old 03-05-2018, 11:25 AM
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mine just bolted right up when I used them on my 06 supeglide. However, the top bolt is a bolt on my bike and not a stud like a lot of guys have. So your results may vary
 
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Old 03-05-2018, 11:32 AM
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I tried air shocks on my Wideglide but didn't like floating along like a 55' Buick with worn out shocks. I hope you had better luck than I did. In answer to your question mine just bolted on with the stock spacers/hardware.
 
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I'm running the taller air shocks with no problems on my 07 FXDB. They just bolt right on with no additional washers. I tried the 13 inchers but ran into a problem - too short - ripped up tail light harness. I did change the shock oil to 20 w synthetic which really took away that 55 Buick floating feeling.Run with 8 psi solo & 13 psi 2 up.
 
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I'm surprised the 13s rubbed, I'll change the oil for sure, just put 10wt in, man they look tall enough but its still on the lift ty for the help gyys
 
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Are they comfortable on the freeway? In turns does it feel pretty solid or does it feel like the suspension never settles down?
 
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Handling is FANTASTIC! I scrape the pegs but the tires keep it stuck like glue to the pavement. With the 20w synthetic oil, anything over 8 psi (solo) and it's like a hardtail. At highway speeds (70+ in Texas) is smooth and comfortable. I threw away the Bagger air lines and use 2 individual schraider valves, 1 for each shock.
 
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Ya I'm excited to try it out, I took your advice and am going with 20wt ,how much u weigh Scoot
 
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Originally Posted by TexasScooterTrash
Handling is FANTASTIC! I scrape the pegs but the tires keep it stuck like glue to the pavement. With the 20w synthetic oil, anything over 8 psi (solo) and it's like a hardtail. At highway speeds (70+ in Texas) is smooth and comfortable. I threw away the Bagger air lines and use 2 individual schraider valves, 1 for each shock.
I wish they had worked like that for me. Even though I also changed the oil it still floated along like a Buick. Mounting points on Dressers and Dynas make a big difference in the leverage. Glad you were able to get them to work. All I ended up with is spare shocks hanging in the garage.
 
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