Shotgun shock install
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Shotgun shock install
Anyone ever seen a detailed video on how to install shotgun shocks? I can't seem to find one. It always amazes me that many of these manufacturers don't take the time to make step by step video instructions that would make installation less intimidating. Looks like a lost opportunity to me.
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You don't need a video. It is honestly pretty simple.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
Last edited by 24v; Oct 18, 2014 at 09:01 AM.
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Cruiser
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From: Lakeland, TN
You don't need a video. It is honestly pretty simple.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
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That sounds simple enough. One thing holding me back: "drill out 2 holes in the transmission case and thread to 14." I'm thinking there are 2 holes there already, that they probably just need some reaming out, and that threading to 14 is either easier than I think or not really necessary. The rest does seem as straight forward as you describe.
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Here you go, from the man himself, your 2007 does not require it.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post12442174
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post12442174
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Cruiser
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From: Lakeland, TN
You don't need a video. It is honestly pretty simple.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
1)Lift bike
2)Remove stock shocks
3)Bolt in Compressor and run wiring up into battery box
4)Bolt in Shock
5)Mount switch by horn
6)Connect wiring to battery
7)Ride that **** low as you can with a huge grin.
The mod is not as intimidating as you may think. If you are mechanically inclined, I would put it at about a 6 on a 1 to 10 scale.
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Since those bolt are hard to get off, would this be a good time to switch out to a chrome swing arm, or is that getting into a whole other can of worms?