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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 09:21 PM
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I just installed my shotgun and I saw where some put the compressor as far over as possible and some put it like I did. When I installed mine, it was tight but I got it to fit as you see in the picture. Just wondering if this is right, or should it be somewhat under the transition or does it really matter?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Mine looks just like that. Its the only way mine would fit
 
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Looks like the correct installation for bikes without ABS.....Looks like you're good to go.
 
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Sounds good to me. Thanks guys! Now to clean her up and take her for a ride.
 
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Sounds good to me. Thanks guys! Now to clean her up and take her for a ride.
If you're like me, the Shotgun is going to make your bike ride like crap. *

*because it's always slammed and because it looks amazing that way.

Honestly, I probably could have skipped buying the shotgun and just removed the shocks from my bike. Of course, I wouldn't be able to ride on the highway then.
 
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Originally Posted by Village Idiot™
If you're like me, the Shotgun is going to make your bike ride like crap. *

*because it's always slammed and because it looks amazing that way.

Honestly, I probably could have skipped buying the shotgun and just removed the shocks from my bike. Of course, I wouldn't be able to ride on the highway then.
Why not raise the rear end when riding and slam it to the ground when parked?
 
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Why not raise the rear end when riding and slam it to the ground when parked?
Looks cooler slammed.
 
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Looks cooler slammed.
Function over fashion, but that is just me.
 
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Originally Posted by Village Idiot™
If you're like me, the Shotgun is going to make your bike ride like crap. *

*because it's always slammed and because it looks amazing that way.

Honestly, I probably could have skipped buying the shotgun and just removed the shocks from my bike. Of course, I wouldn't be able to ride on the highway then.

I ride mine slammed all the time too unless I'm going for a far ride
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TpaGreenHornet
I ride mine slammed all the time too unless I'm going for a far ride
thats why SS is great. mine is always slammed but i love that when im 2 up or on long rides i can add some travel. and install looks good 2 go
 
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