New model Softail fenders
#11
I'm running Platinum Air in the back but before I did the air suspension swap I found placing the rear plate up under the rear fender closed down that gap a bit from the rear and made it look a bit better.
I used a generic curved plate mount (may have been Kuryakyn I cant recall?) and just fabbed up my own mount to the existing bracket under the fender. Maybe $80 invested?
I know this pic isn't the same with the air but you get the idea on the plate location.
I used a generic curved plate mount (may have been Kuryakyn I cant recall?) and just fabbed up my own mount to the existing bracket under the fender. Maybe $80 invested?
I know this pic isn't the same with the air but you get the idea on the plate location.
I keep thinking that I would not end up with much of a tail light and signal light output. I got the E-Mark signal lights that ChopZ uses but have
not had a chance to try them yet. They look very small.
#12
I looked into the platinum air Suspension. Does your suspension ever loose air? A friend of mine talked me out of doing the setup. He said his bike lost/leaked are and eventually fell over. From what I understand the newer air suspensions doesn’t loose as much air as fast?
Don't listen to the same few naysayers who always seem to chime in on every SS thread just to badmouth it, especially since they've never had one themselves. (Funny how that works huh?)
Once the initial novelty wears off and you stop playing with it every time you park it, you'll find your sweet spot and leave it alone. At least that's what I did, and for the last 3-4 years it never budged.
I only cycled the compressor up and down maybe once or twice a season just to make sure it was all in working order.
I can't remember the last time someone posted about a SS that leaked.
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LIMike (11-18-2018)
#13
I had a Shotgun Shock that was bulletproof.
Don't listen to the same few naysayers who always seem to chime in on every SS thread just to badmouth it, especially since they've never had one themselves. (Funny how that works huh?)
Once the initial novelty wears off and you stop playing with it every time you park it, you'll find your sweet spot and leave it alone. At least that's what I did, and for the last 3-4 years it never budged.
I only cycled the compressor up and down maybe once or twice a season just to make sure it was all in working order.
I can't remember the last time someone posted about a SS that leaked.
Don't listen to the same few naysayers who always seem to chime in on every SS thread just to badmouth it, especially since they've never had one themselves. (Funny how that works huh?)
Once the initial novelty wears off and you stop playing with it every time you park it, you'll find your sweet spot and leave it alone. At least that's what I did, and for the last 3-4 years it never budged.
I only cycled the compressor up and down maybe once or twice a season just to make sure it was all in working order.
I can't remember the last time someone posted about a SS that leaked.
‘Thanks again Jam, I do appreciate it!!
#14
I have been looking into the same thing for my 2018 slim. I found doing the suspension would do the trick. I have my new shock ordered and should be in the first week of December. I really didn’t want to go with the air suspension. As cool as it is, I really don’t trust it
#15
I went with the progressive shock. Not sure of the part number. It was the only shock that we could find that would work with the new softails. I know platinum air ride suspension will work. I wasn’t really sure about going with an air suspension. I do have to say I’m kinda thinking it over. I’m not sure if the air ride is even available though? My local HD dealer is closed tomorrow, I’ll talk to them on Tuesday about it. I’ll get you the part number as well
#17
Sorry late reply here...
The Platinum Air has been bullet proof, no air leaks, holds pressure all the time. Bike is parked for the winter now, I'll see if any air bleeds off over the next couple months while sitting. Took a while to find the sweet spot while riding but once you find it it's decent, install was easy, couple beer job as I was taking my time but anyone with basic tools and a jack can do the install.
Rear lights, if you look close at the pic you'll see I'm running some Arlen Ness signal lights, although they are small they are way brighter than the stock bullets. (I've switched bikes with a buddy and ridden behind my bike, hands down probably double the light output) There is a small LED strip light tucked up under the fender to illuminate the plate.
The Platinum Air has been bullet proof, no air leaks, holds pressure all the time. Bike is parked for the winter now, I'll see if any air bleeds off over the next couple months while sitting. Took a while to find the sweet spot while riding but once you find it it's decent, install was easy, couple beer job as I was taking my time but anyone with basic tools and a jack can do the install.
Rear lights, if you look close at the pic you'll see I'm running some Arlen Ness signal lights, although they are small they are way brighter than the stock bullets. (I've switched bikes with a buddy and ridden behind my bike, hands down probably double the light output) There is a small LED strip light tucked up under the fender to illuminate the plate.
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LIMike (11-19-2018)
#18
Sorry late reply here...
The Platinum Air has been bullet proof, no air leaks, holds pressure all the time. Bike is parked for the winter now, I'll see if any air bleeds off over the next couple months while sitting. Took a while to find the sweet spot while riding but once you find it it's decent, install was easy, couple beer job as I was taking my time but anyone with basic tools and a jack can do the install.
Rear lights, if you look close at the pic you'll see I'm running some Arlen Ness signal lights, although they are small they are way brighter than the stock bullets. (I've switched bikes with a buddy and ridden behind my bike, hands down probably double the light output) There is a small LED strip light tucked up under the fender to illuminate the plate.
The Platinum Air has been bullet proof, no air leaks, holds pressure all the time. Bike is parked for the winter now, I'll see if any air bleeds off over the next couple months while sitting. Took a while to find the sweet spot while riding but once you find it it's decent, install was easy, couple beer job as I was taking my time but anyone with basic tools and a jack can do the install.
Rear lights, if you look close at the pic you'll see I'm running some Arlen Ness signal lights, although they are small they are way brighter than the stock bullets. (I've switched bikes with a buddy and ridden behind my bike, hands down probably double the light output) There is a small LED strip light tucked up under the fender to illuminate the plate.
#19
There are a few air-mono shock suppliers out there already for the 18 up Softails. Legends Air, Arnott and Platinum are three that come to mind right away. I didn't think Progressive made an air shock?
I went with the Platinum for a couple reasons, I like the bleed and feed system and you're able to adjust rebound as well. The compressor comes with a box that gets mounted to the back of the transmission, it offers a bit of protection from debris and hides all the associated hardware. Looks good on the bike as well, clean and fills the gap under there a bit...the other systems I was looking at just had the compressor hanging down under there unprotected. (not that you couldn't fab something up on your own though)
I went with the Platinum for a couple reasons, I like the bleed and feed system and you're able to adjust rebound as well. The compressor comes with a box that gets mounted to the back of the transmission, it offers a bit of protection from debris and hides all the associated hardware. Looks good on the bike as well, clean and fills the gap under there a bit...the other systems I was looking at just had the compressor hanging down under there unprotected. (not that you couldn't fab something up on your own though)
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LIMike (11-19-2018)
#20
There are a few air-mono shock suppliers out there already for the 18 up Softails. Legends Air, Arnott and Platinum are three that come to mind right away. I didn't think Progressive made an air shock?
I went with the Platinum for a couple reasons, I like the bleed and feed system and you're able to adjust rebound as well. The compressor comes with a box that gets mounted to the back of the transmission, it offers a bit of protection from debris and hides all the associated hardware. Looks good on the bike as well, clean and fills the gap under there a bit...the other systems I was looking at just had the compressor hanging down under there unprotected. (not that you couldn't fab something up on your own though)
I went with the Platinum for a couple reasons, I like the bleed and feed system and you're able to adjust rebound as well. The compressor comes with a box that gets mounted to the back of the transmission, it offers a bit of protection from debris and hides all the associated hardware. Looks good on the bike as well, clean and fills the gap under there a bit...the other systems I was looking at just had the compressor hanging down under there unprotected. (not that you couldn't fab something up on your own though)