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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 07:04 AM
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I got mine back in 2013 for my 2012 Heritage. I sent mine back a couple of months ago for a rebuild as it wasn't working nearly as it used to be. The compressor was getting old and tired and there must have been a leak somewhere.

It took about 3 weeks to get everything back and now it's working as it should. Texts and emails were a little slow yes, but in the end, it all worked out.

I'm not sure what the difference is with the upgraded version either.

 
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Old Nov 29, 2019 | 01:21 PM
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The shop contacted me and they were very kind to offer all the information,

The new units have better deutch connectors and a new Valve that passes air under compression to improve performance

I am going to stick with the same old unit as in all honesty my bike has over 90K miles and the money will have to go to the engine/starter/belt things that will start needing replacement soon.

I still love the shocks and just so you guys know, I could NOT tolerate my Progressive 422 that I put on the bike until the Shocks get fixed!, this is how good they are!

 
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Old Nov 29, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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im not sure why they asked you for $, i was offered the same upgrade FOR FREE but didnt go with it due to the additional hoses and wiring involved, i dont remember exactly, but Sara was sweetheart and very helpful,
she had gone thru the differences with me but i didnt want to tear into the bike that deep to change out wiring and hoses..

they did have some appealing options available but i didnt look into them.. IIRC different switches were an option, maybe thats the additional $ youre thinking of?

the only thing they required was for me to send the entire old system back for a replacement new system, no additional charges
 
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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by klf33
The shop contacted me and they were very kind to offer all the information,

The new units have better deutch connectors and a new Valve that passes air under compression to improve performance

I am going to stick with the same old unit as in all honesty my bike has over 90K miles and the money will have to go to the engine/starter/belt things that will start needing replacement soon.

I still love the shocks and just so you guys know, I could NOT tolerate my Progressive 422 that I put on the bike until the Shocks get fixed!, this is how good they are!
Then you don't have them set up right (the 422`s), a few guys I know mentioned the same issues with service as was mentioned here - After I saw the issues with Air shocks (all makes) on a few charity runs I don't think ill ever get them & for the price.... ouch, to me they are a set it & forget it unless you change out from solo to 2 up often, the compressors are only good for so many cycles, they`re noisy as hell & having to send something back multiple times is not my idea of fun - get a good seat along with a well set up progressive shock (422 RAP) and you`ll be all the better off.

when the air shocks are working - yes....I agree that they are awesome - but for that price they should be, I have a pair of Gabriel high jackers on my Muscle car linked to a compressor & relief valve system (custom lil outfit) & that was no where near what these things cost - hopefully the service gets back to what it once was...!
 
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