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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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just ordered it last night for my night train. pretty excited. anyone thats installed this have any suggestions, trouble shooting tips with installation?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I want that SO BAD! My springer would look SICK slammed but the boards already drag as it is, so it would be nice to ride high when i hit the twisties,

What did that run ya if you dont mind me askin?
 
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i just went with the shocks alone, gonna manual fill for now. they were 750$ on JP. I just want it down 2" and wanted the best ride. I plan on adding the compressor kit eventually, i just want to get used to manual fill before i can slam it up and down on the fly.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Wow... apparently im the first onbe on the forum to install this? jk. come on guys, any installation advice/cautions?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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i just went with the shocks alone, gonna manual fill for now. they were 750$ on JP. I just want it down 2" and wanted the best ride. I plan on adding the compressor kit eventually, i just want to get used to manual fill before i can slam it up and down on the fly.
I have them on my NT till last year ...

First , you have pay too much for your shock set You can easily have them for less than 600$ on Ebay

Second , after installing them , be sure to check the air fitting with a sprayer and water mix with a little soap to see if you have a leak.
My mechanic have install my shock set and didnt check for leak and i after taking my bike ,i have feel the dead very closed in scrapping my frame in a curve and pass very closed to hit a 10 wheeler in the other lane because my bike was so low , i wasnt able to turn

Be sure to read the manual and always keep 10 psi in each chamber to prevent piston to jam

I have the little pump and it do the job but i have order the inboard compressor last week ...

you will like your new suspension !

sorry for my spelling , english is not my mother tongue
 
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