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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Hi guys,

maybe im being a bit dopey...but other then altering the ride height, what other benefits are there of the Air Suspensions ? also what are the disadvantages....im guessing there has to be some.

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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$800 is great for a system specially one that gets great praises


 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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I installed the Arnott system last summer. I get about 5" of travel as measured from the rear fender. I like the handlebar mounted switch. It's nice to be able to adjust ride with both ands on the handlebars. It was tight running the wires internal in the handlebars with the other wiring but I got it in there. The kit probably took me longer to install than most since I'm an **** perfectionist. The ride is much better both solo and 2 up. My pic is with the system lowered all the way.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sammysRocker
Hi guys,

maybe im being a bit dopey...but other then altering the ride height, what other benefits are there of the Air Suspensions ? also what are the disadvantages....im guessing there has to be some.

Sammy
You're able to change the stiffness by adding more air. say you have a lowered bike and the road sucks you're stuck with a bad ride i just add more air.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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February issue of American Cycle Magazine has a Tech article (step by step) installing Arnott Air Suspension on a Rocker C with before and after pics.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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The Arnott website wants $1,099.99 for the Rocker kit, where can I get a better price?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Thats not a bad price either.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by speedsnice
The Arnott website wants $1,099.99 for the Rocker kit, where can I get a better price?
I believe I paid 900 last year online, not direct through arnott but if you call them I think the price is better. The best part is once you buy it you don't have to have it half together then find out you have to go get more stuff.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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I believe I paid 900 last year online, not direct through arnott but if you call them I think the price is better. The best part is once you buy it you don't have to have it half together then find out you have to go get more stuff.
didn't someone just say that it was 800 bucks? or are they talking about a different system?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Alain
didn't someone just say that it was 800 bucks? or are they talking about a different system?
He was refering to the Hi-low brand kit not arnott. the nice thing about the arnott kit is they use a real shock and an air spring where the hi lo kit just uses an air strut that has no real oil dampening shock.

Hi lo kit reg=995.00 on sale now for 799.00


Arnott kit 1099

 
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