Suspension advice please
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Cool, thanks for the replies.
I knew I was going to have to go that route cause nothings in my life is that cheap and simple other than my ex ol'lady...
Gonna research now..platinum, and shotgun. What about progressive airtail or arnott?
I knew I was going to have to go that route cause nothings in my life is that cheap and simple other than my ex ol'lady...
Gonna research now..platinum, and shotgun. What about progressive airtail or arnott?
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One would think that since they were both designed by the same person that the newer model would be an upgrade over the previous generation. Granted that's not always the case, but the ability to lift the bike if the unit fails is an added plus on the Shotgun side I would say.
Either way I think I would be happy with either system, though I'm probably going with the Shotgun.
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I agree, you would think unless one of your shocks was incorrectly adjusted slightly more or less than the other that this would be the only way to cause stress to the bushings. Whether or not there is one piece like shotgun or two shocks like platinum is irrelevant..
Improperly adjusted suspension would be the cause for bushing wear on any set up.
Now, you shotgun guys is there any pogo effect to your rides? Can you adjust rebound or just ride height?
Anybody have progressive or Arnott that can make a comment?
Improperly adjusted suspension would be the cause for bushing wear on any set up.
Now, you shotgun guys is there any pogo effect to your rides? Can you adjust rebound or just ride height?
Anybody have progressive or Arnott that can make a comment?
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I recommend the Platinum bleed feed over the shotgun for a few simple reasons. They were both designed by the same person but the bike and swing arm was designed for a 2 piece shock. The Platinum air ride is still two separate shocks that are rubber mounted as are the stock shocks. The Shotgun is a one piece unit which is trouble some to me as an engineer in tow ways. First, the one piece unit put far more stress on the swing arm bushings. Second, the shotgun shock has to be dropped so that the transmission oil can be drained which makes it take more shop time whether you pay someone to do it or not. I have made a video of the Platinum demonstrating it's rebounding properties. I have no first hand experience with the Shotgun, but it seems to me in all the video's I have seem of the Shotgun that the rebound does not seem to work as well as it does on the Platinum. I am a dealer for Platinum so of course I say this , right? My business philosophy is not to sell a product that I would not put on my own bike. I do not sell the Shotgun shock for this simple reason. I would not put it on my bike. There are plenty of people here who are happy with this product. I made a quick video to show how the Platinum rebounds and if you notice I am only using one hand and pushing lightly to get the bike to rebound. Watch the Shotgun videos on hos homepage and it seems he is having a difficult time getting the rebound set properly. Here is the platinum video. http://www.youtube.com/user/harleygo.../0/toaiaqdHbBQ Search for shotgun shock and you will see what I mean. We are offering the Platinum Bleed Feed at a discounted price in the vendor classified section. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/vendo...y-goodies.html
The Shotgun shock has a bigger compressor than the Platinum.
As for dropping the shock for tranny oil...it's not a big deal...5 extra minutes. And how many time do you change this oil a year. Maybe once.
Let me tell you man i have NO poblems lifting and lowering my bike. I also have NO problems adjusting rebound.
And last PRICING...Platinum as low as $1300.00 vs. Shotgun as low as $900.00 another NO brainer.
here's my vid of a Shotgun lifting. Notice i let it run longer and if i were to press down on my rear fender it would be stiff as a board.
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Thanks for the input.
I'm not sure why 2 single shocks would be better when your rear wheel doesn't articulate like a jeep. If they are adjusted equally there should be no issue.
I will look into pricing of the shotgun shock. I've seen shipping to Canada as high as 165 for shocks which is a gip...Hopefully find them for a decent shipping with USPS..
The shotgun has the same features as the platinum other than the drain issue which I can live with for the lesser price and which seems to be as good or better design..
You guys are always great with spending peoples money I appreciate all the input for a more betta ride..
I'm not sure why 2 single shocks would be better when your rear wheel doesn't articulate like a jeep. If they are adjusted equally there should be no issue.
I will look into pricing of the shotgun shock. I've seen shipping to Canada as high as 165 for shocks which is a gip...Hopefully find them for a decent shipping with USPS..
The shotgun has the same features as the platinum other than the drain issue which I can live with for the lesser price and which seems to be as good or better design..
You guys are always great with spending peoples money I appreciate all the input for a more betta ride..
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Shotgun shocks are getting the best forum reviews. Someone was selling them on ebay a while back for $925. You might check with him here.
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