Ok, another shotgun thread.
Tourer
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From: near Chitcago
Damnit damnit. I wasn't going to do air. Then I thought maybe some day. Then I thought the 422's would be good enough...but now that I've got 'em on and low it's a real back breaker on sh1tty IL streets. Promotional price and easy install? Shiz just got real tempting!
Cruiser
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From: Central Pa
Here is a pic of how the switches mount behind the horn. Also, regarding the kickstand...you can still use the stock stand with it fully slammed, however the bike will sit in a more upright position. I would always make sure it is parked on a relatively flat surface...just for peace of mind.
Cruiser
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From: Central Pa
Thanks much guys, yea, it's a done deal. Forget Santa, never know when ones number is up so I am just going to do it, especially since they have the price reduced right now. Ordering them tomorrow and then I am off from July the 4th untill the 20th. The mechanical end of the install is nothing for me, a snap. Now, that electrical? Never was worth spit when it came to wiring! I have screwed up more crap trying to do my own wiring that I now approach it with a great deal of caution. The one good bit of news? My buddy, my indy guy, is only 2 blocks away. He doesn't know it yet but he's helping me with the wiring! 
P.S., any pics of these "pins" that I will have to pull to change my oil too by any chance? Again, thanks for all the help. I will be doing this myself and like I said, if I have a snag, my indy is 2 blocks away.
P.S., any pics of these "pins" that I will have to pull to change my oil too by any chance? Again, thanks for all the help. I will be doing this myself and like I said, if I have a snag, my indy is 2 blocks away.
The "pins" that were mentioned are actually the front mounting bolts, you just need to remove them and let the shock pivot down on the rear shoulder bolts to get at the trans drain bolt. One of the pictures in the above link shows how the shock would look swinging on the shoulder bolts and the "pins" removed
Excellent choice, your only regret will be not getting them sooner...might I add that the Ricor Intiminators are a great addition to the Shotgun shocks.
Road Warrior
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From: malibu
Yeah, man. I've had em for over a year. I've had no parking problems with my stock stand .... I keep the bike in gear when she's parked so she doesn't roll off either.
Tourer
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From: near Chitcago
Hey, Fat Boy. I can't tell for sure, but do the switches come with threaded retaining rings? I think I'd mount the switches in my dash. Is the wiring that came with it long enough to do that?
I also checked out your install pics...looks like you were able to install it without removing the rear tire? Are the instructions pretty straight forward for dummies?
I also checked out your install pics...looks like you were able to install it without removing the rear tire? Are the instructions pretty straight forward for dummies?
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From: Dayton
I wondered about that. With mine lowered 2", I can barely get the stand out if there's a slight rise in the road. I think I'd invest in a shorter one since I'd have it slammed most of the time. Certainly if the front was lowered also.
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prldrm yes the switches are held with threaded rings and the wiring is long enough for what used to be the normal switch mount in the dash.
JD includes shrink wrap to protect the plugs once you've routed the wiring.
Any questions about the install will be answered by JD by phone or email.
The toughest part was breaking free the right shoulder bolt to remove the stock shocks. Heat would have helped break the factory installed red Loctite.
JD includes shrink wrap to protect the plugs once you've routed the wiring.
Any questions about the install will be answered by JD by phone or email.
The toughest part was breaking free the right shoulder bolt to remove the stock shocks. Heat would have helped break the factory installed red Loctite.
Cruiser
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From: Central Pa
Hey, Fat Boy. I can't tell for sure, but do the switches come with threaded retaining rings? I think I'd mount the switches in my dash. Is the wiring that came with it long enough to do that?
I also checked out your install pics...looks like you were able to install it without removing the rear tire? Are the instructions pretty straight forward for dummies?
I also checked out your install pics...looks like you were able to install it without removing the rear tire? Are the instructions pretty straight forward for dummies?
And yes, you can do the complete install without removing the rear tire, there is no reason to remove since it does not get in the way. You will need to remove the plastic shroud in front of the tire, but that is only 1 screw. Instructions are pretty straight forward and easy to understand.