flip out mode full force shotgun install
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Dayton
Thanks for the advise guys. I haven't gone back to trying yet, had a buddys birthday dinner to attend (which gave me time to cool off) but to respond I cant even get the front bolts in so taking em out will be easy haha. Also I have the rear tire completely off as well as the inner fender to install the comp so a jack under the tire isnt an issue cause I can move the swingarm by hand all the way up and down. I will try to see if the comp is in the way but like I said its not hitting anything but the frame. Not sure how a new softail is under there but you cant swing the shock around. You have to insert the rear of the shock in thru the frame first and pivot the front up in place. Thats how the frame is its not wide open. Very frustrating. I'll hit it hard tomorrow but my hopes are very low that its going to be any smoother.
This thread would help others. Pics!
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 139
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From: Canada
I will have one of these "majic" shock set ups one day and will be doing the install myself ( to cheap or stupid to have some one else do it for me) my question is what is an "indy do it" never hurd that term before,,,, best of luck with finishing this up,,,Pics would be a great help to the rest of us out here if u dont mind sharing some of your misery
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Detroit
I will have one of these "majic" shock set ups one day and will be doing the install myself ( to cheap or stupid to have some one else do it for me) my question is what is an "indy do it" never hurd that term before,,,, best of luck with finishing this up,,,Pics would be a great help to the rest of us out here if u dont mind sharing some of your misery
They have their independent mechanic (not dealership affiliated) do it
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 659
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From: Michigan
I put one on my 97 heritage and its not a direct bolt on like the newer models. I had to grind off the bolts above the shock so they was flush with the retaining nuts. Had to grind some on the swingarm cross brace also. Made a few calls to JD and he confirmed there was grinding needed to fit on the evos. I rerouted some things around the compressor for a better fit. It takes some patience lol ,,but we have long winters here in Michigan. And yes the instructions was useless for me...
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From: Mill City Mass.
I put one on my 97 heritage and its not a direct bolt on like the newer models. I had to grind off the bolts above the shock so they was flush with the retaining nuts. Had to grind some on the swingarm cross brace also. Made a few calls to JD and he confirmed there was grinding needed to fit on the evos. I rerouted some things around the compressor for a better fit. It takes some patience lol ,,but we have long winters here in Michigan. And yes the instructions was useless for me...
After an hour on the coldoground with a flashlight I found the tranny bolts were hitting as well as a gusset supoorting the tranny. After a fair amount of grinding I got the shocks in. (This is 100% not a drop in install) then I routed my wires and plugged em in and low and behold I can hear the solenoids clicking but the comp doesnt turn on. I removed the comp and its sitting here all plugged in correctly but its not working. I have no F'in clue what is going on.
Wtf wtf wtf wtf wtf! !!!!!!!!!!!! Im gonna start smashin ****
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From: Mill City Mass.
After talking to JD I had to cut back the heat shrink and sure enough there was a broken wire at one of the diodes. Next issue solved. Getting my solder on now.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 659
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From: Michigan
A lot of work, but when you get the snags all figured out you will be happy with the outcome. After only having mine for a year I would have a hard time going back to a bike I couldnt control ride height and dampening on so quickly...