The Shotgun Shock Installation Thread
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I wouldn't do it.
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Tipping the bike over? Seriously? He didn't say put a wrench on there and drop it off the jack.
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I think most wrenches would break, bend, or slip loose at this point. At least for the size of 3/4" you could fit in there.
My parts are back from the powder coater. As long as I get my homework done, the bike will be back together and I'll be riding this weekend.
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That ain't the right way.
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I think you're just pissed you didn't think of it.
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Oh hell no, not at all.
In fact I do that all the time - that's how I take my wheels off my car.
Jack the car up, wedge the lug wrench against the ground, jack the car back down.
Repeat four more times.
For each wheel.
/Roar
In fact I do that all the time - that's how I take my wheels off my car.
Jack the car up, wedge the lug wrench against the ground, jack the car back down.
Repeat four more times.
For each wheel.
/Roar
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On my 08 Night train I installed the shotgun shock. I also ordered a lower touring switch housing to install the two control switches. I had to extend the stock shotgun wiring and ran it under the tank along the backbone and internally in the bars. I would like to say it all went well and without any issues but that wasn't the case. I snapped one of the micro switches. After calling JD at Shotgun Shock he offered to send me 4 replacement switches at no cost to me. JD takes care of his customers and went above and beyond for me to fix my problem even though it was my fault. Just wanted to throw out a big thank you to JD.
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Buy a cheap breaker bar off eBay. I tried heating them, hammer on wrench etc but nothing worked. Seconds after the breaker bar arrived, I had the bolts out. Also useful for undoing axle nuts without giving yourself a hernia
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I am currently installing the SS, taking pics and all to post here when done. I do have a question about the wiring and where to thread one of the main pieces.
The portion of wiring that connects to the shock/compressor and to the battery. There is a square plastic block, don't know the tech term but it looks like it's used to direct or regulate the voltage. Anyway.. this overall section, did you thread the battery/SS(female end I think) connectors up to the battery box? This would leave that plastic block hanging out around the oil tank (right side of bike) up under the seat area. Is this how you wired yours?? There are no direct instructions for this (and why I am documenting a few things) or photos. Any help would be great.
The portion of wiring that connects to the shock/compressor and to the battery. There is a square plastic block, don't know the tech term but it looks like it's used to direct or regulate the voltage. Anyway.. this overall section, did you thread the battery/SS(female end I think) connectors up to the battery box? This would leave that plastic block hanging out around the oil tank (right side of bike) up under the seat area. Is this how you wired yours?? There are no direct instructions for this (and why I am documenting a few things) or photos. Any help would be great.
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I am currently installing the SS, taking pics and all to post here when done. I do have a question about the wiring and where to thread one of the main pieces.
The portion of wiring that connects to the shock/compressor and to the battery. There is a square plastic block, don't know the tech term but it looks like it's used to direct or regulate the voltage. Anyway.. this overall section, did you thread the battery/SS(female end I think) connectors up to the battery box? This would leave that plastic block hanging out around the oil tank (right side of bike) up under the seat area. Is this how you wired yours?? There are no direct instructions for this (and why I am documenting a few things) or photos. Any help would be great.
The portion of wiring that connects to the shock/compressor and to the battery. There is a square plastic block, don't know the tech term but it looks like it's used to direct or regulate the voltage. Anyway.. this overall section, did you thread the battery/SS(female end I think) connectors up to the battery box? This would leave that plastic block hanging out around the oil tank (right side of bike) up under the seat area. Is this how you wired yours?? There are no direct instructions for this (and why I am documenting a few things) or photos. Any help would be great.
Be careful where you put this, you don't want it to interfere with the swingarm and definitely not the bumpstop when you slam it.
Ask me how I know...
(Replacements can be had at AutoZone for about $35...)