Installing Monroes

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Nov 19, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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madmax34

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Originally Posted by Leftcoaster

Thanks, that's what I thought. Why would anyone want them on their bike?
I don't know how they could be even close on damping, but maybe some don't care how their bike handles?

I can't really tell a difference in the handling but the bike definitely takes the imperfections of the road much better; feels like it floats over railroad tracks. And I can adjust the ride height on the fly so on the highway I drop it 2" the wind goes right over me.
I primarily did this to give me the extra clearance needed for 6" bags taking corners. My buddy paid $1500 for an Arnott system that only has 3" of travel.

Nov 19, 2014 | 04:05 PM

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Phatboy2010

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Got a question. On a 2014 when the shocks are deflated will the tire rub up in the fender with the monroes....?

Nov 19, 2014 | 04:47 PM

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madmax34

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Originally Posted by Phatboy2010

Got a question. On a 2014 when the shocks are deflated will the tire rub up in the fender with the monroes....?

No. You have about a half inch between the tire and fender with all the air out.

Nov 19, 2014 | 07:37 PM

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FastHarley

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for sale

I would put an ad in the WTB as a customer is tossing this unit. I am sure he would be happy to find someone to sell it to.

Nov 19, 2014 | 09:55 PM

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SH_01FXDWG

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Any pics?

Nov 19, 2014 | 10:17 PM

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gartec81

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Just make sure your connection are secure. Dont want to loose air wt the wrong time.

Lots of threads on the set up. Only one were the guy was upset and couldt keep the system aired up

Nov 20, 2014 | 02:05 AM

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meangreen02

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Just finished mine, pics can be seen at DIY air ride in this forum.

Nov 20, 2014 | 06:37 AM

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madmax34

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Originally Posted by gartec81

Just make sure your connection are secure. Dont want to loose air wt the wrong time.

Lots of threads on the set up. Only one were the guy was upset and couldt keep the system aired up

+1 after intitial setup I found all the air was escaping after about 4 hours. A spray bottle with some soupy water found the leak in about 2 secs (loose connection at dump valve). Now everything's cool.

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Dec 9, 2014 | 07:13 AM

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bikehunter

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pardon for resurrecting this thread but I have been slowly building my kit for the air suspension setup. Having bolted the shocks on and finally starting pumping, got to 40 psi and heard a clack sound but could not locate where it originated from!
Hope I haven't damaged the shocks or worse the swing arm