Do all air ride systems require the mufflers to be dented or is it just the DIY system. I'm interested in a system, but don't want to dent my pipes!! Thanks!!!!

 

if the shocks are dumped, the bike lowers on the tire/swingarm- the shocks stick out so you need clearance...either dimple or spaced out to the side ( which would require spacing the mount and may not give as good muffler seal.

if you have a jack/lift remove the saddlebags and the upper shock mount so that the swingarm is free to move. push the wheel up into the fender and check the clearance to your mufflers etc

mike

 

On my '14 SGS the stock muffler had enough clearance. But the V&H Hi-Output needed a little 'whack'...


I'd say it depends on the shocks you're going to get and the muffler you have.


I hope that helps.


Thank you
FrankEGD

 

The shocks do not touch the mufflers when dumped(no air). When dumped the axle and swing arm move up and away from the mufflers which are attached to the bag supports. The mufflers touch the axle nut when fully aired up. I have the diy setup and did not have to simple my stock or aftermarket mufflers

 

Look at your setup the bottom shock bolt should be above the mufflers at all times

 

Do to the amount of travel, which you would rarely ride with it aired up to the max, it is only when aired up. Nice thing is if you tend to drag your expensive pipes in a area, you can air up the bike to clear it & then drop it once clear. The amount that they tag the exhaust in my opinion is not that bad & have not done anything to my mufflers.

Toby

 

I have to agree with twisted, I did the DIY and did not adjust the exhaust at all. When all the way up the bottom shock bolt will put a little nick in the pipe (left side) but it can not be seen and has zero effect on performance.

 

I did the diy and my left side bottom shock bolt will touch the pipe fully aired up and left a little mark. Not a big deal bit its not like you ride with it aired up that much anyways. Plus it may touch when your off the bike but as soon as you sit on it there will be some clearence unless its fully aired up to the max. As for the axle nut hittin on the right side i have just a hair of clearence on mine fully aired up. I tried shimmin mine with 2 extra washers and it dont seem to make a difference so there really isnt a need for that. Thats with rinehart 4". I personally like the set up.