arnott air systems
Road Master
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From: Florida
I am saving for the Aldan System. I know this is a question for Arnott but I wonder which length I should get (12" or 13") if I'm planning to do an 18" rear wheel in the future? My RK Custom is dropped 1" under stock using Progressive shocks. (Stock height for FLHRS & FLHX is already 1" under standard. Mine is an additional -1")
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Miami Florida
I too would like to lower my SG and stay safe too. I am looking into Progressive rear shocks 1/2" or 1" lower than stock and the air ride systems too. Sounds great to be able to adjust the ride height as needed. But what about the front? Doesn't that have to be lowered too? I am wondering how much work changing the front system is? Has anyone here done this?
Thanks!
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Road Master
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From: Florida
Yes the front has to be done as well. I lowered mine with the HD low profile front end. I have Progressive rear shocks but I bottom out on occasion AND it's nearly impossible to go 2-up. If you go with Progressive, make sure you get the heavy duty shock.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Riverview, FL
With the air ride system you can adjust your height to suit the conditions. If there are large bumps in the road I raise it so I do not bottom out. In slow traffic I can ride it slammed or in between. I can lower it to back up or in gravel or sand. 2 up is no problem. I raise the pressure from 40lbs to 80lbs while on the go. I did not want to be stuck with one height that bottomed out on rough roads and a problem with 2 up. I riase my bike, drop the center stand then drop the air ride onto the stand. 0 effort and safer trying to put this 09 UC on a stand.. This is the perfect solution for me.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Miami Florida
I was wondering how much work or trouble it is to install the HD front lowering kit?
Progressive also make a kit for the front fork, do you think it would be a better choice over the HD kit?
Thanks.
Advanced
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I lowered the front with Progressive when I Chromed the front legs. The kit comes with directions and if you have the HD Manual for back up. You will need to know how much oil you will need . It took me 5 hours, lowered the front 1 inch and had the Street Glide stock shocks lowered from BraggerBrace.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Bay Area, California
I am saving for the Aldan System. I know this is a question for Arnott but I wonder which length I should get (12" or 13") if I'm planning to do an 18" rear wheel in the future? My RK Custom is dropped 1" under stock using Progressive shocks. (Stock height for FLHRS & FLHX is already 1" under standard. Mine is an additional -1")
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 126
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From: Miami Florida
I lowered the front with Progressive when I Chromed the front legs. The kit comes with directions and if you have the HD Manual for back up. You will need to know how much oil you will need . It took me 5 hours, lowered the front 1 inch and had the Street Glide stock shocks lowered from BraggerBrace.
Does the fork have to be removed? Or can you just do it all from the top of the fork with everything attached? I don't think I want to remove the whole fork...
