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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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I have a customer who is interested in Arnott air ride for his Road King. I spoke with them at length this morning about their two different versions of the shocks that are offered and am interested in real world ride-ability. Are the Alden shock worth the extra $500? Do they bottom out or not? It was explained that they have a rubber bump stop inside the shock that will keep them from bottoming out like the less expensive bilstein version. If you have this system or have ridden a bike with them please give me your thoughts on it. thanks. Drew
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I don't have one but, I'll give you my thoughts since it's on my list.

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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I have the Arnott Alden system and love it. Pretty easy to install and only bottoming out I do is when I dump all the air in the system and the bike is slammed. With air in the system, I can ride two-up and no problems. My wife didnt notice any difference between stock and Arnott with air in the system.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Im with Cattivo
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by assassin307
I have the Arnott Alden system and love it. Pretty easy to install and only bottoming out I do is when I dump all the air in the system and the bike is slammed. With air in the system, I can ride two-up and no problems. My wife didnt notice any difference between stock and Arnott with air in the system.
Do you a have the $600 version or the $1100 dollar version? Thanks for your opinion as well. I am planning on selling their products obviously, but I need more info first and I can't get anyone to give a product for testing. LOL
 
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Do you a have the $600 version or the $1100 dollar version? Thanks for your opinion as well. I am planning on selling their products obviously, but I need more info first and I can't get anyone to give a product for testing. LOL
If you DO happen to need test riders, let us know

On a serious note, since I moved to the SG I'm considering air ride if it's comparable in price to some good Progressives
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Do you a have the $600 version or the $1100 dollar version? Thanks for your opinion as well. I am planning on selling their products obviously, but I need more info first and I can't get anyone to give a product for testing. LOL
The $1100 version...
 
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Thanks for the info. How about fully loaded for a trip? I just noticed that you said Alden in your post. D'oh!
 
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I have the standard set up and had it on my last bike as well, I would not have another bike without it. never bottoms out unless it is down all the way. ride is very good and I really like the adjustability for all types of riding.I recommend them highly.
 
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I have the standard set up and had it on my last bike as well, I would not have another bike without it. never bottoms out unless it is down all the way. ride is very good and I really like the adjustability for all types of riding.I recommend them highly.
Do you ever ride two up?
 
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