arnott air ride
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: PUNKIN CENTER U.S.A.!
arnott air ride
i just installed my arnott bilstein kit yesterday. the way the kit was labled and packaged made the install super easy! i only had one question and after a call to arnott got my question answered and was back at it. the kit and the way everything was labled was top notch. now the ride..... ive only rode it maybe 10 miles to show my dad but it didnt ride to great. i have a question for all the guys riding this same kit. do the airbags have to "break in" to get softer? and about what airpressure are you riding at? thanks! heres a pic of it aired out all the way 
i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.
i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 1
From: so.jersey
i just installed my arnott bilstein kit yesterday. the way the kit was labled and packaged made the install super easy! i only had one question and after a call to arnott got my question answered and was back at it. the kit and the way everything was labled was top notch. now the ride..... ive only rode it maybe 10 miles to show my dad but it didnt ride to great. i have a question for all the guys riding this same kit. do the airbags have to "break in" to get softer? and about what airpressure are you riding at? thanks! heres a pic of it aired out all the way i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.
i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.mine seemed to ride a little harsh at first but after a couple rides seems to have gotten a little better. still experimenting.did you get the gage ? so that you can see what your setting the pressure at .plus mine have the rebound controls for aditional adjustments
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,364
Likes: 40
From: Los Angeles, CA
i just installed my arnott bilstein kit yesterday. the way the kit was labled and packaged made the install super easy! i only had one question and after a call to arnott got my question answered and was back at it. the kit and the way everything was labled was top notch. now the ride..... ive only rode it maybe 10 miles to show my dad but it didnt ride to great. i have a question for all the guys riding this same kit. do the airbags have to "break in" to get softer? and about what airpressure are you riding at? thanks! heres a pic of it aired out all the way i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.
i still have to lower the front when i get time. its stock right now.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,588
Likes: 9
From: Sunny Southern California
I have had the Bilstiens for almost 2 years now, maybe they have gotten a little softer but not much I'm sure. I prefer the firmer ride over the "mushy" stock stuff. I know it rides better 2 up. Don't have air pressure gauge, want to add one but don't like the one from Arnott.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 1
From: so.jersey
I have had the Bilstiens for almost 2 years now, maybe they have gotten a little softer but not much I'm sure. I prefer the firmer ride over the "mushy" stock stuff. I know it rides better 2 up. Don't have air pressure gauge, want to add one but don't like the one from Arnott.
ride safe
Trending Topics
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,588
Likes: 9
From: Sunny Southern California
I can't mount there because of heat shields... not sure where else to mount it? The one from Legend Air has a mount that bolts to the rocker cover like the HD oil pressure gauge for Dynas. I think I can mount that one...havent really looked into it yet, just a thought.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 161
Likes: 1
From: Small town New Mexico
are you riding around with them let down all the way? does it rub any when its let down? im intrested in getting the same kit! let me know how it goes! by the way the bike looks killer!!!!