Air ride installed...
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Florida
Air line.. (1/4" x 15') $5 (1/8 x 20') Included with the shocks.
Hand full of quick release fittings in 1/4 and 1/8 -$10
I used : (3) 1/8-1/4 pipe (2 for the shocks, and 1 for the release)
(1) 1/4-1/4 pipe (for the air supply in from the compressor)
Did you mean T's for the fittings???? and why the different sizes on the air lines????? can you show a pic if not you lost me here and are all the fittings and air line supplied with the shocks if they arent where did you get them from. I think im going with the Gabriels they dont drop as low 9.75 inches myself. Thanks again for the is post i hope you are still around i know its an older post. Cant blame me for wanting to save money! The only other question was what switch did you use and what solenoid? Thanks again!
Hand full of quick release fittings in 1/4 and 1/8 -$10
I used : (3) 1/8-1/4 pipe (2 for the shocks, and 1 for the release)
(1) 1/4-1/4 pipe (for the air supply in from the compressor)
Did you mean T's for the fittings???? and why the different sizes on the air lines????? can you show a pic if not you lost me here and are all the fittings and air line supplied with the shocks if they arent where did you get them from. I think im going with the Gabriels they dont drop as low 9.75 inches myself. Thanks again for the is post i hope you are still around i know its an older post. Cant blame me for wanting to save money! The only other question was what switch did you use and what solenoid? Thanks again!
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10
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From: Florida
did you ever get a parts list im looking to do the same thing i have a lower kit but it does me no good. I was hit by a pick up truck on my old bike and now i have no strength when it comes to backing the bike up even with a 1 1/2 inch lower kit on it
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern WV
Here is a pic of my setup that I built with help from this thread. I use a power lock switch from an 11 CVO ultra to control up and down. 1/4 line and fittings are from local auto parts store or heavy truck parts place. Dump valve came from Ebay. 1/8 line comes with shocks.
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I'm not a promotor of this system but I'll tell you this much about it. I bought the Draggen bagger system from Tony when all the hype was going on I think 06-07 and I've put around 40k miles on my 03 road king. The only problem I'v had was with the air valve leaking and this is when I first installed the system.
I can't imagine not having these corvet shocks on my bike.My wife is 4'11 and has had both knees and a hip replacement, she needs it to drop down to get on.
I live in Calif. and i've rode this bike from the ocean to the Sierras, Seattle wa, and last year to Sturgis.
Bottom Line! I've had several people ask me if I would install this setup on their bikes, I tell them no! (I don't want the libaility)But I do tell them I love mine, and I would do it again in a heart beat.
P.S. the damn thing looks bad when it's parked and slamed!
I can't imagine not having these corvet shocks on my bike.My wife is 4'11 and has had both knees and a hip replacement, she needs it to drop down to get on.
I live in Calif. and i've rode this bike from the ocean to the Sierras, Seattle wa, and last year to Sturgis.
Bottom Line! I've had several people ask me if I would install this setup on their bikes, I tell them no! (I don't want the libaility)But I do tell them I love mine, and I would do it again in a heart beat.
P.S. the damn thing looks bad when it's parked and slamed!
Last edited by 1SG; Sep 16, 2011 at 06:52 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
Here is a pic of my setup that I built with help from this thread. I use a power lock switch from an 11 CVO ultra to control up and down. 1/4 line and fittings are from local auto parts store or heavy truck parts place. Dump valve came from Ebay. 1/8 line comes with shocks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
I'm in the process of installing air ride on an 05 EG classic. I used the monroe MA785 shocks. With no air they do not rub the rear tire. Its really close but it doesnt rub. As far as the bushings go, Just drill out the top one to fit the stock bolt (i bought a bolt 1/2" longer). The steel sleve in the Monroes is thick enough to make one size larger. After trimming the bottom off i bought a steel insert bushing at ace hardware slid into shock and bolted on. No presses hammers chisels or busted knuckles.
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I'm in the process of installing air ride on an 05 EG classic. I used the monroe MA785 shocks. With no air they do not rub the rear tire. Its really close but it doesnt rub. As far as the bushings go, Just drill out the top one to fit the stock bolt (i bought a bolt 1/2" longer). The steel sleve in the Monroes is thick enough to make one size larger. After trimming the bottom off i bought a steel insert bushing at ace hardware slid into shock and bolted on. No presses hammers chisels or busted knuckles.
