Air ride installed...
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Moline, IL
Air ride took a dump a few weeks back and I finally got around to finding out what went wrong.
The seal that connects the motor to the tank is cracked and leaking, it's not any of the fittings.
Since I have abs I had it mounted under the battery box which I do not recommend and will not do again. I think what happened is that the compressor was tucked in so tight that over time the impact from road bumps and bottom of the battery box caused too much stress on the compressor. I think I may just purchase the compressor set-up from Aarnot that mounts under the frame. I still love the air ride and think this is an awsome set-up.
The seal that connects the motor to the tank is cracked and leaking, it's not any of the fittings.
Since I have abs I had it mounted under the battery box which I do not recommend and will not do again. I think what happened is that the compressor was tucked in so tight that over time the impact from road bumps and bottom of the battery box caused too much stress on the compressor. I think I may just purchase the compressor set-up from Aarnot that mounts under the frame. I still love the air ride and think this is an awsome set-up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern WV
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Belleville, il
Elev8trman, I had the same issue because my front end is lowered 1.5".
I just removed the two bottom bolts on the mount plate and put a couple washers betweenthe plate and the frame, it just kicks the plate out about 1/4" and gives you the lean angle your looking for.
I just removed the two bottom bolts on the mount plate and put a couple washers betweenthe plate and the frame, it just kicks the plate out about 1/4" and gives you the lean angle your looking for.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Kansas
This winter when I put the bike on the lift for this mod I just might try to make a bracket like arnotts' bracket to mount my compressor under like Clark has shown and let ya'll know... If your interested that is..
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: FL.
So I just bought the Monroes 785 and viair 92c.
My question is I have two of the ACC. switches laying around, will 1 ACC. switch power the air pushing up, then pushing down dump the air? Or do I need to use both switches.
My question is I have two of the ACC. switches laying around, will 1 ACC. switch power the air pushing up, then pushing down dump the air? Or do I need to use both switches.
Road Warrior
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From: Tennessee
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: FL.
Anyone have photos of compressor mounted on 09 later street glide, I want to stay away for the fairing. Already have amp and tweeters in there and looks clean. Dont mind making a bracket if need be, just need to see where and how!
Thanks and Happy Holidays to all...
Thanks and Happy Holidays to all...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Tennessee
I did Traceman's and mounted it just above the starter. Ypud never know it was there