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Relocated the Air Shock Valve
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Relocated the Air Shock Valve
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Finally got around to relocating the air shock valve on my 2011 Ultra. Ever since the first time I checked the pressure in the shocks I knew there had to be a better location than the one Harley picked. It was such a pain in the *** to get to.
I wanted the valve to be easily accessible without having to remove anything to gain access, but also not an eye sore wherever it ended up. The location I selected was the rear license bracket. See photos.
The only thing I had to buy was some new tubing as the originals wouldnt reach the new location of the valve. This is a story in itself I checked all local auto parts stores but couldnt find the correct tubing. I called Harley and they didnt have any in bulk lengths, only the original replacements which werent long enough. Long story short I had to drive a ways to pick up a 100 ft. roll of tubing from an industrial supply company (Graingers) and on the way home I totaled my car. But I got my tubing LOL. And by the way, the tubing needed is 4mm OD x 2.5mm ID Polyurethane. I used 23 inches for the left side and 32 inches for the right.
I finished this evening and I am now happy about the bike, but bummed about my car.
Heres the process
1) Release the pressure from the shocks.
2) Disconnect air lines from valve.
3) Remove valve from bracket and set aside for reinstallation.
4) Remove bracket from frame rail. Bracket will not be re-used.
5) Drill 21/64 through license bracket. Location as shown in picture.
6) Install valve to the license bracket. Finger tighten only.
7) Disconnect air lines from shocks and remove the air lines. Note: The air lines are
too short to reach the new valve location so new lines are required for
reassembly.
8) Install new air lines to valve.
9) Route air lines to shocks.
10) Connect air lines to shocks.
11) Tighten valve to license bracket.
12) Fill shocks to desired pressure and check for leaks.
I wanted the valve to be easily accessible without having to remove anything to gain access, but also not an eye sore wherever it ended up. The location I selected was the rear license bracket. See photos.
The only thing I had to buy was some new tubing as the originals wouldnt reach the new location of the valve. This is a story in itself I checked all local auto parts stores but couldnt find the correct tubing. I called Harley and they didnt have any in bulk lengths, only the original replacements which werent long enough. Long story short I had to drive a ways to pick up a 100 ft. roll of tubing from an industrial supply company (Graingers) and on the way home I totaled my car. But I got my tubing LOL. And by the way, the tubing needed is 4mm OD x 2.5mm ID Polyurethane. I used 23 inches for the left side and 32 inches for the right.
I finished this evening and I am now happy about the bike, but bummed about my car.
Heres the process
1) Release the pressure from the shocks.
2) Disconnect air lines from valve.
3) Remove valve from bracket and set aside for reinstallation.
4) Remove bracket from frame rail. Bracket will not be re-used.
5) Drill 21/64 through license bracket. Location as shown in picture.
6) Install valve to the license bracket. Finger tighten only.
7) Disconnect air lines from shocks and remove the air lines. Note: The air lines are
too short to reach the new valve location so new lines are required for
reassembly.
8) Install new air lines to valve.
9) Route air lines to shocks.
10) Connect air lines to shocks.
11) Tighten valve to license bracket.
12) Fill shocks to desired pressure and check for leaks.
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Sounds about the same. Mine was also between the left saddlebag and the fender.
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First thing I moved was the air shocks.........to the junk pile. Then I moved the Valve for the forks to the saddlebag filler on the right side.
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