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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DeadManWalkin
I've got a question for ya. I installed my Arnott last week too and when I'm airing up to raise the bike the left side shock makes a popping noise at two different places when the air bag is inflating. Is your's doing this also? Anyone seen this before? Its my first time with an air ride system.
From my experience with air ride in general, the popping noise is the sound made when the airbag or bladder is filling up after being deflated and its popping out the creases in the bladder or in the case of a shock I would guess as its filling the creases are popping up against the inner wall of the shock. Also there are internal stops that limit the dropped height it can also be making noise when raising off the stops.
 

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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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I wood not knock the factory setups but I did a system a couple years ago bought by components and did it for about 225.00 with remote key fob control along with rocker switch on the bike no problems for 2 years and is the best ride I have ever had on motorcycle
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bagman1
From my experience with air ride in general, the popping noise is the sound made when the airbag or bladder is filling up after being deflated and its popping out the creases in the bladder or in the case of a shock I would guess as its filling the creases are popping up against the inner wall of the shock. Also there are internal stops that limit the dropped height it can also be making noise when raising off the stops.
Mine does this as well.....Install was fairly easy and no issues with leaks.....so far. LOVE the ride. For those saying the ride is harsh...????

Switch on left side of dash controls air.

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Originally Posted by gdoc89
Mine does this as well.....Install was fairly easy and no issues with leaks.....so far. LOVE the ride. For those saying the ride is harsh...??
How many lbs of air pressure are you riding at?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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I have the arnott on my ultra and love that I can drop it in town and then find the sweet spot on the highway.
 
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Originally Posted by ejvette
How many lbs of air pressure are you riding at?
Not sure...don't have a gauge yet. I air it up until it stops rising, then let it off a bit. Ride is excellent!
 
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