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[porthole]

The Arnott Aldans IMHO are pretty harsh. 

Had them and removed for that reason.
Same boat as Mike (puzzled) with weight. Seems most of the after market stuff works best for riders up over200-225 pounds.

[adkg12]

Are the monroe shocks a one for one bolt on install?  Meaning out of the box, onto the bike, install air lines?
Glen

[Rooster]

Are the monroe shocks a one for one bolt on install?  Meaning out of the box, onto the bike, install air lines?
Glen

Only thing I would worry about is the Monroe type shocks extend to 14" rather than 12" your bike is set at so you would be rather jacked up in the rear.

[adkg12]

Ah well ok...bump that idea lol thank you though..

[Puzzled]

If the height is an issue exercise user control and don't put as much air in the shock to raise it up all the way!!!!!

I use the Monroe's as I have 8" stretched bags and need to get them off of the ground.

If I had 4" bags I think the Arnott Bilsteins would be my air ride of choice.

I have a set of Bilsteins on an 07 in the back and a 26" wheel in the front with OEM 2013 stock suspension in the front tubes (30 weight oil) and it is the best riding hot rod bagger I've ridden to date.

[Puzzled]

I have a 2015 SGS with the HD premium rear shocks. They seem to work pretty well. The problem I'm having is when I go from solo to 2up , its a pain to adjust the shock. I go back and forth pretty often. I'm 250 pounds and my wife is 180.
My question is , would the adjustable on the fly air shock setup work well for us?

Yes , if you use the Arnott or similar handlebar control the air adjustment is at your fingertip.

[Puzzled]

Are the monroe shocks a one for one bolt on install?  Meaning out of the box, onto the bike, install air lines?
Glen

Yes, sort of....

Most people don't though. With the newer shocks people are tack welding the eyes to the shock body for insurance. It is common to change the rubber bushing for some good quality ones. There is a company making a push lock fitting for the shock also.

Edit: I forgot the bushing size isn't correct for our bikes. You'll have to change the bushing at minimum.

[adkg12]

I will research it more .. thank you for all your input..
Glen

[Keats]

my take on Air Ride suspension

Good
can raise or lower with a push of a button
those that have short inseams on full size dressers will love this
can adjust on the fly ride height (even though most recommend not when moving)
looks cool when you drive in to park and lower the bike (always attracts attention)
good for creating room for speed bumps
great for those that have a center stand and find it hard to set (raising the bike makes this a snap)
bike will still run if air is completely depleted (this is very important) now it may knock your teeth loose and for those hillbillies "tooth")
great for adjustment on various load sizes (no getting out that cheap ass hand pump)
can be easier to clean back wheel in the full up position


Bad
somewhat complicated install and not cheap (compressor install and wiring is the hard part, shocks easy)
you should install a pressure gauge for consistent results (I never got around to doing that and it would help)
for those larger than life riders like me it makes a softer ride and seldom bottoms out (hence lighter (normal) riders will find it harsh)
ride gets increasingly harder with increased height.  (It is not supposed to work that way, but it does)
complicates a simple (stock) system   (air lines, compressor. switches)
raises the center of gravity and changes handling with ride height (you can get yourself in trouble with the wrong setting by not paying attention)
running a stock shock with no air is better than an air ride with no air
you have to always remember to power up the rear suspension every time you ride (most system will not hold air long periods of time)


I have  owned the Arnott system for several years now and I would say that in spite of some drawbacks I would do it again.

Once you have installed the system replacing the shocks is a piece of cake. So if you find a Monroe shock that fells better (or think is better) you only are another 50 bucks away.
 

 

[Mikey]

Would this enable lowering the rear in town for short rider at stops and parking lots and then raising up to normal on the fly? Any ideas on using this set up for that use.
Thanks,
Mikey

[Puzzled]

Yes air ride will do exactly what you would like to do with it.

[Pymie]

Deldago, are you able to send me a full component list ? I have a 2009 CVO Ultra and Tri Country do not ship to Australia I will search for components locally.