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[cvofatboy]

Anyone have any feedback on the arnott air ride suspension? how does it compare to legends or progressive?

[old wrench]

I have the Arnott on my 06 streetglide, it came complete with compressor with mounting bracket and install kit, the hoses and wiring were pre cut, it installed very nice and easy, its a good kit for the price. I have installed both the Legends and Progressive systems and they take more work, both kits cost more with the Legend being the highest priced. As for the ride on all 3 I would say the Progressive gives the best then Arnott and Legend are very close to the same. The height adjustment from lowest to highest  Arnott, Legend then Progressive. Here is a pic of it on the stops with the Arnott system.

[old wrench]

Here is one full up, hope this helps

[cvofatboy]

thanks for the info. im looking at just getting the shocks, i already have a compressor from my cheap draggin bagger kit.

[johnnymap]

Old wrench,

Is the wiring plug and play or is there cutting to be done, for the electrical?  I went to their website and it looks like a nice setup for the money.

Thanks,

john

[old wrench]

Old wrench,

Is the wiring plug and play or is there cutting to be done, for the electrical?  I went to their website and it looks like a nice setup for the money.

Thanks,

john

It was plug and play on everything but the power and ground, even had the inline fuse on it, they had them tied to there system you just had to cut to length and crimp the connections. I installed a inline tee and attached a pressure gauge on the pressure line from the compressor to the shocks, so I could make a quick set for 1 up 2up and 2 up loaded rides. Here is a pic of that I need to chrome out the fittings to make it look better. I think they have a push button controler now that has 3 different sittings you can program in and has digital pressure read out on it, that is a adder to the system and the price.

[old wrench]

Also mounting the compressor is a little work, you have to pull the battery, right side cover, it fits in a compartment under the battery box and it comes with the mounting bracket on the compressor that holds it in place, it slips into a slot and there is a hole already there for the bolt to hold it in place. It wasnt that bad to install. They have instruction on there site, I notice they did change the up and down switch and it looks better than the one I had.

http://www.arnottairride.com/ftpManual/9010-BS%20REV%203%20LOW%20RES.pdf

[johnnymap]

Thanks, Old Wrench for the information.  Installation doesn't seem too difficult.  I think I might try a set. 

john

[old wrench]

Thanks, Old Wrench for the information.  Installation doesn't seem too difficult.  I think I might try a set. 

john

Your more than welcome John, if I can help anymore let me know.

[ultrafxr]

They were a vendor at the LA State HOG Rally this past weekend.  Nice setup and about half the cost of Legends (which I have).  They use Bilstein (sp?) shocks and are much smaller in diameter than the Legends but that is not to say they are inferior, just noticed they are smaller.  But the chrome Legend handlebar mounted switch is much, much nicer than their switch, imo.

[harleydawg57]

Talked to the people at Arnott today--they definately have a quality product. 

[HogDude]

I have the Arnott on my 06 streetglide, it came complete with compressor with mounting bracket and install kit, the hoses and wiring were pre cut, it installed very nice and easy, its a good kit for the price. I have installed both the Legends and Progressive systems and they take more work, both kits cost more with the Legend being the highest priced. As for the ride on all 3 I would say the Progressive gives the best then Arnott and Legend are very close to the same. The height adjustment from lowest to highest  Arnott, Legend then Progressive. Here is a pic of it on the stops with the Arnott system.

Old Wrench,
I'm toying around with maybe going with this system on my SEEG. Will I notice a substantial difference in the ride quality compared to the stock shocks?  I've haven't made any change to the suspension whatsoever.

Thanks

[old wrench]

Old Wrench,
I'm toying around with maybe going with this system on my SEEG. Will I notice a substantial difference in the ride quality compared to the stock shocks?  I've haven't made any change to the suspension whatsoever.

Thanks

I do feel they would have a better ride if they were spring assisted, what I do like about them is the adjustment range in height and being able to load the bike up and raise it with the push of a button  and not worry about bottoming out on the travel, you can do this going down the road.

[HogDude]

I do feel they would have a better ride if they were spring assisted, what I do like about them is the adjustment range in height and being able to load the bike up and raise it with the push of a button  and not worry about bottoming out on the travel, you can do this going down the road.

Thank you, Sir !

[old wrench]

Thank you, Sir !

Ur more than welcome, your in there part of the world, ride down there and checkum out, they have a few guys that ride HDs that work there.