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[old wrench]

Here is another one

[Keats]

Just to let you guys know, I have made a change on mine from the original Arnott system, I put some of the Aldan adjustable shocks on that they offer, you can buy them with the system and they do add more cost to it. But there is a big ride difference in the Aldan shocks compared to the Bilsteins I had on it. With the Aldan you have a larger piston and a cover airboot, and the adjustment gives you the choice of return rate, the ride is alot better on rougher roads. If your looking for somthing to just change the height of the bike then the Bilsteins are fine, if you looking for height and ride comfort I would spend the extra coin and go with the Aldans. 

I am trying to put together a group buy together on the Arnott Air Ride System, if anyone is interested please post in group buy

[Capo]

Arnott is closing out the QA shocks for about $90 more than the Bilsteins-at or below dealer wholesale so be savy

[Keats]

what are the QA shocks?

I only know of the Bilstiens and Aldans............

[Capo]

what are the QA shocks?

I only know of the Bilstiens and Aldans............

A schock similar to the Aldans except purportedly with a better dampening for a smoother ride and polished aluminum covers instead of chrome or black alla Aldans-Frank at Arnottg said they stopped selling as the market has moved to chrome and black anodized and arnott is closing them out.

I think they be from Eaton Springs as below-have to ask Frank

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Shocks are the final touch that completes the ride quality of all vehicles. The difference between an "OK" ride and a smooth, comfortable ride can be attributed to the shocks.

The only function of any shock is to control the spring's energy.

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[Capo]

Yes, I have them installed. Once you learn how to adjust them to your height and weight ,stay off the lower bump stop and don't keep inflating them after they reach the max throw, they work great. Stiffer then the stock shocks, IMO makes for a more stable ride. I'm on #2 setting, haven't really experimented with the other settings much.

I will say it was a real bitch getting the battery box out so I could mount the compressor. I would suggest you first try to get the compressor mounted under the battery box without removing it.

I am stuck at this step-can't get the compressor in and the ABS module is preventing the battery box from coming out-any ideas?

[Keats]

Arnott discontinued the QA not because they were not good..(they were) but the pressure is always on to deliver a
better product and the Aldans were basically the same as QA and they could be chromed which allowed them to sell 1 shock system (for the VROD) instead of 2
The Aldans look much better but that is of lesser of an issue with baggers, but  not for VRods

[Capo]

FInished the install and everything works as advertised. Went with a single solid screw for the compressor due to the inability to actually completely remove the battery box. feels solid and the screw is the nylon style so it will not back off and if I develop a rattle I'll know where to look.

Ride Safe!

Update the rattle turned in to a thumping and so I went back and installed the second attachment from the outside just removed the battery and side cover for access. I did find the wire harness had been rubbing the drive belt and had to repair 4 wires-took my time and used heat shrink to ensure the waterptoof integrity-all is well and the shocks are performing well-working through the correct dampening (QA-1) setting now.

[Twistedrider]

FInished the install and everythin g works as advertised. Went with a single solid screw fopr the compressor due to the inability to actually completely remove the battery box. feels solid and the screw is the nylon style so it will not back off and if I develop a rattle I'll know where to look.

Ride Safe!

Glad you were able to get at least one screw in, I would not have been able to help you much. I just kept twisting and turning the box, until all of a sudden out it came. Sometimes you just get lucky!

[frankj]

To the CVO members,
The QA-1's are still being sold.There are some differences between the Aldans such as-
They are polished aluminum,they also feature a 16 position rebound knob.The Qa-1's are only available in a 12.75" length,compressed is 10.5"
Last year these systems sold at a much higher price,now only $799.00.
We will continue to offer the Qa-1's,it is a fine riding shock.
Thank you for your interest and support,

Frank Johnson
Arnott Air Ride
399 Challenger rd
Cape Canaveral,
Fla 32920
USA
1-800-251-8993
frank@arnottairride.com
 

[Pete7539]

Another option is AirFX lower price and better damping than Legends. dumbassbiker.com

[MOBlue]

Just to let you guys know, I have made a change on mine from the original Arnott system, I put some of the Aldan adjustable shocks on that they offer, you can buy them with the system and they do add more cost to it. But there is a big ride difference in the Aldan shocks compared to the Bilsteins I had on it. With the Aldan you have a larger piston and a cover airboot, and the adjustment gives you the choice of return rate, the ride is alot better on rougher roads. If your looking for somthing to just change the height of the bike then the Bilsteins are fine, if you looking for height and ride comfort I would spend the extra coin and go with the Aldans. 

Old Wrench,
How would you rate the ride of your new Alden shocks as compared to the ride quality of the Progressive Airtails you discussed earlier. I need a better ride quality than I'm getting out of my 440's on my Pumpkin.
Thx......

[old wrench]

Old Wrench,
How would you rate the ride of your new Alden shocks as compared to the ride quality of the Progressive Airtails you discussed earlier. I need a better ride quality than I'm getting out of my 440's on my Pumpkin.
Thx......

If your looking for a top quality ride, I would go with the Progressive. They dont seem to have the adjustment, high to low that the Aldans and Bilstiens do but they have a better ride to them for sure. The Bilstiens our about 50% and the Aldans are 75 to 80% the ride quality of Progressive, they just cost more.

[MOBlue]

If your looking for a top quality ride, I would go with the Progressive. They dont seem to have the adjustment, high to low that the Aldans and Bilstiens do but they have a better ride to them for sure. The Bilstiens our about 50% and the Aldans are 75 to 80% the ride quality of Progressive, they just cost more.

Thanks for the advice.