Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
#1
02-23-2008, 01:17 AM
Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
Hey folks,
Lookin into getting an air ride system for my 04' Softail and trying to decide between the Arnotts or Platinum system.
Arnott's = Bilstein shocks / Firestone bags or Platinum Air = Bleed/Feed technology.
Can someone recommend a good source for either kit and does anyone have feedback regarding each system.
Thanks!
Lookin into getting an air ride system for my 04' Softail and trying to decide between the Arnotts or Platinum system.
Arnott's = Bilstein shocks / Firestone bags or Platinum Air = Bleed/Feed technology.
Can someone recommend a good source for either kit and does anyone have feedback regarding each system.
Thanks!
#2
02-23-2008, 07:56 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
RE: Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
I put Arnott Air Ride on my Night Train a month ago and I'm sorry I didn't do it earlier. Install was straight foward. Ride is any where you want to put it, hard or soft. Price was right at under a grand complete. Bought directly from Arnott in PortCanaveral, Fl. Got to deal with the owner who was more than helpful. Google will give you thier website.
#3
02-23-2008, 11:25 PM
#5
03-14-2008, 08:13 AM
RE: Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
Go with the bleed feed from Platinum..shooter64(BArt) will give you a great deal on it...I have it on my 06 softail and its great!!! The system has the most option for ride hieght that i have seen on one. It pumps up really fast too, raise or lower the bike completely in a couple of seconds. They are pretty easy to install also, and if you do run into any problems, Mike Ferris, the owner of Platinum is more than willing to help.
#6
03-15-2008, 06:44 PM
#7
03-16-2008, 07:13 AM
Road Warrior
RE: Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
I hope the softail version of the Platinum Air kit is better than the bagger one. I have the bagger one and I'm looking to get rid of it. Frankly it is much too harsh on anything but the smoothest roads. The dampening rate is so out of whack with the front that I am constantly being pitched forward-hit a dip in the road and I'm launched off the seat. I even changed the front springs and put 15wt oil in the front to try to balance it out. It helped a little bit. It seems I only have about an inch and a half of effective travel no matter the height setting or load.....just my experience.
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#8
03-16-2008, 10:08 AM
RE: Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
Apparently, the bagger system and softail system act completely different then. I can set the Platinum on my Train to where it will float over the roughest of roads. I can also drop it to the frame's bumpstop and ride like a hardtail (btw: dont do this in the twisties with the rear Arlen Ness kickstand! 
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#9
03-16-2008, 10:35 AM
RE: Source for Arnott's or Platinum Air systems?
ORIGINAL: R1Geezrglide
I hope the softail version of the Platinum Air kit is better than the bagger one. I have the bagger one and I'm looking to get rid of it. Frankly it is much too harsh on anything but the smoothest roads. The dampening rate is so out of whack with the front that I am constantly being pitched forward-hit a dip in the road and I'm launched off the seat. I even changed the front springs and put 15wt oil in the front to try to balance it out. It helped a little bit. It seems I only have about an inch and a half of effective travel no matter the height setting or load.....just my experience.
I hope the softail version of the Platinum Air kit is better than the bagger one. I have the bagger one and I'm looking to get rid of it. Frankly it is much too harsh on anything but the smoothest roads. The dampening rate is so out of whack with the front that I am constantly being pitched forward-hit a dip in the road and I'm launched off the seat. I even changed the front springs and put 15wt oil in the front to try to balance it out. It helped a little bit. It seems I only have about an inch and a half of effective travel no matter the height setting or load.....just my experience.
#10
03-17-2008, 10:02 AM