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Old 03-25-2008 | 08:04 PM
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Looking at getting an air ride suspension without spending a ton of $$, I'm looking for feedback. What's on your ride? Even though Harley lists my RK Custom as an "air ride suspension" and it's 3/4" under stock (which is why I changed the rears out for Progressive shocks)I'm learing that the "air" part is for dampening/feel not ride height. I want something that I can adjust on thje fly. Arnott makes a resonably priced system.
 
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Old 03-25-2008 | 08:29 PM
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I put the Arnott Aldan series on my bike. So far so good. The Alden has 11 way adjustable rebound dampening. I haven't changed it yet because they say to put some miles on the lowest setting before changing it.
Here is a thread relating to them.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_2742795/tm.htm
 
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Old 03-25-2008 | 08:33 PM
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I have the Arnott system on my bike and so far I really like it. ride and adjustability are very good. only thing it did not come withwas a guage and that I felt was a useful tool to determine where you are when conditions or bike weights change, so I got one here.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/air...mp-gauges.html

 
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Old 03-25-2008 | 08:33 PM
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Talk to Howard at motorcyclemetal.com He really knows suspensions.
 
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Old 03-26-2008 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks all. Hey Ripper43, where did you mount your guage?
 
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Old 03-26-2008 | 09:52 AM
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Hey check with shooter64 on a price he gives us members a great deal.
Hey Ripper whick set up did you get? I guess Arnott has an entry level system and 2 others. What can you share with us.
 
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Old 03-26-2008 | 12:40 PM
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Default RE: Air Ride Suspension

Been riding with the Hi-Lo Rider system for the last 2 years.

Absolutely no problems or complaints and I like the on-the-fly adjustability.

www.bikebuddypro.com

Do a search on this site for more info.

Primo
 
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Old 03-26-2008 | 12:51 PM
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i have run all three, Legends...AirTail...and now the Platinum Air....i called Howard and am waiting on my Penske's
 
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