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I don't fault anyone for purchasing the DB system at all. Nor do I condemn anyone for making a profit on any product they put to market - more power to them; I wish I would've done the same. It is the American dream for the American entrepreneurs.

I myself have been more proactive in researching something before I make an impulse buy. I weigh out many factors now when buying something. Thus, as I previously mentioned for $400.00 more dollars I know I will have peace of mind on or off the 'Glide with the Hi-Lo system.

 

Thanks for the heads up, good research.

 

So you can't ride with DB lowered? I was thinking about getting one and using the CB switch to control it so I could hop up and down at red lights and make a fool of myself gyrating down the road. D@mn!

 

I have a dumb question (not to hijack a thread). What does slamming it down do for one, other than maybe making it easier to get on and off? Is this a "look" thing or what? I understand that the air ride with it aired up would probably give a better ride than stock, but is that the only benefit of one of these systems?

 

Yes - you can ride with DB completely lowered, I did with mine last weekend and had a ball. Your switch idea would be great!

It's basically all the same stuff, so pick what you're comfortable with and buy that. For me, DB is a perfect and affordable option for air that I would have never even considered with the other more expensive systems costing twice or 3 times as much. (and if some are worried about the profit margin on DB components, consider how much bank must be going to the other guys! Yikes! : )

 

I too have ridden with the Draggin Bagger system completely lowered/slammed, and have had NO issues bottoming out/rubbing. When the system is slammed the ride is very stiff, much like a rigid. To date I have logged over 1500 miles on my Draggin Baggger sytem, and I have no issues to report except for a sore finger from playing with the switch too much.



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I'm a Hi-Lo Rider myself. In fact I'm the one 2006streetglide alluded to at the beginning of this thread.

Q: Why pay more? A: Why not?

Like 2006streetglide, I did my research, asked around and felt this was the best choice for my ride.

Yes I could have saved a bundle going with the DB package. But I could have also saved a bundle by buying a Metric instead of a H-D.

It's not always about price. It's sometimes about peace of mind. It's about spending $20k+ on the bike and not wanting to skimp on anything.

It's about wanting to have bike specific components on my ride.

It's about looking at the 2 products literally side by side and saying to myself "Dude you came this far with everything else, you might as go all the way".

Slammed both systems are the same height.

Tony and Amee put together a great kit and are following "Business 101" by marking it up accordingly. No problems with that. It's called commerce. In fact they stand behind their system 100% and are to be commended for such. I sincerely wish them all the best.

I just wanted to take my ride to the next level.

Sure you can't see the shocks with the bags on. But I know what's lurking behind the saddlebags.

Look at the shock installed on my bike in the first picture below and you will, I think, be impressed. It's a beefy unit made specifically for this application.

Compressors are compressors but what sold me was the look, feel and performance of the shocks themselves.

Lifetime warranty? I love the peace of mind that comes with it.

In the second and third photos you will see fully extended as well as slammed. Unfortunately the pics are a bit decieving. They were taken at the bottom of a driveway on an incline since I live on a hill so please note that the pipes are not that close to the ground when on a flat surface. You will be able to see the difference in how much wheel is hidden and revealed however. First chance I get I'll get ground level comparison shots on a flat surface to replace these.

As stated earlier the 2 systems bring the bike to virtually the same resting height when fully slammed. I compared mine to a buddy who has the DB system and they are identical in height when fully lowered.

Why adjustable air shocks in the first place?

It got to where I didn't bother changing the psi in the stock shocks when going from solo to two up due to the hassle. Ended up setting and leaving them in between and having a crappy ride no matter what.

Then there's me and my lack of leg length. I'm 5'-7' with a 28" inseam. Why the good Lord decided to build my a$$ so close to the pavement is a mystery.

At times it was hard backing up the ride especially on a slight incline. Now I just hit the dump button and I can maneuver quite easily.

Easier for my 10yr old to climb on now as well.

So that's it.

Nissan and Infinity's are basically the same cars. You get a little more with the Infinity's.

The same can be said for the DB and Hi-Lo systems. It's just a matter of what your priorities are.

Ride safe all, slammin' or otherwise,

Primo



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Amen to that! Glad we have so many options - everyone doing there own thing with their own bike and havin a blast - what could be better! ( and I love the black Primo - very nicely done! )

 

Gotta say that the shocks on the HI-LO system are real impressive looking units...almost a shame to cover them up with the bags. Also, the mounting points are much narrower than the DB shocks...and thats a good thing! Whatever air-ride system you decide on...ya sure can have some fun! www.hi-lorider.com $995 anodized, $1095 chrome...remote control add $260.