Air Ride on a Mastiff

[KnotSo]

Pros & Cons.

Thanks

 

[HDLARRY]

I've got air ride on my 05 Bulldog. Might as well be riding a ridged.

 

[kickstart]

In a word GREAT! Like sitting on a leather couch.

 

[lee]

I got one on my Bulldog too - My view is a little in between Larry's and kickstarts - there is a bit of give in it but its much stiffer than my Heritage - whether how long you keep pumping it when it gets to the top makes a difference in how stiff it is I'm not too sure

 

[BIG HOUSE]

Damn I was thinkin about it but cant tell yet 1 for 1 against and 1 in the middle:bang:

 

[lee]

its almost worth getting just so that you can lower it when on the stand - looks much better if you're in to that

 

[lee]

would I change a normal set of shocks for an air ride just as un apgrade? no i don't think I would

 

[BIG HOUSE]

Thx for your op Lee:up:

 

[05chop]

PRO About it.Like lee says park it low.

 

[Fibersnake]

I rode one with the air ride it is was nice but seem to be a little bit too stiff for longer rides. Based on that and overall happy with my 05 Mastiff ride, I prefer the standard shocks for on the long rides such as 300-500 milers, I rather have the comfort.

 

[lee]

not that I've ridden a dog with normal shocks but my guess is that fibre is spot on

 

[slowrower]

would I change a normal set of shocks for an air ride just as un apgrade? no i don't think I would

I am with you Lee ... I can't believe it buys you anything other than the ability to raise and lower it (guess I'am not part of the cool bike gang). Given the sprung weight is the same (air ride or oil ride) air can compress while oil does not -- be an interesting test.

 

[lee]

:2thumbs:

 

[KnotSo]

I chatted with our one dealer in the state today and a lot more with their one v-twin awesome tech, and all say it makes for a far stiffer ride and as I like longer rides, I will keep what I have. I think the ride on my hound is spot on. Thanks for all the replys

 

[txchopperguy]

If you ride two-up it is a must.

 

[lee]

If you ride two-up it is a must.

thats a good point - I hadn't thought about that

 

[05chop]

I am with you Lee ... I can't believe it buys you anything other than the ability to raise and lower it (guess I'am not part of the cool bike gang). Given the sprung weight is the same (air ride or oil ride) air can compress while oil does not -- be an interesting test.

Test or not i have had the best of both worlds first off its not all air ride we only have one shock with air. other shock with oil.Guess that puts me with the cool gang. dont knock it if you havent tryed it bud!!:flag:

 

[Gas Man]

Really? The air ride setup comes with 2 different shocks?

 

[txchopperguy]

Yes it does, but I thought the other shock was to prevent the old school air ride rebound bouncing problem...ya know like a pogostick? I though it was a rebound dampner...could be wrong.

 

[05chop]

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