Mastiff 2009 air ride

[jch1130]

Guys I seem to have talked to every air ride manufacturer, they were all very helpfull but ONLY Fournales 'Pan Cruise' would fit 'nearly' straight on my bike due to the LH 51mm diameter shock sitting real close to the transimission mounting plate. Fournales (made in France) are 54mm dia and can just be fitted - I actually machined back the shock mount to give plenty of clearance. Ride is sweet and adjustable for load and ride height....... but they are expensive being near aircraft quality. One option was to fit just one new air ride shock from someone else, I'm sure that works but I wanted both shocks working as hard as each other - fussy Engineer I'm affraid
Just love my Dog!

 

[kickstart]

It''s not worth the aggravation and they all leak and very little difference in what you have.

 

[Knuckles]

I have the stock air ride, mine does not leak.
Works great for two up riding. Add a bit more air and smooth riding

 

[Knuckles]

Try Llegend softail

 

[pknowles]

I have the stock air ride, mine does not leak.
Works great for two up riding. Add a bit more air and smooth riding

what pressure do you normally run riding solo

 

[Knuckles]

I don't run the gauge that the older units had. pump up until it feels right

 

[pknowles]

thanks man, just picked up a "new"07 K9 and it has the air ride suspension and was trying to get it adjusted.looks like about 35 pound is gonna work


After using the air ride for five years or so I'm leaning more towards 75 to 80 psi for solo riding.

 

[Knuckles]

thanks man, just picked up a "new"07 K9 and it has the air ride suspension and was trying to get it adjusted.looks like about 35 pound is gonna work

You will have to make adjustments during the day. i.e. you start riding in the morning when it's cooler. As the day heats up, you will need to pump a bit more air to get pressure back up to what you want.