Just ordered Air Ride and can't wait to install.

Zeineth · 06-02-2014, 02:56 PM

Just ordered this for my 2014 Voyager from http://www.xoticcustoms.com. They tell me it should be as simple as swapping the bushing with my factory ones and bolt on and plumb and wire. I have vertically challenged legs and even with no air in the stocks I am tippy toe. This will allow for up to 9 inches of travel from top to bottom. Talked to a couple people who have this installed and they love it, although the install is on a Harley which is what this is meant for.

cactusjack · 06-02-2014, 03:14 PM

I'm curious where you plan to mount the compressor?

Boscoe · 06-02-2014, 04:06 PM

...up to 9 inches of travel from top to bottom...

That's what she said!

ponch · 06-02-2014, 04:06 PM

9" eh? I have a feeling that's optimistic.

**Jared** · 06-02-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

9" eh? I have a feeling that's optimistic.

I think you're probably correct. I'd assume the position in the stock photo are the top and bottom position of the shocks.

**Jared** · 06-02-2014, 05:47 PM

Very cool! I'm looking forward to seeing how the install goes and what your final results are.

**Jared** · 06-02-2014, 05:48 PM

$500-600 for the kit isn't too bad if the ride is nice and they last a long time.

gssbmm · 06-02-2014, 05:54 PM

the kit has 5 inches of travel for a lowest height of 9 inches highest height of 14 inches. saw this guys set up in Daytona seem like a stand up guy. kit looked nice and he was busy doing install every time we went by. I'm interested to hear how the install goes and ride quality

gssbmm · 06-02-2014, 05:55 PM

blew all my part money before we got to him

ponch · 06-02-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

$500-600 for the kit isn't too bad if the ride is nice and they last a long time.

No it isn't bad. Factory shocks on my bike are $3400 for the pair, that's one front and one rear. Most people go aftermarket with replacements and they are about half the cost, tailored for the riders weight and load and are rebuildable. Still a chunk of change though.

ctc6698 · 06-02-2014, 07:11 PM

Does it have any damper control or simply height adjustment?

I paid over a grand for a single shock setup with dual controls to fit my Fury. I've been talking to the guy (Platinum Air Suspension) about a setup for the Vaquero, but I'm afraid the cost is going to be too high.

ponch · 06-02-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ctc6698

Does it have any damper control or simply height adjustment?

I paid over a grand for a single shock setup with dual controls to fit my Fury. I've been talking to the guy (Platinum Air Suspension) about a setup for the Vaquero, but I'm afraid the cost is going to be too high.

If you have shocks made for the bike, they should have compression and rebound dampening ability as well as sprung for the weight of the rider/load on the bike. They also should be rebuildable, at least at the cost you are contemplating. I know Ohlins makes shocks for Harleys, but not for the Vaquero. My guess is that there isn't a demand for aftermarket shocks on that model.

Zeineth · 06-02-2014, 08:16 PM

Not sure where I will mount the compressor yet. I want it in hand before making any decisions. And yes I was backwards in that the ride height was 9-14 inch and the drop is up to 5 inch. There is a damper inside from what I understand just not an adjustable one like the factory. Read allot of posts on Harley forums from guys installing this kit and they all love it. And yes it is a chunk of change but this is more for safety the anything else. I have sort legs and can not touch the ground properly as is and this is going to help me allot. I will definitely take pics of the install and post up.

Monkeyman · 06-02-2014, 08:49 PM

Not a bad price. Rear air ride for my Vision (including the necessary bag liners) is about $1100 plus another hundred to lower the front an inch and another $200 or so for a skid plate. That's a LOT of money for just a single shock. If I want a 1-3" static drop in the rear plus a 1" drop in the front, it's more like $600 (much more "do-able").

Mr-Grimm · 06-03-2014, 12:43 AM

Looking forward to the install. Let us know if you have any clearance issues.

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Zeineth Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Odessa, Ontario Canada Posts: 111	Just ordered Air Ride and can't wait to install. Just ordered this for my 2014 Voyager from http://www.xoticcustoms.com. They tell me it should be as simple as swapping the bushing with my factory ones and bolt on and plumb and wire. I have vertically challenged legs and even with no air in the stocks I am tippy toe. This will allow for up to 9 inches of travel from top to bottom. Talked to a couple people who have this installed and they love it, although the install is on a Harley which is what this is meant for. __________________ VBA #02668 2014 Voyager ABS Thunder Mfg Tear-drop breather V&H Slip on's Ivanated ECU Air shocks with compressor and remote Rear speaker kit Clarion Amp 6.5" speaker adapters Polk Audio 6.5" front speaker. RACNRAY ISO grips with throttle mod. Bushtek Turbo 2+ trailer LED Headlight LED Driving lights Pulsating break light Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2014, 05:54 PM	#8
gssbmm Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 107	the kit has 5 inches of travel for a lowest height of 9 inches highest height of 14 inches. saw this guys set up in Daytona seem like a stand up guy. kit looked nice and he was busy doing install every time we went by. I'm interested to hear how the install goes and ride quality
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06-02-2014, 05:55 PM	#9
gssbmm Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 107	blew all my part money before we got to him
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ctc6698 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kings Mtn, NC Posts: 114	Does it have any damper control or simply height adjustment? I paid over a grand for a single shock setup with dual controls to fit my Fury. I've been talking to the guy (Platinum Air Suspension) about a setup for the Vaquero, but I'm afraid the cost is going to be too high.
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06-02-2014, 08:16 PM	#13
Zeineth Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Odessa, Ontario Canada Posts: 111	Not sure where I will mount the compressor yet. I want it in hand before making any decisions. And yes I was backwards in that the ride height was 9-14 inch and the drop is up to 5 inch. There is a damper inside from what I understand just not an adjustable one like the factory. Read allot of posts on Harley forums from guys installing this kit and they all love it. And yes it is a chunk of change but this is more for safety the anything else. I have sort legs and can not touch the ground properly as is and this is going to help me allot. I will definitely take pics of the install and post up. __________________ VBA #02668 2014 Voyager ABS Thunder Mfg Tear-drop breather V&H Slip on's Ivanated ECU Air shocks with compressor and remote Rear speaker kit Clarion Amp 6.5" speaker adapters Polk Audio 6.5" front speaker. RACNRAY ISO grips with throttle mod. Bushtek Turbo 2+ trailer LED Headlight LED Driving lights Pulsating break light
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06-02-2014, 08:49 PM	#14
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Not a bad price. Rear air ride for my Vision (including the necessary bag liners) is about $1100 plus another hundred to lower the front an inch and another $200 or so for a skid plate. That's a LOT of money for just a single shock. If I want a 1-3" static drop in the rear plus a 1" drop in the front, it's more like $600 (much more "do-able"). __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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06-03-2014, 12:43 AM	#15
Mr-Grimm Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 83	Looking forward to the install. Let us know if you have any clearance issues.
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