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air ride 11 Months ago  
hey has anybody used the air ride kit from sbc street boutique customs? it uses a air bag instead of a cylinder,,,looks really nice http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/

looks way more fustional than a the air cylnder setup ,any info appreciated,
 
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Re:air ride 11 Months ago  
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Re:air ride 11 Months ago  
VERY INTERESTING

I can see me buying it....soon
 
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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
Doesn't look like it drops it as low as the Tricky or Baron's setup. I prefer the shocks instead of the bladder/bag types. But, that's just person preference.

Also, if you decide to buy... Don't buy the remote setup for $120+. It's $12.00 on Ebay.

 
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Last Edit: 2008/11/15 17:42 By TampaSVT.
 
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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
I sent you a pm TampaSVT, but how is the ride quailty. Can you still take hard corners. Is it bouncey when you hit a bump in the road.
 
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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
You wouldn't know the air suspension was there when set it up to ride-height. Rides and handles just like a stock bike. I added a pressure sensor, so it always comes up when you turn the key on. Once there, you can pump it up a bit more if you ride 2-up. Nice and tight.

When it's all the way down (0% pressure), you can ride it, but that's the only time it's "bouncy". Put it up 10% and you can comfortably ride it low. Belt tension loosens a bit, so it might squeal on down-shift if you decide to ride it there. You just have to adjust the belt extra-tight at ride height and it won't happen when riding low.

If you decide to install, shoot me an e-mail if you have any questions on hookup. It's not too bad.

Normal Ride-Height


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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Where did you stash the compressor? Did you have to modify/replace the kick stand to keep it from becoming tippy when completely lowered? Who's kit did you use?

Thanks, Paul
 
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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
fireman922 wrote:
I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Where did you stash the compressor? Did you have to modify/replace the kick stand to keep it from becoming tippy when completely lowered? Who's kit did you use?

Thanks, Paul


The compressor is mounted right in front of the battery. Plenty of room. The solenoid, tee and pressure sensor are right behind the LH cover.

Didn't have to change out the kick stand. Even all the way down, it still leans nicely.

I went with a Tricky Air system. The remote setups can be found on Ebay cheap. Not much too them.


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Re:air ride 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago  
TampaSVT, your roadie really looks sweet. question, would this system be better than stock shock/ 1k spring for heavy 2up riding ? approx. total cost ? thanks ironman
 
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