Doc:
Softer, Yes. Pogo, No. The R* is obviously a very heavy ride. So, it's not going to bounce rapidly. And, I'm only around 165+-, so it hardly knows I'm there.
The solid air shock actually stops the bike from bottoming, even at 0lbs. pressure. I'm betting that there's about 1/2 inch clearance between the tire and fender at that point. I need to get some clay and test it sometime...
When mine is set at 20%-25% filled, the stance is much lower, but an extremely comfortable ride. No bouncing. Just softer.
Set at 100% (120lbs) for me, the ride feels stock. All the way up, but not so much that I can't jump and down and get a little spring.
Anywhere in-between is good. Don't really spend much time there, though...
The concern that I have with the bag, is that it's still going to require a smaller shock. It would never be below stock ride height without it, right? And, is there any welding required to support the bag setup?
If you find that you don't like the air setup, you can always put it on Ebay. There's no modifications that need to be made to the bike that would cause you not to be able to go back really easily.
Flashback wrote:
eventually any of them probably will spring a leak...ya I know, you didn't want to hear that...
If you use quality components (nice brass tees, teflon tape, etc.), proper routing and do it right, I don't expect any leaks. If I put 120lbs. in it on the first of the month, it'll still be there next month.
Once suggestion though. If you look at the Tricky setup, you'll see the pressure fitting hanging off the bottom. I keep an extra for the next time I pull it on a trailer and snap that *$*$((*$ off, again. You might want to keep a spare...
Rich
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