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<blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 205693" data-attributes="member: 4617"><p>Good couple of work days. Started on the rear of the bike on Sunday. Took a while to take the plastics off, bit different from the 1200. I'm also in no hurry.</p><p></p><p>Finished up the rear for now. Installed new Progressive 416 series air shocks, refresh of the air dryer desiccant, new brake pads front/rear, and lubed drive shaft.</p><p></p><p>Surprised that the OEM air shock was as done as it is. I was able to move the shaft back and forth like an acordian without any resistance. Going to take it apart to see what it is made up of.</p><p></p><p>Here are some pics of the old air shock fully extended and compressed:[ATTACH=full]17292[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]17293[/ATTACH]Will drain the shock and determine the quantity of oil left in the shock.</p><p></p><p>The new shocks were a tight fit in the FD and swingarm brackets. The air lines were routed to a place under the seat as per Progressive instructions. #1 indicates the connection of the new air lines to the OEM air pp line. #2 is the 3 way splitter from the air pp to the shocks:[ATTACH=full]17294[/ATTACH]The air shocks are installed with the air connection to the rear. </p><p></p><p>Have put 2.05 kg/cm2 (same as 2 bar or approximately 29 PSI) in the rear air shocks to test system overnight.</p><p></p><p>Will finish up the rear tomorrow with new hypoid. Plastics should also be on as well.</p><p></p><p>Need a new u-joint boot. Will install later when I replace the tires.</p><p></p><p>Very pleased with progress to date. Looking forward to doing a road test with the new rear shocks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rednaxs60, post: 205693, member: 4617"] Good couple of work days. Started on the rear of the bike on Sunday. Took a while to take the plastics off, bit different from the 1200. I'm also in no hurry. Finished up the rear for now. Installed new Progressive 416 series air shocks, refresh of the air dryer desiccant, new brake pads front/rear, and lubed drive shaft. Surprised that the OEM air shock was as done as it is. I was able to move the shaft back and forth like an acordian without any resistance. Going to take it apart to see what it is made up of. Here are some pics of the old air shock fully extended and compressed:[ATTACH type="full" alt="Old Air Shock 1.jpg"]17292._xfImport[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="Old Air Shock 2.jpg"]17293._xfImport[/ATTACH]Will drain the shock and determine the quantity of oil left in the shock. The new shocks were a tight fit in the FD and swingarm brackets. The air lines were routed to a place under the seat as per Progressive instructions. #1 indicates the connection of the new air lines to the OEM air pp line. #2 is the 3 way splitter from the air pp to the shocks:[ATTACH type="full" alt="Progressive Air System under seat 1.jpg"]17294._xfImport[/ATTACH]The air shocks are installed with the air connection to the rear. Have put 2.05 kg/cm2 (same as 2 bar or approximately 29 PSI) in the rear air shocks to test system overnight. Will finish up the rear tomorrow with new hypoid. Plastics should also be on as well. Need a new u-joint boot. Will install later when I replace the tires. Very pleased with progress to date. Looking forward to doing a road test with the new rear shocks. [/QUOTE]
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