GAME CHANGER! Thanks for sharing brother...hope it gets 1,000,000,000 views! (Only thing i may try differently is locating that compressor in more hidden spot).
Welcome brotha! I would have hidden mine but I like the "raw machine" look. Even my Jeep has the supercharger sticking out of the hood of the Jeep! LOL! I like exposing parts and making it look MACHINE. I also see bikes that have their turbos sticking out in the front and THAT looks BEAST to me! I'm just a guy that loves the mechanical parts of equipment. Hiding it takes away the RAWNESS of it, but I understand how folks love a clean look. Most people would mount the compressor behind the battery box. That's the only other place I can see it going on this bike.
@@MicDropBBQ yes I see arnott instructions puts theirs in front of battery box. Ive seen where some riders put an air tank in the same spot as your compressor. So many ways to skin the cat bro. Yours is definitely ganster...haven't seen one like it. New subscriber here...keep the vids coming my man (would def like to see when you replace the switch with the key fob). Stay safe brother💯
@@ajmcrae3716 Thanks brotha!! I appreciate the love on the machine and on the page, brotha. I'm always doing vids to help people get thru a mod as easily as possible. I ordered the switch but it's taking FOREVER. Damn shipping issues we have these days. I just ordered an air gauge as well, because I dont know what psi I'm running, and there's a spot where I had it today that's perfect with the amount of bounce versus the amount of firmness. It was like, "...damn!" It was like smoothing out all of the bumps and I'm so used to having the bike bottom out with the 2.75" links I had on there. Air ride is THE WAY!! Never imagined I would be one saying that, but I've heard so many say it. Now I see why!
@@MicDropBBQ Man you don't know how pumped you got me right now, lol! Please, please, please do vids for all that work. Watching like a hawk bro (Atlanta Hawk, that is)!
@@ajmcrae3716 I have to keep posting because there are people out there that actually have 9s that believe they can only use what they are "used to using". Not everyone is an engineer that is willing to test the integrity and tolerance of new ideas on their machines like I am. That's how I built my swingarm: engineering and comprehension on what I was doing. I did it on a patio, at that. No garage. A patio and an apartment parking spot in Mesa, AZ before I bought my house. We will have people that doubt what we do, and that's ok. There's not been ONE thing in the history of man that had 100% support, yet things were still accomplished by those that went against the grain of doubt. I am that one. Many are just like me, willing to believe the Earth is not flat and will get in a ship and sail to prove what they believe. My bike is my ship. I sail the seas with it by using ideas and creations of my own mind, not really caring what the doubters think. People who follow doubters will always stand on the dock, believing the Earth is flat, and that is ok. Adventurers don't mind coming back to the dock after years of sailing to see familiar faces. The same faces of doubt they saw when they sailed off will be the same faces of doubt standing on that dock when we get back from sailing. Not everyone sails. Some simply sit...in doubt...because it's what they do.
I think the video for the stop is in the same playlist that this video is in. The M109R playlist, on my channel. I've got the 2007. Still running like a champ! I just had it out the other day for a bit. I rarely ride because I drive so much, and the BATTERY on my remote needs to be replaced. Took me over a good year PLUS to need a battery LOL! These systems kinda work for a while, like a normal key fob remote. But, I think I wanna put the setup on it's own power switch versus always being on. I have to run a trickle charge on it most of the year because if I don't start the bike in maybe 3 weeks, the battery is too low to crank over.
@@MicDropBBQI was telling my brother when I decide to bag it, I want to run it to its own power switch so I can shut it off so it doesn’t drain the battery. Also awesome I just bought an 07 so I’ll be using this video to help me set mine up. Appreciate it. I’ll look on the playlist to find the other video for the stop.
Thanks, brotha!! I've got a couple of other videos in this playlist regarding the bump stop system I've added. Now I don't worry about it bottoming out if the air ever failed. I do throw it on a trickle charger from time to time because the air system stays ready/active at all times. It doesn't drain a battery if you ride daily, but if you leave it sitting for 2 weeks, it'll drain it to around 10v, and the bike won't start. Jumpe box time! Butt it still cruises to this day. Haven't really rode.this winter much, but we all still ride in AZ thru winter. I'll be back in the saddle when the temps go up a bit! Thanks for checking out the build.
Thanks brotha! Appreciate the sub back! I can't wait to see more content from ya, so get the videos up! All we can do is help each other as best we can! Good luck on the new channel and feel free to post your channel in my comments to see if others wanna join your page. UA-cam is a pretty cool community like that!
I have something in the garage that I ordered that I'm gonna use as a stop. Well, it will still let the bike drop low, but it will allow it to at least roll versus that tire touching the subframe back there. I've just not had time to start pulling the bike apart to start fabricating, but the idea is in my head and the parts are on the table. If it works, PERFECT! LOL! If not, then back to the drawing board. And I would use this kit again and again. I've put around 2,100 miles on it and it's a nice ride. If you want a little floatier ride on the highway, it's possible now. When I'm on the streets and need more of an aggressive ride for train tracks, turns, potholes, etc, then I stiffen it up a bit so it's not bouncy. With the airbag being less-firm, you do have the ability to create a cushion/bounce feel - which is perfect for the highways for me. The tire doesn't touch and the ride is low and effortless. You hear the bumps, but you don't feel em anymore.
I pulled my exhaust off YEARS ago - like back in 2016. I cut 11" off and then re-welded the tips back on. I had to put the exhaust back on the bike when it was cut just to tack-weld them in place. After tack-welding, I pulled it back off and sealed it up with full welds and it's been holding perfectly for years!
Thanks, brotha! Still holding up strong and enjoying this cushion! Always willing to try something new, and so far, this hasn't failed yet! Still haven't figured out a "stop" yet if it ever fails, but working on it! I've got an idea I plan on doing this fall when the garage isn't 115 degrees!
Bro I know you prolly tired of this lol but I’m 330lbs and wanted to get this for the sake of not adjusting when I have 2 up….would you still recommend this for me?
Sup brotha! I've not tested it two-up. I'm around 225lbs and it rides fine for me with full air or with partial air (very comfy for highway riding!). Not knowing the stress point of this strut that Harley uses, you'd have to ask them about the total capacity (if they've ever tested it). I know the bolts won't give out, as they're the same bolts the stock strut has. The only issue would be the integrity of the bag, itself. It's pretty solid to the point where I trust it for myself - but again - I've not put my rear seat back on in years! The struts do have a max capacity recommendation, I'm sure. Being an air system, I'd think they'd have tested each bag individually - and them maybe in unison on the Harley during testing. The only other way would be to have it tested at a machining place where they can air the bag up and use a press to test the psi at certain levels. That's the best advice I could give, seeing that I basically set up most things on my vehicles for testing at what I use them for. That's my extent of knowledge, at this point, brotha!
Bonjour à tous,j'ai flashé sur ta vidéo j'ai donc commandé et installé les air ride Par contre j'ai une perte d'air j'ai remplacé tous les raccord fourni pour une meilleur qualité, mais soucis quand même la m109r redescend maximum 30minutes après a zero à tu se soucis ? Merci de ta réponse ✌️de FRANCE
Vous pouvez toujours vaporiser le raccord avec quelque chose pour voir d'où vient l'air. La solution de liquide vaisselle aide à faire des bulles pour voir d’où vient l’air. Concentrez-vous sur cette fuite pour voir si elle résout votre problème. Merci d'avoir posé la question!
Amazing budget set up! Did you end up putting the stock links back on the 109? I'm wondering how low the bike would get with this set up on stock links
I never put the stock links back on. I have another video showing how I created a stop that prevents the bike from completely bottoming out on top of the tire. It should be in this same playlist of the video you're watching now
And it's actually a pretty dope setup! I kind of surprised myself because I didn't know if it would work or not. I'm always willing to take a chance to see if something will work, as that's the basis of engineering: trial and error. Curating the bump stop was essential to being able to have confidence if this thing went out, I could still make it home 😂🤣
I bought an 2009 M109R, previous owner had installed the lowering kit. But I have noticed when i go over a bump at speed, the rear shock bottoms out. I wonder if this is my fix to that problem.
The shock bottoms out when it's fully compressed PLUS adding the lowering links. There's no room for any bounce, so you'll get that "thump" over the bumps. If you adjust the shock to a fully-extended position, that might help with the bottoming out. Usually when guys do lowering links, they compress the shock all the way to give it an even LOWER stance, but they don't take into consideration that they still have to ride it. I did 2.75" lowering links with a 310 rear tire, so I was always hitting my tire when going over dips or something in the road. Now, I don't do that. The air strut has enough pressure to firm the rear up enough to prevent it from completely compressing. Or, you can let some air out and give it a more bouncy ride, all based on your preference and the terrain you're going over. A few of us guys that actually do mechanical work have this strut. A few that don't know what they're doing have tried, using the wrong equipment or just putting it together wrong - and they didn't get the same results we got. We're all cruising and I'm a little over 2700miles on my setup. No issues yet, and I ride the same as I always have. I haven't rode with a passenger yet, but I rarely ride with passengers on any bike I've had. I prefer to ride alone.
maybe I missed it in your video, but what year is your bike? Mine is a 2006 M109R, would this work on mine? Thanks for sharing the video it looks great
2007. Basically the same design as all of the years, with regards to the shock assembly. They don't change the 109 that much. It's a miracle how they keep selling newer models. BUT, some people just like to say, "...I have the 2022! It's THIS color!!!" LOL! You can take a 2015 and make it look like a 2022 with a wrap, these days.
Well done! Why not mount the compressor under the right side up against the battery box like most of the 109 kits? Couldn't tell if it was too big of a compressor or not based on the video.
I have an amplifier in my battery box powering a 10" subwoofer, 2 tweeters and 6.5" midrange on the bike. If I didn't have a sound system already, it would fit. But my supercharger on my Jeep is also an exposed unit. I like the "machine" look. My supercharger video shows how I opened the hood and exposed it. Looks like a machine coming down the street, whistling and spinning!
@@MicDropBBQ lol, makes sense. I knew you had the sound system and the woofer but didn't know you were using that space. Good to know that it will fit.
@@bigpapam109 these 9s don't have much space if we don't cut stuff out, but after seeing guys put turbo systems on the 9, adding to the exterior doesn't look bad at all! Looks like a beast with hyperchargers on the air intakes, turbines and compressors showing. I've always been a fan of machines and fabrications, so exposure is a pleasant surprise. I didn't try to do it on my Jeep. It accidentally happened and I actually dig it!
@@MicDropBBQ Yea, depending on how it is setup, I do like it. I don't like exposed wiring, so that would be the only deal breaker if it couldn't be hidden. Getting to the compressor to work on it will be easy. LOL
Rides better with this shock than with the regular M109R shock and 2.75 lowering bones. Whatever you do, keep the stock bones and just add air ride. Don't do the lowering ones. I have to create a bump stop because now the bike sits on the tire when it's completely lowered! Hahaha! Stock bones would prevent that from happening. But these Harley kits are all online for anywhere from $192 to $250. A little fabricating on em and voila! You got air!
@@joseortega9965 I haven't installed one on my bike yet. The best bet for a stopper at the moment would be to keep the stock llinks on there and don't use lowering links. This will prevent the bike from bottoming out. As far as mine goes, it's on 2.75" lowering links and it will sit on the tire until I figure something out, if I wanna keep these links. Otherwise, I"ll go back to stock links and not worry about a stopper. I'm still undecided and just enjoying the ride, for now. But the day will come when I have to make a decision and get on it.
Yup. It's a mono shock setup. Make sure you watch the follow-up video to this as well. Shows a few things that I did AFTER the install to help support the setup. I had to create a bump stop because with my 2.75" lowering bones, it does sit on my tire at full deflate. Now it doesn't. I also think I did a video showing how one guy ruined his setup because he installed it backwards. He says he didn't, but there's no way his strut had the damage it had if he did it right. He was saying he was doing cutting and welding and all of that just to make it fit. It doesn't take all that, so I knew he did something backwards.
@@MicDropBBQ thsnks for answer, I understand in the Amazon link that you share for that amount that I should receive, the compressor and the 2 shock absorbers?
@LuisSegoviano1 yup. But I would make sure to contact the seller for 100%. But if the kit says 2, they should send you two. I don't sell em, but I just assume from looking at the sales page that you'd get 2. I got mine off ebay but the kit on Amazon looks the same
@@MicDropBBQ I understand, what happens is how you put the Amazon link, I thought that's where you bought it, do you have the eBay link where did you buy yours?
Thanks a lot!! I was thinking of doing both wheels white, but I've always had one wheel that was a different color in the rear. I used to do track days on my CBR1000RR and all of the bikes used to look the same. Then I got the bright idea to make my rear tire WHITE on the CBR. I found myself in the pics and videos a lot easier!! Now, I'm always doing the rear wheel different than the front wheel. Just habit. LOL!
Sup my man, RAY!!!! You're definitely an inspiration to me and my gatage endeavors, brotha! Always have been. You're the man that keeps us looking at what we can do with these 9s!!
A single shock ain't even worth selling. You'll still need all the air hoses and parts. I just keep it on the shelf in.csse I need to replace it, and so far, so good! No issues!
Ebay. Just type Harley Air Ride kit and you will see a ton of em. Same setups. Make sure you look at shipping times, as some may take longer than others. And you know shipping has been an issue lately so contact the seller to make sure they have it on hand and can send it out when you pay.
Oh, it's a fun setup to mess with on different roads. The highway is like HEAVEN now, especially the sweeping dips where the bike will literally feel like I'm riding on water. Doesn't feel like it should, as I'm used to streetbikes and the hard ride of the 9. This is like a CAR riding down the highway, but louder. LOL! And on road where I know it will be a lot of potholes or whatever, the air strut takes the hit and the bike never flinches. If there's a lot of dips or train tracks where the road is raised up, I firm the strut up a bit because going up is easy, but the weight coming down will have the bike hit that 310 back there on the edges. As long as it's firm, it won't touch the tire. If I had a smaller tire - like a 280 that I used to have - I don't think it would touch at all. But the 310 is almost at the chrome frame guards...it's THAT wide back there, and that's where I have to figure something out. I have an idea, but it'll be custom for this bike and may not be necessary for a 9 that actually runs a 280 or smaller. But yeah, this is like a different bike now. It's not just hopping on and taking off. You can treat it like a horse and be like, "...where we riding, and how do I gotta set you up for it?" LOL! Highways mean less firmness for that luxury feel. Streets are more sport and need that firmness, so I ride a little higher. I'll keep you posted on it, tho brotha. I want to be sure to give 9ers as much info as I can before they assume it's for them. It might not be for everybody. I'm only 220lbs and I've not tested with a passenger yet, so that's coming in the Spring.
@@monroeorleans2761 already, brotha! I'm definitely wrapping up some projects around here and will have more time to travel. Hopefully, they let me in! I'll have to off-road thru the back country and sneak in that way! LOL!
@@monroeorleans2761 already, brotha. You know it. We have a lot of life to live and a lot of memories to create! I'm sure when people finally have had enough, everyone currently in power will be gone and we'll have leaders of these countries that will understand that LIFE is more than the fear of death. We're all gonna die one day, so enjoy it while we can - and we choose to do it on two wheels, brotha!
I ordered the kit off of ebay for around $200. It looks like it's being sold for around $240 now. Could be due to shipping issues, who knows. But still pretty low of a price for a nice setup. Been riding mine every other night before driving Uber and this thing is SOLID!! Impressed by the durability and the comfort of the ride. I ordered an air pressure gauge but I can't get it to work right. I may pick up up the same gauge I have on my Jeep. That one works, and I got it from O'Reilly's for like $8 the other day and it's actually for an air tank - but I set it up under the compressor on the air ride system on my Jeep and it works. But as long as you get the kit that looks like the one in the video, it should work.
It's the compressor from an Escalade. If you look at the air ride compressors on Amazon or eBay, those are the units. I just pulled mine off my Escalade since I run a different system on it.
I think I put it in the description of the video. Not 100% sure because I've done so many videos, so watch the BEWARE video about this install, as well. There was a guy that didn't install his strut the correct way, and he messed up the strut. It has to be installed in the right direction. I'm at around 3k miles on my setup and it's still jamming right along! I still haven't found a way to keep it from bottoming out if the air fails, but I've got a kit in the garage to at least allow it to roll without damage if it bottoms out. I'm gonna have to do a video when I install that. It's a roller-kit, basically using my engineering brain to make logical sense to at least not prohibit the tire from rolling. As of now, if it bottoms out on my 310, the wheel won't move without the frame of the bike sitting on the edges of the tire. There's a solution for it, but I'm working on it. I'm sure someone with an engineering brain can come up with a solution, as well. This is what we do!
Depending on how much air I use, either feels like a.comfy car seat wtih a little bounce or a sport strut that takes all the bumps away. I prefer the sport strut feel on streets and the comfy feel in the highway. Reacts faster with the sport feel to turns and leaving lights.
For me, I simply couldn't trust this unit. If you get an air leak while riding, or the pump fails etc the suspension will drop and the rear wheel is going to lock up. Its cool being able to drop the suspension while parked, but for me I simply couldnt trust it.
Some people don't trust bikes, period. They'd never ride one. We all have our own opinion. Some dont trust air ride, period. Some will never get air ride because of the issue with ALL air ride suspensions being able to fail, then requiring a stop before the bike touches the tire.
Totally agree..this isvone dangerous bit of kit when they leak..mine went on a 4hr ride..lowered and wrecked the rear tyre...nearly locked up. Leave the standard shock in there..
I pace myself and just take my time, brotha. Hahahaha! I take a lot of breaks where I get some water or whatever. The pace keeps me sane! I don't stress.
@@MicDropBBQ yeah it helps to if you're at the crib and you can do it at your own pace. But I like watching your videos even though I don't own a motorcycle or a Jeep but I learn something! 💯👍🏾
@@RollcallSatetoState appreciate that beotha. Real talk. Soon you'll be making videos showing folks how to do brakes and transmission fluid changes on that truck you got!!! When you're ready, let me know! Summer is over so I'm gonna be up during days again!
@UberJeep AZ it was easy. I took me watching this video about 10 time before I was convinced to make the purchase but once I got it was smooth sailing.... thanks again pal....
I do exposed mechanical parts. If you look at my Jeep, you can see the supercharger sticking out of my hood. I'm just a guy that loves that machine look. Lotta guys like the hidden look, and that's clean too.
I know this is a while year later but I just did and the fit neatly on right side at the front of the battery box. Think of it, if the 9's has an original system , where would they place it? Still haven't test ride as yet being that it's cold out but it work fine in the garage....
Put a guard on that grinder bro...Safety First! Otherwise...Great Video! Absolutely no reason Arnott should be screwing people for $1300-2000 for air ride! Thanks for putting in the work and letting others know they don't have to get raped to hang with the cool kids! Ride-on!
😂🤣😂 I've got a guard on the new one. I didn't use the guard on the old one because I used to cut things that were too long. But I usually keep a guard on it, just didn't have it for this video. Ended up getting a new one and I haven't taken the guard off of this one yet. It will save your fingers and your gloves! Appreciate you watching the video brother! I've been riding out in ever since and it hasn't failed me yet. I just put another video out that showed how I made a stop from it bottoming out. Simple engineering without killing out wallets!!!
I installed this exact system on my 2006 M109R and you can't tell I have it, because I mounted the compressor under the battery tray, had to remove the plastic tray and bolt to it from under with rubber bushings.
GAME CHANGER! Thanks for sharing brother...hope it gets 1,000,000,000 views! (Only thing i may try differently is locating that compressor in more hidden spot).
Welcome brotha! I would have hidden mine but I like the "raw machine" look. Even my Jeep has the supercharger sticking out of the hood of the Jeep! LOL! I like exposing parts and making it look MACHINE. I also see bikes that have their turbos sticking out in the front and THAT looks BEAST to me! I'm just a guy that loves the mechanical parts of equipment. Hiding it takes away the RAWNESS of it, but I understand how folks love a clean look.
Most people would mount the compressor behind the battery box. That's the only other place I can see it going on this bike.
@@MicDropBBQ yes I see arnott instructions puts theirs in front of battery box. Ive seen where some riders put an air tank in the same spot as your compressor. So many ways to skin the cat bro. Yours is definitely ganster...haven't seen one like it. New subscriber here...keep the vids coming my man (would def like to see when you replace the switch with the key fob). Stay safe brother💯
@@ajmcrae3716 Thanks brotha!! I appreciate the love on the machine and on the page, brotha. I'm always doing vids to help people get thru a mod as easily as possible.
I ordered the switch but it's taking FOREVER. Damn shipping issues we have these days.
I just ordered an air gauge as well, because I dont know what psi I'm running, and there's a spot where I had it today that's perfect with the amount of bounce versus the amount of firmness. It was like, "...damn!" It was like smoothing out all of the bumps and I'm so used to having the bike bottom out with the 2.75" links I had on there. Air ride is THE WAY!! Never imagined I would be one saying that, but I've heard so many say it. Now I see why!
@@MicDropBBQ Man you don't know how pumped you got me right now, lol! Please, please, please do vids for all that work. Watching like a hawk bro (Atlanta Hawk, that is)!
@@ajmcrae3716 I have to keep posting because there are people out there that actually have 9s that believe they can only use what they are "used to using". Not everyone is an engineer that is willing to test the integrity and tolerance of new ideas on their machines like I am.
That's how I built my swingarm: engineering and comprehension on what I was doing. I did it on a patio, at that. No garage. A patio and an apartment parking spot in Mesa, AZ before I bought my house.
We will have people that doubt what we do, and that's ok. There's not been ONE thing in the history of man that had 100% support, yet things were still accomplished by those that went against the grain of doubt. I am that one. Many are just like me, willing to believe the Earth is not flat and will get in a ship and sail to prove what they believe.
My bike is my ship. I sail the seas with it by using ideas and creations of my own mind, not really caring what the doubters think. People who follow doubters will always stand on the dock, believing the Earth is flat, and that is ok.
Adventurers don't mind coming back to the dock after years of sailing to see familiar faces. The same faces of doubt they saw when they sailed off will be the same faces of doubt standing on that dock when we get back from sailing.
Not everyone sails. Some simply sit...in doubt...because it's what they do.
Great video! What year is your bully? Also can you post the video for the stop? Wanted to see how you did that? Thanks
I think the video for the stop is in the same playlist that this video is in. The M109R playlist, on my channel. I've got the 2007. Still running like a champ! I just had it out the other day for a bit. I rarely ride because I drive so much, and the BATTERY on my remote needs to be replaced. Took me over a good year PLUS to need a battery LOL! These systems kinda work for a while, like a normal key fob remote. But, I think I wanna put the setup on it's own power switch versus always being on. I have to run a trickle charge on it most of the year because if I don't start the bike in maybe 3 weeks, the battery is too low to crank over.
@@MicDropBBQI was telling my brother when I decide to bag it, I want to run it to its own power switch so I can shut it off so it doesn’t drain the battery. Also awesome I just bought an 07 so I’ll be using this video to help me set mine up. Appreciate it. I’ll look on the playlist to find the other video for the stop.
Sweet Video, and an even sweeter M109R. It's been 2 years... any follow up notes, advice, review, etc
Thanks, brotha!! I've got a couple of other videos in this playlist regarding the bump stop system I've added. Now I don't worry about it bottoming out if the air ever failed. I do throw it on a trickle charger from time to time because the air system stays ready/active at all times. It doesn't drain a battery if you ride daily, but if you leave it sitting for 2 weeks, it'll drain it to around 10v, and the bike won't start. Jumpe box time!
Butt it still cruises to this day. Haven't really rode.this winter much, but we all still ride in AZ thru winter.
I'll be back in the saddle when the temps go up a bit! Thanks for checking out the build.
Preciate the subscribe. You killin it over here!
Thanks brotha! Appreciate the sub back! I can't wait to see more content from ya, so get the videos up! All we can do is help each other as best we can! Good luck on the new channel and feel free to post your channel in my comments to see if others wanna join your page.
UA-cam is a pretty cool community like that!
What Harley airride did you use?
The link should be in the description, my man.
How does it feel when you ride? would you do it again with this kit or do something new? Did you ever do a stop so the tire can still roll?
I have something in the garage that I ordered that I'm gonna use as a stop. Well, it will still let the bike drop low, but it will allow it to at least roll versus that tire touching the subframe back there. I've just not had time to start pulling the bike apart to start fabricating, but the idea is in my head and the parts are on the table. If it works, PERFECT! LOL! If not, then back to the drawing board.
And I would use this kit again and again. I've put around 2,100 miles on it and it's a nice ride. If you want a little floatier ride on the highway, it's possible now. When I'm on the streets and need more of an aggressive ride for train tracks, turns, potholes, etc, then I stiffen it up a bit so it's not bouncy. With the airbag being less-firm, you do have the ability to create a cushion/bounce feel - which is perfect for the highways for me. The tire doesn't touch and the ride is low and effortless. You hear the bumps, but you don't feel em anymore.
Great jop. What is the part that you ordered for no drop down?
Did you connect the air tank or just go right from compressor to the shock?
I see, no tank so pressure is held from the compressor and shock.
Yup. The compressor holds the air, as well as the bags on the strut. You're 100% correct! It's all one unit that goes on an Escalade. Same air system.
Bro I like the air but I like what you did with the exhaust If you have step by step instructions it i would be greatly appreciated
I pulled my exhaust off YEARS ago - like back in 2016. I cut 11" off and then re-welded the tips back on. I had to put the exhaust back on the bike when it was cut just to tack-weld them in place. After tack-welding, I pulled it back off and sealed it up with full welds and it's been holding perfectly for years!
What was the part # for the Harley struts cause my m109 r blew my bag and can't find replacement
@@rubengomez5031 check the video description
SWEET job Bro!!!✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽💪🏽✌🏽🙏🏽
Thanks, brotha! Still holding up strong and enjoying this cushion! Always willing to try something new, and so far, this hasn't failed yet! Still haven't figured out a "stop" yet if it ever fails, but working on it! I've got an idea I plan on doing this fall when the garage isn't 115 degrees!
Bro I know you prolly tired of this lol but I’m 330lbs and wanted to get this for the sake of not adjusting when I have 2 up….would you still recommend this for me?
Sup brotha! I've not tested it two-up. I'm around 225lbs and it rides fine for me with full air or with partial air (very comfy for highway riding!). Not knowing the stress point of this strut that Harley uses, you'd have to ask them about the total capacity (if they've ever tested it). I know the bolts won't give out, as they're the same bolts the stock strut has. The only issue would be the integrity of the bag, itself. It's pretty solid to the point where I trust it for myself - but again - I've not put my rear seat back on in years!
The struts do have a max capacity recommendation, I'm sure. Being an air system, I'd think they'd have tested each bag individually - and them maybe in unison on the Harley during testing.
The only other way would be to have it tested at a machining place where they can air the bag up and use a press to test the psi at certain levels.
That's the best advice I could give, seeing that I basically set up most things on my vehicles for testing at what I use them for. That's my extent of knowledge, at this point, brotha!
Where did you get the exhaust tips bro? Please Let me know!
Those are the stick tips re-welded back on. I cut 11" off the stock pipes and positioned em back together. Loud as hell!!
Bonjour à tous,j'ai flashé sur ta vidéo j'ai donc commandé et installé les air ride
Par contre j'ai une perte d'air j'ai remplacé tous les raccord fourni pour une meilleur qualité, mais soucis quand même la m109r redescend maximum 30minutes après a zero à tu se soucis ?
Merci de ta réponse ✌️de FRANCE
Vous pouvez toujours vaporiser le raccord avec quelque chose pour voir d'où vient l'air. La solution de liquide vaisselle aide à faire des bulles pour voir d’où vient l’air. Concentrez-vous sur cette fuite pour voir si elle résout votre problème. Merci d'avoir posé la question!
Amazing budget set up! Did you end up putting the stock links back on the 109? I'm wondering how low the bike would get with this set up on stock links
I never put the stock links back on. I have another video showing how I created a stop that prevents the bike from completely bottoming out on top of the tire. It should be in this same playlist of the video you're watching now
And it's actually a pretty dope setup! I kind of surprised myself because I didn't know if it would work or not. I'm always willing to take a chance to see if something will work, as that's the basis of engineering: trial and error.
Curating the bump stop was essential to being able to have confidence if this thing went out, I could still make it home 😂🤣
I bought an 2009 M109R, previous owner had installed the lowering kit. But I have noticed when i go over a bump at speed, the rear shock bottoms out. I wonder if this is my fix to that problem.
The shock bottoms out when it's fully compressed PLUS adding the lowering links. There's no room for any bounce, so you'll get that "thump" over the bumps. If you adjust the shock to a fully-extended position, that might help with the bottoming out. Usually when guys do lowering links, they compress the shock all the way to give it an even LOWER stance, but they don't take into consideration that they still have to ride it.
I did 2.75" lowering links with a 310 rear tire, so I was always hitting my tire when going over dips or something in the road. Now, I don't do that. The air strut has enough pressure to firm the rear up enough to prevent it from completely compressing. Or, you can let some air out and give it a more bouncy ride, all based on your preference and the terrain you're going over.
A few of us guys that actually do mechanical work have this strut. A few that don't know what they're doing have tried, using the wrong equipment or just putting it together wrong - and they didn't get the same results we got. We're all cruising and I'm a little over 2700miles on my setup. No issues yet, and I ride the same as I always have. I haven't rode with a passenger yet, but I rarely ride with passengers on any bike I've had. I prefer to ride alone.
maybe I missed it in your video, but what year is your bike? Mine is a 2006 M109R, would this work on mine? Thanks for sharing the video it looks great
2007. Basically the same design as all of the years, with regards to the shock assembly. They don't change the 109 that much. It's a miracle how they keep selling newer models. BUT, some people just like to say, "...I have the 2022! It's THIS color!!!" LOL!
You can take a 2015 and make it look like a 2022 with a wrap, these days.
Well done! Why not mount the compressor under the right side up against the battery box like most of the 109 kits? Couldn't tell if it was too big of a compressor or not based on the video.
I have an amplifier in my battery box powering a 10" subwoofer, 2 tweeters and 6.5" midrange on the bike. If I didn't have a sound system already, it would fit. But my supercharger on my Jeep is also an exposed unit. I like the "machine" look. My supercharger video shows how I opened the hood and exposed it. Looks like a machine coming down the street, whistling and spinning!
Thanks brotha! If someone wanted to conceal the compressor, it's small.
@@MicDropBBQ lol, makes sense. I knew you had the sound system and the woofer but didn't know you were using that space. Good to know that it will fit.
@@bigpapam109 these 9s don't have much space if we don't cut stuff out, but after seeing guys put turbo systems on the 9, adding to the exterior doesn't look bad at all! Looks like a beast with hyperchargers on the air intakes, turbines and compressors showing. I've always been a fan of machines and fabrications, so exposure is a pleasant surprise. I didn't try to do it on my Jeep. It accidentally happened and I actually dig it!
@@MicDropBBQ Yea, depending on how it is setup, I do like it. I don't like exposed wiring, so that would be the only deal breaker if it couldn't be hidden. Getting to the compressor to work on it will be easy. LOL
I just went to buy this kit in the link but there are non available 😢
I better update it and pull the link off, then. I bought mine a while ago.
Dope, just got my motorcycle endorsement and was looking at a 2010 M109R, how does it ride? I want a road glide but it ain't in the budget.
Rides better with this shock than with the regular M109R shock and 2.75 lowering bones. Whatever you do, keep the stock bones and just add air ride. Don't do the lowering ones. I have to create a bump stop because now the bike sits on the tire when it's completely lowered! Hahaha! Stock bones would prevent that from happening.
But these Harley kits are all online for anywhere from $192 to $250. A little fabricating on em and voila! You got air!
And the 9 is very punchy. If you hit it, be ready and hold on! It does not lack power!
Hey can you do a video on how you did the stopper? I don't want to the suspension to blow and get stuck in a place 😂
@@joseortega9965 I haven't installed one on my bike yet. The best bet for a stopper at the moment would be to keep the stock llinks on there and don't use lowering links. This will prevent the bike from bottoming out.
As far as mine goes, it's on 2.75" lowering links and it will sit on the tire until I figure something out, if I wanna keep these links. Otherwise, I"ll go back to stock links and not worry about a stopper.
I'm still undecided and just enjoying the ride, for now. But the day will come when I have to make a decision and get on it.
Hello, I need this same equipment for a 2008 m109r, will you only use 1 of the shock absorbers?
Yup. It's a mono shock setup. Make sure you watch the follow-up video to this as well. Shows a few things that I did AFTER the install to help support the setup. I had to create a bump stop because with my 2.75" lowering bones, it does sit on my tire at full deflate. Now it doesn't. I also think I did a video showing how one guy ruined his setup because he installed it backwards. He says he didn't, but there's no way his strut had the damage it had if he did it right. He was saying he was doing cutting and welding and all of that just to make it fit. It doesn't take all that, so I knew he did something backwards.
@@MicDropBBQ thsnks for answer, I understand in the Amazon link that you share for that amount that I should receive, the compressor and the 2 shock absorbers?
@LuisSegoviano1 yup. But I would make sure to contact the seller for 100%. But if the kit says 2, they should send you two. I don't sell em, but I just assume from looking at the sales page that you'd get 2. I got mine off ebay but the kit on Amazon looks the same
@@MicDropBBQ I understand, what happens is how you put the Amazon link, I thought that's where you bought it, do you have the eBay link where did you buy yours?
the white rim looks absolutely fantstic
Thanks a lot!! I was thinking of doing both wheels white, but I've always had one wheel that was a different color in the rear. I used to do track days on my CBR1000RR and all of the bikes used to look the same. Then I got the bright idea to make my rear tire WHITE on the CBR. I found myself in the pics and videos a lot easier!!
Now, I'm always doing the rear wheel different than the front wheel. Just habit. LOL!
Great video Jeff, thanks for sharing, that rides looking baaad ass lol, hope your well brother.
Sup my man, RAY!!!! You're definitely an inspiration to me and my gatage endeavors, brotha! Always have been. You're the man that keeps us looking at what we can do with these 9s!!
@@MicDropBBQ lol, i don't know about that but thanks bro.
@@raymondtweedie7877 Hey, you've always been a solid, modest brotha! That's what I'm talking about!
Nice work!
Thanks brotha! I was hoping it would work and now many of us that can't afford the Arnott system can try something like this!
Do you have a link of the system you bought?
This is a link to the seller's page on eBay. His Seller ID is TCMTMotor www.ebay.com/sch/tcmtmotor/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
I'll buy the other shock from you?
A single shock ain't even worth selling. You'll still need all the air hoses and parts. I just keep it on the shelf in.csse I need to replace it, and so far, so good! No issues!
Where did you buy this kt? Give me the link please. I would like to buy too
Ebay. Just type Harley Air Ride kit and you will see a ton of em. Same setups. Make sure you look at shipping times, as some may take longer than others. And you know shipping has been an issue lately so contact the seller to make sure they have it on hand and can send it out when you pay.
@@MicDropBBQ many thanks. I'll try to find some suitable for me
How do you like the ride now brother?
Oh, it's a fun setup to mess with on different roads. The highway is like HEAVEN now, especially the sweeping dips where the bike will literally feel like I'm riding on water. Doesn't feel like it should, as I'm used to streetbikes and the hard ride of the 9. This is like a CAR riding down the highway, but louder. LOL!
And on road where I know it will be a lot of potholes or whatever, the air strut takes the hit and the bike never flinches. If there's a lot of dips or train tracks where the road is raised up, I firm the strut up a bit because going up is easy, but the weight coming down will have the bike hit that 310 back there on the edges. As long as it's firm, it won't touch the tire. If I had a smaller tire - like a 280 that I used to have - I don't think it would touch at all. But the 310 is almost at the chrome frame guards...it's THAT wide back there, and that's where I have to figure something out.
I have an idea, but it'll be custom for this bike and may not be necessary for a 9 that actually runs a 280 or smaller.
But yeah, this is like a different bike now. It's not just hopping on and taking off. You can treat it like a horse and be like, "...where we riding, and how do I gotta set you up for it?" LOL! Highways mean less firmness for that luxury feel. Streets are more sport and need that firmness, so I ride a little higher.
I'll keep you posted on it, tho brotha. I want to be sure to give 9ers as much info as I can before they assume it's for them. It might not be for everybody. I'm only 220lbs and I've not tested with a passenger yet, so that's coming in the Spring.
@@MicDropBBQ Thanks brother and remember when you wanna visit Toronto, let me know.
@@monroeorleans2761 already, brotha! I'm definitely wrapping up some projects around here and will have more time to travel. Hopefully, they let me in! I'll have to off-road thru the back country and sneak in that way! LOL!
@@MicDropBBQ When all this nonsense is done, look forward to having you up here.
@@monroeorleans2761 already, brotha. You know it. We have a lot of life to live and a lot of memories to create! I'm sure when people finally have had enough, everyone currently in power will be gone and we'll have leaders of these countries that will understand that LIFE is more than the fear of death. We're all gonna die one day, so enjoy it while we can - and we choose to do it on two wheels, brotha!
Is this the kit you ordered ?
I ordered the kit off of ebay for around $200. It looks like it's being sold for around $240 now. Could be due to shipping issues, who knows. But still pretty low of a price for a nice setup. Been riding mine every other night before driving Uber and this thing is SOLID!! Impressed by the durability and the comfort of the ride.
I ordered an air pressure gauge but I can't get it to work right. I may pick up up the same gauge I have on my Jeep. That one works, and I got it from O'Reilly's for like $8 the other day and it's actually for an air tank - but I set it up under the compressor on the air ride system on my Jeep and it works.
But as long as you get the kit that looks like the one in the video, it should work.
I put the link to the kit in the description under the video.
how big is the compressor?
It's the compressor from an Escalade. If you look at the air ride compressors on Amazon or eBay, those are the units. I just pulled mine off my Escalade since I run a different system on it.
Where can I get this Kit.
? Thanks
I think I put it in the description of the video. Not 100% sure because I've done so many videos, so watch the BEWARE video about this install, as well. There was a guy that didn't install his strut the correct way, and he messed up the strut. It has to be installed in the right direction.
I'm at around 3k miles on my setup and it's still jamming right along! I still haven't found a way to keep it from bottoming out if the air fails, but I've got a kit in the garage to at least allow it to roll without damage if it bottoms out. I'm gonna have to do a video when I install that. It's a roller-kit, basically using my engineering brain to make logical sense to at least not prohibit the tire from rolling. As of now, if it bottoms out on my 310, the wheel won't move without the frame of the bike sitting on the edges of the tire.
There's a solution for it, but I'm working on it. I'm sure someone with an engineering brain can come up with a solution, as well. This is what we do!
How does it actually ride?
Depending on how much air I use, either feels like a.comfy car seat wtih a little bounce or a sport strut that takes all the bumps away. I prefer the sport strut feel on streets and the comfy feel in the highway. Reacts faster with the sport feel to turns and leaving lights.
For me, I simply couldn't trust this unit. If you get an air leak while riding, or the pump fails etc the suspension will drop and the rear wheel is going to lock up. Its cool being able to drop the suspension while parked, but for me I simply couldnt trust it.
Some people don't trust bikes, period. They'd never ride one.
We all have our own opinion. Some dont trust air ride, period. Some will never get air ride because of the issue with ALL air ride suspensions being able to fail, then requiring a stop before the bike touches the tire.
Totally agree..this isvone dangerous bit of kit when they leak..mine went on a 4hr ride..lowered and wrecked the rear tyre...nearly locked up.
Leave the standard shock in there..
You make it look to easy 🙂
I pace myself and just take my time, brotha. Hahahaha! I take a lot of breaks where I get some water or whatever. The pace keeps me sane! I don't stress.
@@MicDropBBQ yeah it helps to if you're at the crib and you can do it at your own pace. But I like watching your videos even though I don't own a motorcycle or a Jeep but I learn something! 💯👍🏾
@@RollcallSatetoState appreciate that beotha. Real talk. Soon you'll be making videos showing folks how to do brakes and transmission fluid changes on that truck you got!!! When you're ready, let me know! Summer is over so I'm gonna be up during days again!
@UberJeep AZ it was easy. I took me watching this video about 10 time before I was convinced to make the purchase but once I got it was smooth sailing.... thanks again pal....
I would order one right now if I knew I could hide the compressor somewhere.
I do exposed mechanical parts. If you look at my Jeep, you can see the supercharger sticking out of my hood. I'm just a guy that loves that machine look.
Lotta guys like the hidden look, and that's clean too.
Only thing I can think of is a different compressor, maybe a smaller version by where the ecu is
I know this is a while year later but I just did and the fit neatly on right side at the front of the battery box. Think of it, if the 9's has an original system , where would they place it? Still haven't test ride as yet being that it's cold out but it work fine in the garage....
Put a guard on that grinder bro...Safety First! Otherwise...Great Video! Absolutely no reason Arnott should be screwing people for $1300-2000 for air ride! Thanks for putting in the work and letting others know they don't have to get raped to hang with the cool kids! Ride-on!
😂🤣😂 I've got a guard on the new one. I didn't use the guard on the old one because I used to cut things that were too long. But I usually keep a guard on it, just didn't have it for this video. Ended up getting a new one and I haven't taken the guard off of this one yet. It will save your fingers and your gloves!
Appreciate you watching the video brother! I've been riding out in ever since and it hasn't failed me yet. I just put another video out that showed how I made a stop from it bottoming out. Simple engineering without killing out wallets!!!
Its a shame the compressor is so big so you can’t hide it anywhere.
I don't hide many of my parts. Even the supercharger on my Jeep comes out of the hood! 🤣😅😆
I installed this exact system on my 2006 M109R and you can't tell I have it, because I mounted the compressor under the battery tray, had to remove the plastic tray and bolt to it from under with rubber bushings.