Chewtoy Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Was a big blackbird weekend, pulled the plastic off the bike, installed blue instrument panel led lights, and a new Nitron shock. Easy install, I have air, so zapping off those big nuts on the shock was quick. You have to pull the seat, gas tank, and left muffler to install the shock. Actually mounted the thing backwards, and had to remove and flip so the line to the remote reservoir would fit with a bit of slack. But it all came out well in the end. Pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/+MitchellTracy/albums/6139491927058596465 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Did you have to pull the left can or did it just make it easier? So, how much of an improvement did it make and how much did the shock set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewtoy Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 You can do the install without removing the left can, but I recommend you remove the muffler, and use air tools. Makes the job easy. Gas tank and seat come off too. Rode 50 miles on the freeway today, great improvement. Little bumps are gone, large bumps are damped. Tracking is good. You don't know how bad the stock shock is until you've replaced it. Wish I did not wait so long. Cost was $850 total for double adjustable, custom sprung and valved. All shocks are built to order. Figure 2 week lead time. Single adjustable will get you 90% of the benefits at a lower cost. Here's the US contact: http://www.pak-meister.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Looks to be $600 without. As you ride more, give us a report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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