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Posted by Troll
- July 25, 2014, 16:11:35 PMI got my "W" with the California emissions package" on it, and that crap just fell off one day...
Posted by gdrudd13
- July 25, 2014, 15:46:03 PMOkay, so air ride kit came in today. Seems to be a nice quality kit. Nice thing is that it is all pre-wired for the install. I've wired in two air systems into Jeeps, and they're not overly fun to wire so it was a welcome surprise. This picture doesn't include the stuff for the gauge mount though. To do that there will be additional tubing, and a couple extra fittings. It should be very easy to add it.
I did read through the instructions, and the place they give for mounting it is on the right side tool area where it is easily accessible but also locked. I'll have to find somewhere else to put it because I have a canister there (stupid CA model...). Not sure where else there would be space to mount it other than build a bracket in one of the saddlebags. The other option is to get rid of the emissions stuff, but I don't know the first thing about that, or what the consequences would be if I removed all of that. That will require some research.
Any ideas from the experts about ditching the emissions stuff, or alternate places to mount the compressor (as long as it's protected).
Posted by gdrudd13
- July 24, 2014, 20:26:18 PMI'll try to be as thorough as I can, and take a lot of pictures. I can't find anyone that has done this on a Vulcan 800, much less a Drifter, so hopefully it goes well. It's kind of uncharted territory as far as I know.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 24, 2014, 19:42:08 PMLooking forward to the next post. I like the fact you put on a materials list here.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 24, 2014, 11:44:57 AMDocumentation and lots of pictures as evidence that it was done and how so. Really getting to think this idea is going to a really cool project.
Posted by gdrudd13
- July 24, 2014, 10:54:57 AMMy air ride kit is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, so I'll start a full write up on the whole experience.
So first is a parts list. I'm sure this will need to be updated as the project goes on.
- Air Ride Kit: $826.00 shipped
http://www.bikerbrackets.com/bbalpaypal.htm
- VIAIR 1.5" Gauge: $7.95 shipped
http://www.viaircorp.com/images/schematics/90085.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J10Z3I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Gauge Mount: ? Scrap Aluminum 0.10" thick
- Bolt Spacers: Custom/Scrap (Can be bought for <$2)
These had to be made so that they fit correctly, (ID and OD and height). If it didn't bother you, there are spacers that would fit OD, but
needed cut down for height and the ID was oversized. I didn't want this so custom made it is. Dimensions for these would be: OD-0.7"; ID-0.4"
and overall height is 0.5". This is tall enough for the gauge mount to not rest on the bar mount.
- Bolts: $3.50
M10x1.25-35mm bolts. I used standard hex head that will be painted black but on the list to get if I can find them for a decent price are button
head socket cap screws. These were bought at the local True Value store.
- Shock Bolt: $4.19
M12x1.25x(forgot to write length, grip length should be about the same as the stock grip+thread length) bought at local hardware store
- Washers: 2x @ $0.39 ea.
12mm washers. pretty standard. Bought at local hardware store.
- Additional Plastic Air Line: $18.00 (est. the guy helping me had some from past project)
1/4" OD plastic tubing only need about 6 feet but extra is nice to have, can be bought at:
http://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Brake-Tubing-Suspenion-Lowrider/dp/B00CLXGHQU/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1407101974&sr=8-18&keywords=1%2F4+plastic+air+tubing
- Push to connect "T" fitting: $3.50 (est. The guy also had one of these)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M8T1H4/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
- Push to connect Elbow for gauge: $3.88 These are out of stock, but It's what I'm going with eventually. I bought some adapters to make due until it comes in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PT2H9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gauge Location/Mount:
- I decided to put mine on the bottom edge of the handlebar risers utilizing the two existing bolt holes. Spacers will be needed to offset the countersink
in the risers. This gives good visibility of the gauge. The other reason for this setup is that I currently use a windshield bag which would conflict with
the gauge mount.
- The gauge is the VIAR 90085 1.5" Gauge. It is the one that fits without weakening the mount too much. It also looks pretty close to the factory gauge,
including the chrome bezel.
- Gauge Mount made from 0.10" Aluminum sheet. Use whatever material you wish. My mount with dimensions is shown. The reason there are two is that
one was used to reference dimensions, the other was used as a template.
- Note: Gauge is not necessary, but I wanted to know what pressure my shock is running for repeatability.
- Requires replacing the lower two of the handlebar bolts with longer ones.
Next post will be about the kit when it arrives. The plan is to get the spacers and the gauge mount finished in the next few days as well.