Then the hydraulic shock was bolted up to the right side. An added safety feature of this system is that if for some reason the air pump loses power or an air line gets cut from road debris, the hydraulic shock will keep the bike raised enough so the fender can't rub on the tire. At the very least, it will get you home while saving your paintwork. | 
At this point it was time to hook up the air line from the compressor to the air shock and the line for the pressure gauge. | 
The oil-filled pressure gauge was fitted to the right rear rocker-box cover with the provided longer bolt and adjusted for optimum visibility. BDM suggests typical running pressures of 90-120 psi without the rider aboard. Total ride-height adjustment of the air system was 1-1/2 inches with a nice plush ride. |