PROJECT SOFTAIL EP2: SHOTGUN SHOCKS | SPEEDFREAKTV - Change your shocks on Harley Davidson

[@justinchapman1967]

This video is just too cool. I appreciate people like yourself who go out of their way to help others gain the knowledge and inspiration to take on projects like this on their own. I just ordered this system for my 2014 Breakout after watching your video. Clean, simple, and to the point. Job well done.

[@dredman011]

I was already leaning towards the Shotgun brand, but your video clinches it. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it. I'm told that Shotgun provides good instructions with their kit, well, between that, and your video, there's no way you can mess up the install. Cheers!

[@richardharrison7177]

I realize this is an older video. A friend has this on his 2007 Heritage Deluxe. We are going to relocate drain by adding a fitting with a hose or pipe and routing it to a more convenient location.

[@randypaddingtonmorton5195]

Interesting concept, however, how does one get to the transmission drain plug that is above the shocks? Do you have to drop the shocks every time one needs to do a transmission oil change? OEM shocks have a space between them to access the transmission drain plug.

[@SmokyOwl]

That IS the archilles heel to this, it's a common complaint. You could try and put an extension to that plug hole to a more accessible area, or siphon the fluid from the fill hole. I have a screamin' eagle 6-speed installed in my 06' so my drain hole is at the bottom of the transmission side plate by the exhaust. Otherwise yes, you'd have to move the shocks out of the way to drain the transmission oil.

[@salamandro1229]

Al poner esta suspencion queda espacio para sacar el tapón del aceite del motor??? Entre los amortiguadores??

[@DTL-GilbertVillarreal]

Mi pregunta tambien. Transmission

[@marshallwallenta6733]

Hi does the air ride lower the bike and at the same time still have comfort riding over bumps I have a 89 softail I put a lowering kit on and it had limited travel which made it ruff like a rigid I really want it back low but with comfort Thank you for your knowledge and patience

[@bendaves77]

I've got a 07 street glide with air ride and am getting ready to start building a 08 deluxe and will definitely be putting air ride on it cause once you ride a Harley with air ride you won't go back.. it makes adjustments easily due to loading the bike down for a trip or if you're wife wants to go for a ride you just add some air by pushing the toggle switch. And with air ride you can park it on soft soil and let the air out and it takes most of the weight off the kickstand so no tipping

[@DTL-GilbertVillarreal]

What about servicing the transmission later?

[@nosyrooster]

I love it, but will it block the oil plug.

[@OSOFLHP]

I bought this because I like the lowered look? Don't mind dragging in the turns?

[@kevinkeeney3295]

Do you no what compressor it is mine actually got hot and fried. I got the same setup

[@bullskull1166]

What did you torque the two front bolts with bushings into the frame to? 30 ft lb... I did not install my air shocks, but i need to change my trans fluid... Thanks

[@filmfreaken]

Did you drop the suspension close to front wheel or rear wheel, i need to do this but i'm a little in doubt on how to tackle it.

[@bullskull1166]

@@filmfreaken I dropped from the front, the two bolts come out from the bushings...

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Great job. Very good mechanical skills. you made that job look real easy, mo!!

[@ramonchies]

Question? Transmission oil? Does the actual shocks have to be removed to perform an oil change?

[@johnk815]

Yes

[@patrickrobinson59]

What year is that?.....never seen a fuse box before

[@notfirstenough]

Question please, how do you drain oil in transmission with this systems installed?

[@edwardburrese8029]

Alban Gates you have to siphon it out through the fill hole.

[@charlescronon4535]

You have to disconnect the front of the Shock by backing out the bolts then lower the shock with the rear bolts still in place just let it hang down

[@davidm.3882]

There will be another how to video for that!

[@run4st717]

you have to disconnect one end of the shock and let it hang to change the fluid.

[@davidm.3882]

Yes, seems like a lot of trouble to go through every time you need to change the transmission fluid.

[@dixee6498]

You're giving me ideas now brother! Thank you for sharing this! Subscribed.

[@mikebingaman6485]

Can anybody please answer my question if I put shotgun shocks on my 2017 Heritage do I put the inner plastic splashguard back on or do I keep it off or is there something you replace the plastic that will fit with a shotgun shocks anybody can answer that for me please

[@nightster6378]

Incredible, Incredible, Insane, amazing, insane, amazing, amazing, amaaazing, cool, incredible, incredible, It appears this shock meets your approval.

[@philbrown9764]

I've always wondered if the ride is like a rigid frame when it's down all of the way.

[@speedfreaktv]

Phil Brown there are rubber bumpers on the frame that the swing air rests against. It's not actually metal to metal... Some guys remove these bumpers and the pipes hit the ground. I never bothered.

[@bryandanielowen]

What's behind the black curtains?

[@RobertPaulDoran]

How do you drain the transmission? That new system covers the drain plug so that it cannot be reached. Even if you can reach the plug and remove it, oil everywhere.

[@petert511]

That's the one issue I have as well. I guess you have to loose the front bolts every time and let hang on to the rear ones

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

Remove front 2 bolts and shock pivots down into vertical position

[@ivangtatuador]

there for a softail deluxe model 2008?

[@kor3xican104]

What motorcycle jack are you using? I need to buy one

[@melvinwilliams7314]

Will this system work on the 2020 softail standard?

[@williamjurgenson3502]

No, completely different setup, mono shock on 2020, vs dual shock on pre M8

[@sisdavid]

Is it true you cant drain your transmission fluid?

[@charleshall5576]

gotta move the shock to access the drain plug

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

Remove front bolts, shock pivots down into vertical position

[@sisdavid]

Hows the ride after the instalation?

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Great choice in air ride system and great documented install.

[@rolandnavarro1725]

Awesome video Nice bike

[@geoffhall7827]

Fournales shocks are the go.

[@craigfaille3190]

Do you have a shop in Ontario? I’m in Hamilton

[@edwardburrese8029]

I put this on my softail night train.... Its either too stiff or to pogoie. Maybe for a heavier bike this would be good. I will be sending it back to Shotgun Shock and go with 2" lower rear shocks

[@cigarnomad7286]

Love the soft tail series thanks for the helpful videos.

[@eddiehopkinsdj8928]

nice ,very helpfull thank u...

[@doug3805]

Nice video, thanks

[@nigelrfenton]

Thanks for the video.. love the Ronald Jenkees music...

[@MythixMusic1]

Nigel Fenton he he, I picked it too. Great taste

[@jimmycrackcorn1783]

Wat bars n height

[@MythixMusic1]

Ronald Jenkees in the background.! Heck yeah, haha

[@bamboogieb4676]

finally got it in the mail? u said in the first episode that u have everything already.

[@MsRobi1969]

super film instruktażowy ..pozdrawiam z Polski

[@sandrofernandes3137]

Onde compro no brasil

[@fabiors10]

Like a motherboard box for your computer. Haha, love both my PC and my Softail!

[@alexsepulveda2004]

Did you send to Mexico? how much.... thanks

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

email us [e-mail]

[@domiegemcavan9942]

how to order?

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

Contact us 323-359-4914 or email us [e-mail]

[@ALPHAFTUCK]

AWESOME vid

[@camomanofcranham]

love the quality of these shocks but the noise of the compressor puts me off.....sorry!!

[@cjsmith]

Great Guide! Thanks! 🤙

[@beri232]

They may have great customer service but if these things continually get sent out with flaws or fuckups.... the warranty won’t matter much to Canadians. The fucking shipping alone returning back to the USA will kill us. I wanna buy em... but not after reading the reviews. I’m going with the Legends kit.

[@bear304inc5]

They'll let anyone ride Harley these days..... fuckin guy makes me want to sell mine...

[@rex4x4]

Sweeeet buddy

[@Bretbunde]

WTF! Been waiting 5 years for the completed project.

[@SDMF5000]

Nice "how to" video.

[@randysmith2515]

How do I install the bushings on a progressive shock on a Softail

[@Davan514]

Everything looks so simple....but it's not. Nice way to promote products though. 1600$ later. Sponsorship ain't bad for him.

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

Problem?

[@Davan514]

of course. Everything was so simple. Do you think it's so easy to remove those bolts on the OEM shocks? Then, he didn't mention that we need to tap two holes to fix the compressor. Your product looks good but the process to install it is not a walk in the park. In fact, it was like that on all his project. Always seems simple...nothing against you though.

[@SHOTGUNSHOCK]

Removing the stock shock bolts can be troubling, sometimes we need to apply heat to break the bolts loose. 2000-2006 models do require tapping the "existing" holes ( we include the tap with the kit) Did you get it installed after all?

[@Davan514]

SHOTGUNSHOCK no I am still hesitating to buy it. This speedfreak guy doesn't help either. Everything is simple with him which is not the case when you're working on a bike. I wish to find out a good video showing every step by step. That should help you and the customer too. Investing 1500$ is a lot.

[@Gakk13]

Agreed! Likewise in other sections of his Dream Bike bolt-on "build". He doesn't explain very well.

[@ivangtatuador]

there for a softail deluxe model 2008?