Just putting my Roadwing in today and would recommend a couple of changes to the procedure.

In the items Needed section at the beginning, I would add music/tunage. It soothes the beast when things are less than perfect!

I went the floor jack route instead of removing the rear wheel in Step 3.

Steps 16-19. I would reorder these a bit. Essentially, bleed the system before you install the shock.
I would run the hose through the frame.
Lean the shock up against the motorcycle jack.
Using a syringe, fill the shock with hydraulic fluid.
Tap it a bit to release any trapped air.
Loosely connect the hose to the shock.
Remove the banjo fitting from the pump.
Fill the pump with hydraulic fluid, tap to release air.
Attach a hose to the banjo bolt.
Put the syringe in the other end of the hose.
Inject hydraulic fluid into the hose until it leaks out at the shock.
Tighten the bolt on the shock.
Install the banjo fitting on the pump.
Install the shock and the pump.

Just my $0.02

I installed my roadwing about a month ago. Didn't have time to hook up the motor and switch harness yet. I have them both sitting on my workbench trying to figure where to actually mount them. But I did install the shock.

I'm not sure if my old 1999 with 70K miles was just worn out or not, but the ride is awesome. I may wait until a very cold winter day to do the rest of the install, but the ride at this point is very comfortable. Even pot holes that used to bruise a kidney seem to be much more forgiving with the new shock.

Great ad on. Quick install. Thanks!

Just putting my Roadwing in today and would recommend a couple of changes to the procedure.

In the items Needed section at the beginning, I would add music/tunage. It soothes the beast when things are less than perfect!

I went the floor jack route instead of removing the rear wheel in Step 3.

Steps 16-19. I would reorder these a bit. Essentially, bleed the system before you install the shock.
I would run the hose through the frame.
Lean the shock up against the motorcycle jack.
Using a syringe, fill the shock with hydraulic fluid.
Tap it a bit to release any trapped air.
Loosely connect the hose to the shock.
Remove the banjo fitting from the pump.
Fill the pump with hydraulic fluid, tap to release air.
Attach a hose to the banjo bolt.
Put the syringe in the other end of the hose.
Inject hydraulic fluid into the hose until it leaks out at the shock.
Tighten the bolt on the shock.
Install the banjo fitting on the pump.
Install the shock and the pump.
Just my $0.02

I am going to do this mod when the rains set in for the winter.
Posts like this are very welcome and appreciated.
Are you planning on using a meter?

If you have questions, just ask. There's enough of us here that have done them.

I added the videos of grinding of the Relay Link and an explanation that some may and some might not need to grind it. I did not, nor did jdace750.

So if u installed the.shock.with out the lines and pump did u plug the line off I got my shock today for 100. Was it worth it

100 bones is a good price. If you are not doing a motor or RAP right away just pug the hole in the preload collar with an appropriate fastener. It's the same ride as running no preload on the adjuster.

Ok I should go all the way then just wasnt sure if the shock alone would make a better ride thanks

twobig4x4s wrote:
Ok I should go all the way then just wasnt sure if the shock alone would make a better ride thanks

I just completed the swap you should do the compete process. Do it one time and then you can ride with confidence. The RAP is the simplest route to go I went with the pump, but I set it and have had no need to adjust.

I'm going to try and make a position indicator for the electric pump model, it will take a bit of time as the parts haven't turned up and I should have some work next month so I can pay for it, I will post the outcome