So What Does Harley Do Next For 2018?
#71
01-15-2017, 08:43 PM
Is an inch less rear suspension on a Tourer a good idea when lean angle is already scarce?
Sure it looks cool but HD is at the mercy of product liability attorneys. Any factory mod that leads to collisions exposes MOCO to lawsuits.
That's why we tap the aftermarket to lower a bike.
Sure it looks cool but HD is at the mercy of product liability attorneys. Any factory mod that leads to collisions exposes MOCO to lawsuits.
That's why we tap the aftermarket to lower a bike.
Road king used the same rear suspension length as the Ultra's
I put 35K miles on my street glide, which has the shorter rear suspension, it's really not bad but you wind up running a firmer suspension to prevent bottoming. If you're on good roads it's really not an issue. The loss in lean angle is only about 1 degree IIRC.
The Ultra is just a bit nicer to have, no more need to strap a soft bag to the rack and pull it off every night. Love having a tour pack and the extra inch of suspension travel.
As a retired motor you might miss that 1 degree but for the majority of riders who don't push everything to the limit they won't. I could navigate the motor officer qualifier course on my street glide.
I put 35K miles on my street glide, which has the shorter rear suspension, it's really not bad but you wind up running a firmer suspension to prevent bottoming. If you're on good roads it's really not an issue. The loss in lean angle is only about 1 degree IIRC.
The Ultra is just a bit nicer to have, no more need to strap a soft bag to the rack and pull it off every night. Love having a tour pack and the extra inch of suspension travel.
As a retired motor you might miss that 1 degree but for the majority of riders who don't push everything to the limit they won't. I could navigate the motor officer qualifier course on my street glide.
When I traded the 15 on the 17 CVO Street glide, I took the ohlins off, had them rebuilt and put them on the King. The king rides much better and handles a little better. Nice to have the little extra lean angle.
I was glad to get rid of the Ultra. Tour pack was off unless I was on a trip. I don't like the extra weight. Don't like the look.
I like to push it in the curves, and hit my boards occasionally. I also ride the box and such, so the weight up high is no help.
#73
01-15-2017, 09:06 PM
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You can try but I don't think it'll ever happen. Sometime, possibly years in the future, some newbie will resurrect it.
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01-15-2017, 09:11 PM
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01-15-2017, 09:15 PM
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01-15-2017, 11:22 PM
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01-16-2017, 11:15 AM
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My CVO road King came with the 12" hand adjustable premium shocks. The were ok. My 15 CVO Road Glide ultra came with 13" air shocks which sucked, felt like bike would wash out in hard curves. With 500 miles on the bike I switched to 13 in Ohlins, bike road good handled good.
My CVO road King came with the 12" hand adjustable premium shocks. The were ok. My 15 CVO Road Glide ultra came with 13" air shocks which sucked, felt like bike would wash out in hard curves. With 500 miles on the bike I switched to 13 in Ohlins, bike road good handled good.
As far as the rest I don't have any issues in the box or running twisties with my stock suspension and tourpack, If I wanted to really rail I'd be on an FJR1300.
#80
01-16-2017, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomadmax
I agree.
My only fear is a unified chassis could bloat the Dyna beyond what it's supposed to be weight wise (at least to my way of thinking).
My only fear is a unified chassis could bloat the Dyna beyond what it's supposed to be weight wise (at least to my way of thinking).
I could definitely see a unified frame and the M8 ruining the Dyna. I think just the M8 would be a good move for now though.
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