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Old 11-17-2014, 11:30 PM
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Cool Premium hand adjustable touring shock

Anyone fitted premium hand adjustable touring shock part # 54000008 to their ride?
Any comments as to the quality of ride improvement?
 
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Old 11-18-2014, 12:12 AM
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Do a search - there are several threads on this topic

I am about to take the plunge - just can't decide on the standard or low height ones
 
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Old 11-18-2014, 12:51 AM
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I installed the Standard height on the 09 BargeGlide and was glad to have done so - much better than 2009 air shockers in my opinion.
 
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Well worth the money
 
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Old 11-18-2014, 05:32 AM
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Far better than the OEM air shocks. I have the 12" premium shocks.
 
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I've run both the 12" and the 13" Premium Hand Adjustable shocks on my '14 FLHTK.

The 13's are FAR superior.
 
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Get the hand adjustable shocks and you won't regret it. In 2012 I installed standard height shocks PN 540000-08 on my 2009 SG. The ride was way better compared to the stock air shocks. With the stock air shocks I was always pumping or bleeding air to get them set and the ride was never the same one day to the next. With the hand adjustable shocks I could actually feel the rear suspension travel and working.
 
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The 12 inch came standard on my SGS. Solo they're pretty harsh. Two up much better - better than the air shocks on my 11 Ultra.

I think there are much better options out there for a little more $$. Or, change the oil in your air shocks. I've heard it transforms them.
 
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I put 11,000 miles two up on my Ultra this year. We got the shocks installed when it was new. Love the new shocks. Much improved over the air ride.
 
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Old 11-18-2014, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SafetyMan
I've run both the 12" and the 13" Premium Hand Adjustable shocks on my '14 FLHTK.

The 13's are FAR superior.
I was under the impression that the Limited comes standard with the premium hand adjustable shock... Like the SGS. But 13" instead of 12". I can't imagine the MOCO would put air shocks on their LIMITED. I guess nothing surprises me anymore. Not hating, just genuinely curious... And possibly dumbfounded.
 


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