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Old 07-31-2015, 01:40 PM
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I guess I can hang in there a little bit longer...
 
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Not sure if anyone shared this already but here is a review on these shocks from Bogiediver.

http://bogiesreviews.webs.com/Review...per%20Shox.pdf
 
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One thing I would like to hear, eventually, is what spring rate they ship with for various riding conditions (one up, two up, road king vs limited, etc).
 
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Originally Posted by sel53
One thing I would like to hear, eventually, is what spring rate they ship with for various riding conditions (one up, two up, road king vs limited, etc).
call them, real good about talking to ya, they are adjustable for 1or 2 up, not sure of the springs
 
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I have an 06 Streetglide, have been running on the 13" HD air shocks since new, removed the 12" shocks after about a month. I use to run the SuperShox on my sprint car 10 years ago and knew the quality and support I would get from SuperShox. I am not sure what the spring rate is, but they do have a standard and HD spring. I ride 90% 2-up and have a tour pack on my bike and use the standard spring (I am about 255, wife around 115). They provide a setup chart for reference but recommend you set them to 11-3/8 eye to eye fully loaded and just ride. Adjustment is as easy as turning the large nut on the body, adjusting just by hand, no tools. Ride is amazing, like being in a luxury car. Where I used to yell back to my wife "bump" when I saw railroad tracks or bridge coming, now we just float across. Good compression and smooth rebound with a nice controlled transition. Best $600 I have spent on my bike......you know the saying, happy wife, happy life....my wife LOVES them.

If you have any questions, just give them a call, they are very good people and they love talking about shocks! Lol
 
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Installed the Super Shox about an hour ago and took the bike for a ride over some crappy New England roads.

They give a nice smooth ride absorbing the worst frost heaved highway joints to the point I was no longer getting launched off the seat. The control over the bump through a 30mph dipping and rising corner doing 50mph was good. The bike may handle a little better with the $1600.00 Ohlins but I'm not sure. I need to install the new front end and see how it performs with both sets of shocks. Once the front end is done it will be easier to feel what the *** end is doing.

Still have to ride two up and see how they perform. Preload adjustment is easy and the engraved settings are easy to see.

Oh, 2000 road king, I'm 225#, 32 inseam. Came set at "3" which handles and rides well however I set them at 2.5 and they soaked up the highway joint speed bump and still handled well through that turn.
 

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Hi guys, just installed a set of Super Shox on my 14 limited last week and went on a 1800 mi. Ride. Wow!..what a difference over the Air shocks, it made the ride more enjoyable and less fatigue. Only adjusted them twice on my ride to fine tune them. Love the 3" travel and ease of adjustment. I would recommend these shocks to anyone who who wants to trash the piece of **** air shocks!!
Good luck in your decision
 
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Thanks for the report Sky, looking forward to more comments after a few more miles.
This may well be the route I go.
 
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Rode with a 140# passenger. Handled and rode GREAT!

Try these Made in USA shocks. Especially if you have a road or street glide, those shocks suck!!!!
 
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Features:
Highly developed Deflective Disc Valving.
Seal Gas Chamber
High Strength, Low Friction Shaft
Easy to Adjust Spring Pre Load
Graduated Spring Pre Load
Spherical Bearing Mounts
Anodized Finish
Lower Ride Height
Heavy Weight Option
Custom Colors Available
Trike Solution Available
Money Back Guarantee
Benefits:
Better Control of Suspension Movement
No Cavitation, Consistent Performance
Refined Movement with Long Life
Flexibility When Riding with Extra Weight
To Get the Ride You Want Each Time
Connectedness to the Road
Long Lasting Appearance
Create the Stance You Crave
When You Carry Heavy Loads
To add Your Unique Touch
For Those Daring to be Different
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