I decided I would wait and put some decent amount of time and miles on the shocks before posting.

After talking to Howard I went with #6.1a 314mm/12.362" Stroke: 3.562"/90.5 mm. He will have to tell the details about them.

I installed them 6/28/15 and have over 4,000 miles on them now... and those 4,000 miles have been excellent!

Anyone that has ridden in Illinois knows what the roads are like and how they can beat the hell out of you and your passenger! We both have back problems and I'm fused at L5-S1.

My Ohlins by Howard actually make me look forward to the nasty road hazards!

As much as we love the ride I'm pretty sure my settings can be tweaked to make the ride even better.

No dodging, no tensing and no regrets!

Dealing with Howard is well worth it! I'm hoping that I can do the front end sometime soon, but maybe I'll ride down and have him install for me.

Hopefully this helps someone trying to justify the upgrade.

 

Man, you are still up? Thank you for those kind words. If I can remember correctly those are some shortened but keep the same stroke that I made for you, (as all other #6 shocks), am I correct? I strive to make the best riding comfort shocks for your personal application in this case. I am happy it is working out for you.

 

Howard @ MM definitely knows his ****...he's the "Shock Whisperer."

Glad you're riding in suspension comfort.

 

You are correct. I wanted to keep the bike lowered like it already was with the lowering (street glide) shocks I had and the front lowering kit.

These feel like they sit me a little lower then the lowering air shocks I took off and I love that.

 

Looking forward to a similar experience in August when my 2-5s from Howard will be ready. The only potential downside, as indicated by the OP, will be the recognition of what should be worked on in the front end.

 

I have the 2.5s , and it is crazy how much better the ride is than stock.
I feel that shocks should be done as a first mod after the experience that I have had.

 

Watching!

 

i definitely love my #3-#3's

 

baldman
I am looking at purchasing some #6 shocks from Howard. I have a 2013 RG custom that has been lowered one inch. I want to remove the lowering kit and put on new shocks and was wondering if you know how long the shocks need to be so I can stay at the one inch lower than stock. Howard had suggested I ask you as he thought you had yours lower than stock.
DE1206

 

i am looking for some info on shock from Howard. i have not been on HD forum before and not sure if this message is going to anyone specific.