Guys,
I've sold my '09 SG and I'm going to be getting an '11 scarlet red w/ the power pack option. I'll be going w/ a 21" front wheel and an 17" w/ 200mm rear. Now, my '09 had a 21" front w/ a stock rear. The front end was lowered 1" with a harley kit. I'm about 280 pounds and I gotta tell ya, I thought the ride quality on this bike sucked....... I tried different amounts of air in the rear shocks but it was still so "sharp" over any bump front or rear.

I'm guessing I'll be lowering the front end on the new one too and i'm wondering if there is a better kit or method to help w/ the ride. I realize the 21" wheel is definitely gonna give up some ride quality but my deuce rode beautifully compared to my '09 so I can't believe I can't get it better. What to do?

What is the way to go w/ rear shocks? Ohlins? Progressive? Something else?

Thanks guys!

 

bump for subscription. i'm staying away from progressive for my road glide. i had their front and rear on my train and it was terrible.

 

I have the HD lowerd front end & Arnott air ride in the rear & like this combo. Changing to SE fork oil made the front much less harsh.

 

If you're gonna go with an Air Ride you should really consider a softer seat (or having it modified). I haven't found a bagger system that gives the same ride quality as the 13" stock bagger shocks.

 

I gotta tell ya guys, these replies are not inspiring confidence......

 

I like progressive 940 Ultra touring shocks

 

its not rocket science at that weight you need stiffer springs and thicker oil, i went with the ness 1.5 lowering kit on Sg with the 21, and the thicker Se oil, it rides great IMO much bettter than stock1 better shocks are next on my list.

Mike

 

We weigh about the same and I've already posted just how bad the ride was on my new 2010 FLTRX with the lowered street glide shocks that came stock. My 2007 FLTR with OEM shocks were an inch longer and the ride was much better.
After looking around quite a bit I decided to go with the Ohlins by Motorcycle Metal and they have proven to be fantastic. The ride is awesome, never bottom out and Howard provides great service. You would have to go with his #3-#3 set-up to get the quality ride you're looking for. I sold my take-offs and that helped me with paying for them. It has been the best mod money ever spent.
Good luck with your decision. It took me awhile before deciding to spend that kind of money and once you do you'll never want to sell your bike.

 

Wes,
I just checked out Motorcyle Metal's website and I gotta say I like what I see but wow $$$$$$! Might have to think about that a little but it looks good.