There are allot of 09-13 TGs still out there that have been and still are ridden allot.
The intent of this post was to share what I did to my 11 TG and my results.
This is not to say one modification or product is better, just my thoughts on my results with the products I chose to use. I am sure others have had different results.
As far as using a wire tie to assist in setting pre-load. It was a simple install, simple visual aid and simple to remove when done. When I check my pre-load again, I will still use them.
I hope others do some suspension changes and also post results up. These TGs are a different animal and it is good that folks that make aftermarket parts are seeing them as a market and are truly interested in our results with their products.

 

Dennis thanks for sharing. You've given sage advice and valuable info to the triglide community for a long time. Even though it may feel like some of your efforts are unappreciated, there are still some folks around who do appreciate you.

 

There was no intent to offend. It is very much appreciated that you share your experiences with the Bitubo shocks and the AK-20's.

The reasons I shared about using the bumper to check preload instead of a zip tie are a few:

It is a possibility, when removing the zip tie that the shock shaft would get scratched. If the shaft is scratched, the shaft seal is likely to be damaged and start leaking.


When using a zip tie, if the shock bottoms hard while testing, it will drive the zip tie into the seal and damage it...and not be covered under warranty, since Bitubo says to use the bumper to check preload.


The biggest reason I posted it is, not to criticize you, or try and tell you what to do, but because others are reading this thread, and I wanted to save them the time and $ they will waste if they damage their shocks using a zip tie instead of the bumper.