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So I have the standard air shocks that came on my 2014 Ultras Classic, are the Premium Touring Shocks much better / worth the money? or would it be better to just save some $$ up and get a set of progressive shocks looking for the best bang for the buck. Thanks for any info.
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So I have the standard air shocks that came on my 2014 Ultras Classic, are the Premium Touring Shocks much better / worth the money? or would it be better to just save some $$ up and get a set of progressive shocks looking for the best bang for the buck. Thanks for any info.
YMMV
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Call Jon at Horny Toad HD and get the individual 13" shocks from 17 CVO ultra (not the premium kit). They are super reasonable , under 370 shipped for me...BUT, upgrade your front at the same time. I have the progressive, got off amazon for under 400.
IMO you have to do both front and rear, and it will change your bike dramatically. If I had to do again, Id do the Legends cartridges in front, but was working on a budget at the time...
Good Luck!!!
IMO you have to do both front and rear, and it will change your bike dramatically. If I had to do again, Id do the Legends cartridges in front, but was working on a budget at the time...
Good Luck!!!
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I think you will find a much better ride if you change the shocks. Please make sure you consider your weight (plus passenger and luggage) when buying the shocks. I am 280 and my wife is 105 - so before luggage, that is already 385. The standard Progressive will not handle that sort of weight. You'll need the super heavy duty.
I can't comment on the Legends or others - but will agree that the Progressive will do a great job for you.
I can't comment on the Legends or others - but will agree that the Progressive will do a great job for you.
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opinions vary and my opinion is the premium shocks SUCK!!!
but at only 160lbs that may have been the problem.. no matter what I did
I experienced a very harsh ride on them and went with an air ride
but at only 160lbs that may have been the problem.. no matter what I did
I experienced a very harsh ride on them and went with an air ride
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You will find that 12" HD hand adjustable shock users hate them and 13" users love them.I bought them for My 2014 limited 2 years ago.Big improvement over air shocks.No more bottoming out.I now have a 2017 with stock hand adjustable shocks.Sold My 2014 shocks to a friend Who noticed the difference immediately riding two up.
