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May 3, 2016 | 07:06 PM

#851

ATIMER

Stage II

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by multihdrdr

Went to a "Swap Meet" yesterday (Sunday). There on a table in the middle of a Drive-in Theater was a "S" fairing...already at a swap meet.

Don't know how much, wasn't interested...Should have taken a photo tho...Kinda Sad, but it's the "circle of life"

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I picked up an "S" fairing at a swap meet here in Florida for my older Dyna. Not knowing what model it was from. Must had been fate I bought a new Dyna Low Rider S a couple weeks later... So now I have an extra.

May 3, 2016 | 07:09 PM

#852

ATIMER

Stage II

Joined: Apr 2016

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc4545

What's the verdict on the rear shocks? I'm looking at getting the Progressive 444 for my FXDF, I can get these HD shocks for almost $100 less (with coupons I have at the dealer).

I swapped my factory HD Dyna S rear shocks for Progressive 444. Happy I did, no more scrapping foot pegs with the added ground clearance and as you've probably already heard Progressive 444 are great shocks.

May 3, 2016 | 09:15 PM

#853

NorthWestern

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From: Inland NW

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Originally Posted by Renardfx

Hi, looking for a duo seat instead the solo one. But want to keep the "s" Design + have my wife happy. Possible? Any advices?
Thanks

I got the Leather Badlander. I am waiting for the backordered bumper kit to show on Thurs so I can put the damned thing on.

Happy wife + Badlander?? It is looking doubtful. I might get the C&C.

Badlander was the closest stock looking seat I could find.

May 3, 2016 | 10:40 PM

#854

cudacrazy73

Intermediate

Joined: Jun 2014

Posts: 37

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From: Winnipeg Manitoba

Any of you guys who switched to braided brake lines, did you notice a difference in stopping power? Love my bike but these brakes sure seem **** poor.

May 4, 2016 | 02:40 AM

#855

Shaved Ice

Road Warrior

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 1,926

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by cudacrazy73

Any of you guys who switched to braided brake lines, did you notice a difference in stopping power? Love my bike but these brakes sure seem **** poor.

Mine got better after a few hundred miles. Still plan on eventually getting braided lines and better pads...

May 4, 2016 | 03:57 AM

#856

sempai

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Joined: Mar 2016

Posts: 50

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From: Italy, North, Turin

......one of the first in Italy ...... 117 c.i., RDS slant, etc etc

Last edited by sempai; May 4, 2016 at 04:21 AM.

May 4, 2016 | 09:05 AM

#857

Doc4545

Tourer

Joined: Jul 2009

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From: Near Denver

Thanks for the reply ATIMER! As much as I really like my Fat Bob if finances allowed I'd get an S in a heartbeat.

May 4, 2016 | 09:38 AM

#858

rockon

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

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From: Conifer, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc4545

Thanks for the reply ATIMER! As much as I really like my Fat Bob if finances allowed I'd get an S in a heartbeat.

FWIW, the S shocks are much better than the usual Dyna shocks, even though they're built by the same company (Showa)...like a cloud over bumps compared to my old Progressive 412's (which were the same size as stock), yet they feel very planted when cornering...impressive for factory shocks. Good enough that they're low on my priority list of parts to replace...after exhaust, fuel mgmt, risers, taillight relocation, bags, fairing, etc.

Part of the reason ATIMER perceives improvement with the 444's is it sounds like he got taller 444's and isn't scraping pegs anymore, which isn't a knock on the S shocks engineering, but their height (lack of) and our bikes' already low cornering angles. Longer shock, more travel, better ride...

All that aside, if you're looking for new shocks I'd skip the S parts. Progressive isn't a bad place to start, but Works, Ricor, or Ohlins are even better if you plan on keeping your bike for any length of time.

Last edited by rockon; May 4, 2016 at 09:42 AM.

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May 4, 2016 | 12:03 PM

#859

JCleary

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: NorCal

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockon

I agree. It's the best riding stock Harley I've ever had. I don't cringe going over bumps like on my '04 Road King, '10 Street Glide, '11 Street Bob, and '13 Road glide. On all but the Road King I swapped out shocks almost immediately. I plan to wait for a bit with this bike, as my back feels fine after a ride.

I would like some 13.5-14" shocks for cornering clearance however. And maybe some regular mids 'cause they don't touch down as soon...

May 4, 2016 | 01:08 PM

#860

tcarson84

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From: charleston wv

Jcleary if you swap out your more forward mids keep me in mind I would like to buy the more forward ones I don't think I wanna go full forward controls but where I'm tall my regular mids have my knees up too high I would offer to trade but as my bike is old I'm sure you would want newer mids than the ones I have