Modestly priced two up shocks
Modestly priced two up shocks
The wife told me she's thinking of selling her bike due to lack of riding and a desire for more spending cash. This means I either make the dyna more comfortable for her or get a touring...or talk her our of the silly idea - which is my main plan, but Id like to be prepared for the worst.
So I got a sundowner that I plan on replacing with a mustang so that covers the seat. The next thing is shocks.
I know the ohlins are good but I was hoping to spend around $200-300.
So does anyone have experience with some 2up dyna shocks? We would either putter around town, do a poker run, or possibly take an hour or two trip somewhere. We won't be on this for an extended period.
So I got a sundowner that I plan on replacing with a mustang so that covers the seat. The next thing is shocks.
I know the ohlins are good but I was hoping to spend around $200-300.
So does anyone have experience with some 2up dyna shocks? We would either putter around town, do a poker run, or possibly take an hour or two trip somewhere. We won't be on this for an extended period.
Maybe consider Progressive 412s. Good (not great, only pre-load adjustable) basic shocks for the price and come in several different lengths, and a 'regular' or a 'heavy-duty' spring.
I recall there's a chart somewhere on their site which sets out recommendations re which spring based on rider weight/intended load/the percentage of two-up riding etc you plan to do etc.
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I recall there's a chart somewhere on their site which sets out recommendations re which spring based on rider weight/intended load/the percentage of two-up riding etc you plan to do etc.
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Look for some take-off FXDF shocks. HD sells 'em as "Premium Profile Low Rear Suspension Kit", p/n 54619-08. $429 new from HD or $100-$200 for take-offs on ebay.
I go about 225 & the missus ain't no light weight. Rides & handles damned nice, 2-up, with the preload set on 3.
I go about 225 & the missus ain't no light weight. Rides & handles damned nice, 2-up, with the preload set on 3.
Last edited by Carl '69; Sep 3, 2016 at 12:04 AM.
Hagon 2810.
$355 + tax shipped from cali made the same day with free 2 day ups shipping...
That gets you adjustable dampening too. Holds 460lbs of people without issues.
You can get them a little cheaper from the 1 east coast seller but you have to wait a few weeks for them.
Christina knows what she's doing and set me up right.
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$355 + tax shipped from cali made the same day with free 2 day ups shipping...
That gets you adjustable dampening too. Holds 460lbs of people without issues.
You can get them a little cheaper from the 1 east coast seller but you have to wait a few weeks for them.
Christina knows what she's doing and set me up right.
<b>(760)798-8015</b>
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Mustang vintage wide is the seat to keep the ol lady happy..........though when she isn't riding I swap it out.
I have works shocks and love them but as the other guy said Hagon is a little cheaper and I haven't seen a single negative review on them from the guys on here running them
I have works shocks and love them but as the other guy said Hagon is a little cheaper and I haven't seen a single negative review on them from the guys on here running them
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I've looked up all the shocks ya'll have mentioned and I found some FXDF ones for a good price, so I think I'm going to pick them up after I pay bills (1st of the month blues). The Hagons don't look bad, but they're still like $400. I have considered the Progressive 412s, and that was my next question was HD or not...but I think thanks to seniorsuperglide I might go HD if I go that route. These are a close second to the FXDF (If they'll fit).
The seat I'm leaning towards is the Le Pera Daytona 2up seat. This has some good looks, plus the carpet and bumpers on the bottom to not scratch my paint. I was hoping to pick up the Mustang Squareback, but I called Mustang this morning and they don't offer it in my years, just the newer ones. I wanted to pick up a decent seat for 2up because although I have a sundowner with the passenger pillion, I hate the way the pillion looks while solo and when I take it off I end up with scratches in my paint.
I've looked up all the shocks ya'll have mentioned and I found some FXDF ones for a good price, so I think I'm going to pick them up after I pay bills (1st of the month blues). The Hagons don't look bad, but they're still like $400. I have considered the Progressive 412s, and that was my next question was HD or not...but I think thanks to seniorsuperglide I might go HD if I go that route. These are a close second to the FXDF (If they'll fit).
The seat I'm leaning towards is the Le Pera Daytona 2up seat. This has some good looks, plus the carpet and bumpers on the bottom to not scratch my paint. I was hoping to pick up the Mustang Squareback, but I called Mustang this morning and they don't offer it in my years, just the newer ones. I wanted to pick up a decent seat for 2up because although I have a sundowner with the passenger pillion, I hate the way the pillion looks while solo and when I take it off I end up with scratches in my paint.
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