Dyna rear shocks
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
I test rode the same model and was scraping the pegs so shock length is an issue I already know about
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
I am sorry but we are in a different time zone than you in AU. I started on e-Mails at 7:30 am our time and have replied to your questions. If that is not totally answering your questions than please just ask exactly what you want me to answer. I do have a pair of brand new black lines shocks I am re-valving for a customer apart right now and can take pictures specifically of that HD-774 & the HD-159 models if needed for a good reason. I am here all labor day weekend.
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
I also have a lrs and I've never even adjusted my rear shocks. 13,000 miles and I have no complaints at all. There's nothing wrong with exploring your options but it will be an expensive upgrade though so I would suggest you at least try the factory shocks with an open mind. I'm sure tin cup will chime in on this one and he has a lot of knowledge on this topic. I was actually just talking with him about suspension and brakes. It'll probably be a really long message cause there's a lot of info, but definitely worth the read. I'm pretty sure when Google needs to know something, it asks tin cup lol.
There are mixed reviews of the oem emulsion shocks but even if they were really good the length is an issue, at least for me
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
OP, I get what you are thinking, and as one who came from late model liter+ bikes, I immediately thought I was going to need an upgrade on the shocks, and eventually it will happen.
My suggestion is that you give the stock stuff 1000 miles of you wiping the chicken strips off the tires, and see what you think. My opinion is that you will be spending money elsewhere on the machine
My suggestion is that you give the stock stuff 1000 miles of you wiping the chicken strips off the tires, and see what you think. My opinion is that you will be spending money elsewhere on the machine
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
I wouldn't even call the factory oem shocks , shocks. More like 2 moving sticks. Anyone that has ever ridden performance bikes will always change the shocks. Its not only great for aggressive rides, it also smooths out the bumps entirely. It's night and day when you compare comfort between oem and aftermarket.
Forgot to answer your question.
1. LEGENDS is another brand, but I'd go air suspension if you choose them. That's what they are known for but they do have coil shocks.
2. Piggybacks functionally won't do much. The design of it is to cool off constant up and down movements like dirtbiking . Doesn't sound like you'll be knee dragging corner after corner on a track.
1. LEGENDS is another brand, but I'd go air suspension if you choose them. That's what they are known for but they do have coil shocks.
2. Piggybacks functionally won't do much. The design of it is to cool off constant up and down movements like dirtbiking . Doesn't sound like you'll be knee dragging corner after corner on a track.
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Road Captain
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From: Batcave
Pretty hard to answer questions from tomorrow. Remember talking to my wife on the phone from Aussie land, a bit weird with the time zones. From my experience with a Dyna Super Glide and a Dyna Low Rider, the L/R isn't as quick in curvy situations due to the bikes geometry. Did you test drive a L/R against a S/G on the same roads?
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I recently went with 13.3" rears and somehow I still scrape the damn pegs. Oh well.
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Arseclown are you in Sydney by any chance?
The stock emulsion shocks are pretty good, for HD standards they are excellent. They just lack length.
Scraping pegs can be solved in the short time with a set of tapered pegs like the thrasin supply co ones or from Speed Merchant, easy way to get another degree or two for cheap.
You can also use the bung king shock riser which bolts to the lower shock mount giving 1.75 inches more lift.
A good upgrade is these - http://hardcorecyclesinc.bigcartel.c...lack-91-17-fxd
they are made by Drag specialties. Nitrogen charged. Very similar to the stock but height adjustable and more importantly longer.
If you have cash to Burn. Terry Hay can have your bike transformed with Racetech stuff made to suit your weight, riding style etc.
The stock emulsion shocks are pretty good, for HD standards they are excellent. They just lack length.
Scraping pegs can be solved in the short time with a set of tapered pegs like the thrasin supply co ones or from Speed Merchant, easy way to get another degree or two for cheap.
You can also use the bung king shock riser which bolts to the lower shock mount giving 1.75 inches more lift.
A good upgrade is these - http://hardcorecyclesinc.bigcartel.c...lack-91-17-fxd
they are made by Drag specialties. Nitrogen charged. Very similar to the stock but height adjustable and more importantly longer.
If you have cash to Burn. Terry Hay can have your bike transformed with Racetech stuff made to suit your weight, riding style etc.
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From: Rocket City
I've heard good things about FOX shocks, plus they have been in the MX world for years
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...cks-for-harley
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...cks-for-harley