Dyna shocks
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Lancaster, CA.
I used Racetech Gold Valves with my stock springs. Big improvement. The jarring/harshness of the stock suspension is greatly improved. A lot of people claim further improvement can be had using Racetech's single rate springs. If your budget allows you could opt for a set of Ohlins cartridges. I'm very happy with the Gold Valves.
I put 12" 444's on mine. If I could do it over again I would do 13", but in something higher end. I hit a small pothole last month at slower speeds, maybe 35 mph, and the jolt was so strong up my spine I heard a slight crack in the base of my skull. I had a minor headache and pressure there for the next 3 days. It went away of course, but fear hitting anything again as Im sure its a weak spot from now on.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 587
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From: Stockholm
Hello dear Riders,
I ended up with Öhlins 36e on my FXDL and have adjusted them to a "sag",
(i. e. adjusted the preload affecting the distance between the end of the swingarm and the rear
part of the frame, which occurs between a lifted position and a position
with myself on the bike), of 30 mm - thus following the manual which recommends a sag
between 25-35 mm. As the manual is unspecific, both about what bike and what type of Öhlins
shock it is describing, I have a request about a more specific sag distance, and I am
hoping someone here has experience from using Öhlins on a Harley.
For those of you who, just as myself, got tired of feeling bumps destroying the body joints, I
can recomend Öhlins. The difference is amazing and for the first time I can now ride over those awful
bumps without worries for neck pain later.
Any advice about what sag is the best on a Dyna is much appreciated.
I ended up with Öhlins 36e on my FXDL and have adjusted them to a "sag",
(i. e. adjusted the preload affecting the distance between the end of the swingarm and the rear
part of the frame, which occurs between a lifted position and a position
with myself on the bike), of 30 mm - thus following the manual which recommends a sag
between 25-35 mm. As the manual is unspecific, both about what bike and what type of Öhlins
shock it is describing, I have a request about a more specific sag distance, and I am
hoping someone here has experience from using Öhlins on a Harley.
For those of you who, just as myself, got tired of feeling bumps destroying the body joints, I
can recomend Öhlins. The difference is amazing and for the first time I can now ride over those awful
bumps without worries for neck pain later.
Any advice about what sag is the best on a Dyna is much appreciated.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 30
Likes: 13
From: So.Brooklyn
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 30
Likes: 13
From: So.Brooklyn
Hello dear Riders,
I ended up with Öhlins 36e on my FXDL and have adjusted them to a "sag",
(i. e. adjusted the preload affecting the distance between the end of the swingarm and the rear
part of the frame, which occurs between a lifted position and a position
with myself on the bike), of 30 mm - thus following the manual which recommends a sag
between 25-35 mm. As the manual is unspecific, both about what bike and what type of Öhlins
shock it is describing, I have a request about a more specific sag distance, and I am
hoping someone here has experience from using Öhlins on a Harley.
For those of you who, just as myself, got tired of feeling bumps destroying the body joints, I
can recomend Öhlins. The difference is amazing and for the first time I can now ride over those awful
bumps without worries for neck pain later.
Any advice about what sag is the best on a Dyna is much appreciated.
I ended up with Öhlins 36e on my FXDL and have adjusted them to a "sag",
(i. e. adjusted the preload affecting the distance between the end of the swingarm and the rear
part of the frame, which occurs between a lifted position and a position
with myself on the bike), of 30 mm - thus following the manual which recommends a sag
between 25-35 mm. As the manual is unspecific, both about what bike and what type of Öhlins
shock it is describing, I have a request about a more specific sag distance, and I am
hoping someone here has experience from using Öhlins on a Harley.
For those of you who, just as myself, got tired of feeling bumps destroying the body joints, I
can recomend Öhlins. The difference is amazing and for the first time I can now ride over those awful
bumps without worries for neck pain later.
Any advice about what sag is the best on a Dyna is much appreciated.
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 3,072
Likes: 1,726
From: Dallas, Texas
Keep it simple. I've been running Bagger air shocks on my 07 Dyna for 8 years and lovein it. Look for take-offs on ebay , 2 schraider valves and get 1 quart if Shock oil 10 w. (With the Low Rider, lowered Street Glide air shocks will work perfectly.) 1st order of business - drain the shock oil out. Remove the air fittings and suspend them UPSIDE DOWN over a catch can. Let then drain for 1 day. 2nd order of business - Refill with 10 w shock oil (fork oil) slowly. I put hose barbed fittings on and refilled 8 oz in each shock with a Mighty Vac. To adjust the air pressure, use a Bagger shock air pump. DO NOT use air hose like filling a tire, it will blow the seals to hell. Run em with 5-8 psi your neck will thank you. I run 5 psi solo and 10 psi 2 up.