First Dyna, necessary mods?
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Ive only tried 2 pairs of shocks on my dyna, ps 490 13.5" and RWD rs-1 14". Hands down the RWD. I was very satisfied with the 490s till I tried something better. I have tried the ohlins black series piggy back on another dyna for a short ride, about the same. Both bikes has different mods, so I cant really make a fair comparison.
I have the ps cartridge in the fork and have nothing bad to say about them, however, when RWD release their cartridge I will swap them out for sure...
I have the ps cartridge in the fork and have nothing bad to say about them, however, when RWD release their cartridge I will swap them out for sure...
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Yea man haha it definitely needs to go, looking at a few different brands, I like the two-up style any brand recommendations?
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Chassis stabilizer i heard is a must i appreciate the recommendation👍🏻
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I can only speak for saddlemen because thats all Ive ever had, but I can say the difference from stock is worth twice what they charge for a new seat. Several other popular brands out there and Im sure theyre great, but after buying my first saddlemen I never felt the need to try something else. Im on # 3 and I just ordered one for the new LRS last night
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I can only speak for saddlemen because thats all Ive ever had, but I can say the difference from stock is worth twice what they charge for a new seat. Several other popular brands out there and Im sure theyre great, but after buying my first saddlemen I never felt the need to try something else. Im on # 3 and I just ordered one for the new LRS last night
I was looking at the saddlemen seats for the look alone i was going to pay the price good to know they are good quality much appreciated 👍🏻
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Thanks man, i was actually looking for a set of mid controls if i wanted to switch it up do you have any recommendations because i was having a hard time finding some and I'd rather spend money on quality then get something that might crap out on me
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I love the mid controls on my Dyna. Of course I'm 5' 7". I would probably source OEM mid control parts but that's just me.
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Thanks for the response man, and Okay I'll see if i can find any in time would eventually like to get the mids back, but just as a side note are there any aftermarket brands that you know off hand or there really are no great aftermarket mids for this bike?