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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 09:30 PM
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Will air ride shocks from a 2014 Street Glide work on a 2015 Dyna? They both measure 12”. Wife complains about the rough ride and it’s cheaper to keep the wife in the long run
 
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Get a set of take off FXDF shocks for short money. Moco actually sold them as an upgrade for other models. Much, much better ride & control than the regular Dyna shocks. My OL is lil' miss "Princess & the Pea" & even she remarked on how nice the bike rode with them.
 
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Spend the money on a set of good coil over shocks like Bitubo, Ohlins, Pro Action , Etc…do it once
 
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I've had OEM air shocks on my 07 Dyna for over 60,000 miles. BIG improvement AFTER I changed the oil in them. HD oil is way too thick so I drained em and refilled with 10w fork oil, with the help of my Mighty Vac. Solo - 8 psi, 2 up - 15 psi.
 
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Originally Posted by TexasScooterTrash
I've had OEM air shocks on my 07 Dyna for over 60,000 miles. BIG improvement AFTER I changed the oil in them. HD oil is way too thick so I drained em and refilled with 10w fork oil, with the help of my Mighty Vac. Solo - 8 psi, 2 up - 15 psi.
Thats the answer I was looking for, thanks
 
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had the same issue. Stock shocks on my 2010 WG are complete ****. Got some Legend Revo-Arcs. Damn dude - should of done that a long time ago! They are money but money well spent. I just threw the stock shocks in the recycler. Don't wish those POS on anybody.
 
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Get the air shocks. I put them on my fat bob, makes a world of difference.
 
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I did Legend suspension and if I had to choose I would do rear first. But both after miles/time getting the rear dialed in and letting the front break in (took about 3k miles) she rides like a cat.

 
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