Why New Shocks?
Road Master
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From: USA
RE: Why New Shocks?
With a comfortable seat I now have and my stock shocks
I am very satisfied with my ride.
I would like to sit a little lower however I'm not going to take a chance
on messing up what I have now for a lower look.
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From: Davie, FL
RE: Why New Shocks?
ORIGINAL: anubisss
Ya got anything for a softail Howard?
Ya got anything for a softail Howard?
Road Warrior
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
RE: Why New Shocks?
ORIGINAL: Dynamite17
What's the attraction to new shocks on these bikes? Easy to do while on the lift!
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What's the attraction to new shocks on these bikes? Easy to do while on the lift!
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New shocks will do two things for you. 1. can adjust ride height up or down. 2. Adjust the spring and shock functionto fityour type of riding.
I strongly suggest to each new bike owner I meet that they replace the stock shocks. The usual response is that they feel "fine". But after they pick the appropriate replacement I often hear, "I didn't know they were so bad".
The other thing I strongly recommend Is gold valves from Race Tech. It's inexpensive, a fairly easy install, and makes a huge improvement in handeling and ride. Makes it ride like a whole new machine. Better than new rear shocks.
I believe a good handeling and riding machine is not just for the experianced hard rider. I'm an experianced rider, but apretty mellow rider. I don't bang through the canyons at top speed. I generally follow the speed limit and the flow of traffic. But I do like a good ride. And I can appreciate good handeling on the rare occasion when I need it.If your suspension is adequate for your average daily ride, what happens when you get in trouble and need to make emergency manouvers? You quickly overwhelm the capabilities of the machine, which will then quickly overwhelm your own abilities. You don't need sport bike handeling, but it should be better than adequate.
But, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
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From: Davie, FL
RE: Why New Shocks?
A great shock makes the rear of the bike not move up and down. The wheel moves and your frame does not. That is what a "Shock" does. You cannot get a $100 e-Bay shock to do that. It costs money to buy quality equipment. Most (99%) of the stuff sold for Harley is absolute junk the people in the Harley community are Brand Name Burned with the hype. If a rider was to experience the ride and handling of real suspension, than they would have something to compare to. Too much emphasis on chrome and not enough on performance.
Road Captain
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From: South Park, CO
RE: Why New Shocks?
ORIGINAL: FastHarley
A great shock makes the rear of the bike not move up and down. The wheel moves and your frame does not. That is what a "Shock" does. You cannot get a $100 e-Bay shock to do that. It costs money to buy quality equipment. Most (99%) of the stuff sold for Harley is absolute junk the people in the Harley community are Brand Name Burned with the hype. If a rider was to experience the ride and handling of real suspension, than they would have something to compare to. Too much emphasis on chrome and not enough on performance.
A great shock makes the rear of the bike not move up and down. The wheel moves and your frame does not. That is what a "Shock" does. You cannot get a $100 e-Bay shock to do that. It costs money to buy quality equipment. Most (99%) of the stuff sold for Harley is absolute junk the people in the Harley community are Brand Name Burned with the hype. If a rider was to experience the ride and handling of real suspension, than they would have something to compare to. Too much emphasis on chrome and not enough on performance.
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