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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I just saw the Ricor website . I was wondering how you like the product ,and what rear shocks you have. My ride is a 99 wide glide.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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What kind of tires did you go with? A ride is only as good as the rubber holding it to the ground.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Don't get me wrong , but suspension is only a 1 part of a bike handling great. You really need the whole package. Upgrading the brakes & tires are a must! Without them, your not taking full advantage of the suspension. my.02
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Metz 880's and YSS Z366 TRL, Sputhe, Ricor, Works triple rate spring kit, 15 W fork oil. All I can say if you have not experienced a good suspension set-up on your Harley, you don't know what your missing. And you don't have to ride hard to appreciate the difference, although the harder you ride the more you will appreciate it. Harley knows some of their customers don't care about suspension, but I'm guessing a lot of them do. I just posted what works for me, I believe it was 1800.00 well spent, good suspension is less tiring, safer, and a pleasure.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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P.S. Brakes are next, so far only braided lines. I agree totally that brakes are part of the package and I already got the tires I like Metz 880's.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Good to hear, I'm getting those tires this month as well. I just swapped my pads to EBC sintered, and they are very good. Big improvement over stock, not that that's saying much. Also I'm working on wrapping up the HD dual brake kit for the front. I've got high hopes for that kit.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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awesome advice there! thanks man!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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MZBuckey, Here's a writeup on the difference dual brakes makes. I also have ss braided lines, Lyndall Gold brake pads along with the dual set-up.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-no-fade.html
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Good to hear, I'm getting those tires this month as well. I just swapped my pads to EBC sintered, and they are very good. Big improvement over stock, not that that's saying much. Also I'm working on wrapping up the HD dual brake kit for the front. I've got high hopes for that kit.
 
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When you added all these changes, Did your bike retain the soft feel or does it now have a firmer sporty feel. How are things handled when 2 up. Been finding myself interested in the yss shocks that you picked up as well.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Ohlins HD215. 13.2", so a little longer..wanted more suspension travel and cornering clearance. Got them with black springs, I beleive.

http://www.ohlins.com/Motorcycle/Hid...0/Default.aspx


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Which rear shocks did you buy? Just curious. Yep, the stock front sucks, can you say pogo stick? lol.
 
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