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Jul 15, 2009 | 08:55 AM

#11

trip20

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Originally Posted by sibur

I recently bought an 05 FXDX, and just finished the Stage 1, bike runs great, then I noticed the left rear shock is leaking. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

I had a leaky rear shock -- see this thread. Ended up being covered under warranty though.

Jul 15, 2009 | 09:34 AM

#12

Jay Risk

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Ohlins makes a shock that was originally marketed for the FXDX(the set up instructions are titled Harley Davidson FXDX)which I put on my StreetBob and have written about on this forum- fantastic shocks. Fully adjustable. Ohlins 36PRCLB 340mm or 13.4" out of the box with another 1/2" length adjustment possible. Any Ohlins dealer will set up the springs for your weight and riding style. I used Howard Messner who was great to work with. The Ohlins have a nitrogen external reservoir and are adjustable for compression, rebound, pre-load and length. Shock stroke is 88 mm or 3.46". Price is around $1450/pair. Expensive but I'm glad I scraped the bottom of my bank account to get them- I can't believe the difference in the ride. Jay

Jul 15, 2009 | 12:06 PM

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sibur

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From: Erie,Pa

Dang $1450, I'm sure they are real nice but my pockets aren't that deep. The OEMS should be rebuildable for what they cost.

Jul 15, 2009 | 08:44 PM

#14

gregbenner

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+1, 2 and 3. Stock OEM shocks are very low quality.

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Originally Posted by madden23

Works, Ohlins 36E, and YSS Z 366 TRL are all in the same price range 650+/- they are all sprung for your weight and riding style, all are rebuildable(every 30K) and are all IMO better alternatives to the oem shocks for the same price.