street bob suspension questions
I saw a post of a dealership selling a member 30w fork oil. That might be a bit stiffer than what you want though. I am going to try 20w this spring. My dyna nose dives just way too much with the stock oil. I don't mind a stiffer ride up front. As far as the rear goes I have heard and read great things about progressives and may try those out this spring as well. Subscribing
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Indiana
I run Progressive 440 shocks and Progressive springs up front, also added polyurethane bushings and the difference was unreal. I kept the bike at the stock height as I went to a wider tire and had clearance issues so didn't want to take a chance. Very happy with the set up....
LOSER
Joined: May 2010
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From: Williamston, NC
thank you everyone for the fast replies.
the first suspension i found was the burly set up and read about it and what not, did some more looking but kept thinkin that i would wanna go with it instead of other setups. so i think im gunna stick with that. good to hear that they are decent at least. sure, gunna be a bit more stiff, but im ok with that.
so what about the intimidators WITH the burly front springs. is that a possibility or is that just not needed? also, when i go with the drop ins, should i change the fork oil at the same time to something different?
and robbie, glad to hear you run the burly set up, cuz ive been eye humping your bike on all these posts ive been reading. i really like your set up. lotta nice bikes on here but yours stands out to me cuz thats kinda the ideas i have with mine when i get it, in due time. but i promise i will make mine different, dont wanna copy ya. lol
the first suspension i found was the burly set up and read about it and what not, did some more looking but kept thinkin that i would wanna go with it instead of other setups. so i think im gunna stick with that. good to hear that they are decent at least. sure, gunna be a bit more stiff, but im ok with that.
so what about the intimidators WITH the burly front springs. is that a possibility or is that just not needed? also, when i go with the drop ins, should i change the fork oil at the same time to something different?
and robbie, glad to hear you run the burly set up, cuz ive been eye humping your bike on all these posts ive been reading. i really like your set up. lotta nice bikes on here but yours stands out to me cuz thats kinda the ideas i have with mine when i get it, in due time. but i promise i will make mine different, dont wanna copy ya. lol
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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To each his own, but...
I found going with Ohlins shocks in the rear, dual front Brembo brakes, and Ohlins 30mm drop-in cartridges in the front have made all the difference in the world in handling. I ride 2 up cross country, solo on Tail of the Dragon, and a lot of riding on Chicago city streets with craters for potholes. I think you'd be interested in looking at MotorcycleMetal.com website for suspension ideas for your StreetBob. There's a sweet front end package to add dual brakes and cartridge forks I'd look at, if I were building my dream bike. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. Jay
I found going with Ohlins shocks in the rear, dual front Brembo brakes, and Ohlins 30mm drop-in cartridges in the front have made all the difference in the world in handling. I ride 2 up cross country, solo on Tail of the Dragon, and a lot of riding on Chicago city streets with craters for potholes. I think you'd be interested in looking at MotorcycleMetal.com website for suspension ideas for your StreetBob. There's a sweet front end package to add dual brakes and cartridge forks I'd look at, if I were building my dream bike. Good luck in whatever you decide to do. Jay
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 995
Likes: 2
From: Canada
Burly Slammer kit in the back and drop in's out front 20W fork oil, the ride is not plush but I can put on over 500kms in a day and not kill myself, corners on rails, or as much as a Dyna can be on rails. You wont be sorry you went with the Burly kit. Great look as well.
Burly is a good set up, i believe Progressive makes it, i run a Progressive drop in and 11 in 412's in the back, i've used Progressive for years and never had a problem, you'll read posts about Ricor or Works suspensions and those are great set ups, i've tried them and still went back to set ups i know, wasted a lot of money in the process, good luck and post pics
Last edited by Hot; Jan 30, 2012 at 02:01 PM.
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