Anybody heard of or used Terry Cable shocks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Out and about
Looks like shocks only come in two length, 12'' and 13.2''. If you read the spring explanation it tells you "total weight of rider(s)" to determine what spring you need.
Personally, I wouldn't spend $800 for a one size fits all non adjustable shock when there are fully adjustable shocks with different lengths available from internationally known manufacturers for not much more. JMO.
Personally, I wouldn't spend $800 for a one size fits all non adjustable shock when there are fully adjustable shocks with different lengths available from internationally known manufacturers for not much more. JMO.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Calgary, AB
I will admit that I paid rally special pricing and the discount was substantial. adjustability is a non issue as I only ride solo. for the money I paid for these shocks and how well they work I am more than happy with them.
*for some reason I still can't attach the pics* dunno whats the problem.
*for some reason I still can't attach the pics* dunno whats the problem.
Stage II
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Florida
TC Shocks
Nathanw,
TC shocks has three weight classes. Each takes a different spring weight. The shocks also have 2 stages in damping. They also have adjustability in the set up, to set up the correct sag. Go to terrycable.com for more info.
TC shocks has three weight classes. Each takes a different spring weight. The shocks also have 2 stages in damping. They also have adjustability in the set up, to set up the correct sag. Go to terrycable.com for more info.
Stage II
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Florida
Terry Cable Shocks
Nathanw,
It's the combination of the damping and the spring rate that's specially working for each individual body weight. There are several spring rates to fit all weight combinations. (Light to heavy) The idea is to use the lightest spring rate per customers weight. The spring rate allows your weight to use the top part of the travel for a smooth ride and when a larger than normal bump is encountered, the shock is compressed further and the second part of the damping is engaged that slows down the vertical movement, preventing you from bottoming out. If the shock were single stage damping a firmer spring rate would be needed and the shock would ride firmer throughout it's travel, like a one size fits all or worse. If the softer spring rate were used, you would bottom out for sure. This combination allows a comfortable ride in normal conditions. This new combination eliminates the one size fits all theory. After all of this, there is an adjuster at the bottom of each shock to get the sag height dialed in. This is the next generation in coil over shocks.
It's the combination of the damping and the spring rate that's specially working for each individual body weight. There are several spring rates to fit all weight combinations. (Light to heavy) The idea is to use the lightest spring rate per customers weight. The spring rate allows your weight to use the top part of the travel for a smooth ride and when a larger than normal bump is encountered, the shock is compressed further and the second part of the damping is engaged that slows down the vertical movement, preventing you from bottoming out. If the shock were single stage damping a firmer spring rate would be needed and the shock would ride firmer throughout it's travel, like a one size fits all or worse. If the softer spring rate were used, you would bottom out for sure. This combination allows a comfortable ride in normal conditions. This new combination eliminates the one size fits all theory. After all of this, there is an adjuster at the bottom of each shock to get the sag height dialed in. This is the next generation in coil over shocks.
Novice
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 23
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From: Sisters, OR
So I finally pulled the trigger and had Terry install these shocks on my 09 ultra yesterday while visiting Carson City HD. My riding buddy had him do the same on his 11 RG. I ride solo and he rides two up with his wife. We left Carson City for the return ride to Reno. I found myself riding through the rough in the road that I usually avoided just because I couldn't believe what I was experiencing. The smoothest, most comfortable and controlled ride I have ever felt on a touring bike. When we got back into Reno and stopped for our first traffic light my buddy and his wife told me they were so surprised by the performance of the suspension they thought they were on a different bike. Of all the upgrades I have done to this bike these shocks are money well spent. They have exceeded my expectations. I cannot believe I kept those worthless air shocks for 62,000 miles.
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