2014 Low Rider
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I've made a lot of upgrades over the past month, but I think the best bang for the buck upgrade is the rear shocks. I changed to 13.5 Hagon shocks and the ride quality was night and day different. It feels like a totally different bike now for the better.
I encourage you guys that are considering rear shock upgrades to move forward. You don't have to go to 13.5, but the stock shocks felt like riding a hardtail in comparison to these new shocks. They are very reasonable money wise as well. I only paid 230 shipped for these.
Did you do the job yourself? Just curious. Upgrading rear shocks is something I have strongly considered but not yet done. Did you do anything to the forks?
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It wasn't hard, but being able to get the bike lifted the right height is somewhat challenging.
I haven't touched the forks yet, but I have been researching options. The shocks alone made a HUGE difference. The ride and handling are so much better it's inconceivable to me how MoCo could seriously let bikes out of the showroom with the stock rear suspension.
My next mod is attempting to vinyl wrap the tank in carbon fiber. I've got the supplies ordered and waiting for them. It will probably be next weekend before I start.
Last edited by SquishyLowRider; May 12, 2016 at 01:43 PM.
If you're ever interested in some luggage options we got bags for that bike: https://www.vikingbags.com/dyna-low-...cle-saddlebags
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I haven't noticed it heating up, but I'll check it out on the next ride.
Edit: I just got back from a short ride. The bottom mounting point was a little warm, not bad at all, but the shock itself was not warm at all.
Last edited by SquishyLowRider; May 12, 2016 at 04:44 PM.
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[/QUOTE]My next mod is attempting to vinyl wrap the tank in carbon fiber. I've got the supplies ordered and waiting for them. It will probably be next weekend before I start.[/QUOTE]
Be sure to keep us posted on how that goes.
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I played around with it tonight to get a feel for the material. It's got potential.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15139869
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15139869
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If you're ever interested in some luggage options we got bags for that bike: https://www.vikingbags.com/dyna-low-...cle-saddlebags
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Took the day off from work today and headed out for a real nice ride. 7200 miles. Going to ride Sat and Sun as well. Been a while since I have three days in a row of good riding weather.