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Old Jun 9, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Finally spent the money on some Ohlin rear shocks. After a 1,000 miles, I have to say that this is one of the best investments I have done to my '97 Ultra Classic. Read all the articles I could my hands on and then decided the HD 159's would be the ones. My wife absolutely gave her thumbs up after the proven tour ride was given. I highly recommend these shocks to anyone out there looking for a better ride for your scooter!! ??😎??. I tried to get pics on but, I guess that is a challenge for the iPhone??
 
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Ohlin know a thing or two. Maybe three too
 
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Fellow Ohlins owner here. Be aware that you will soon wonder about your forks, but don't worry, as their FKC101 cartridges are available! Jus' sayin'.....
 
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I got a shock at what they cost! LOL...
 
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I got a shock at what they cost! LOL...
They can always be swapped to another ride, or sold on. However you will not get a shock at just how well they ride!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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Fellow Ohlins owner here. Be aware that you will soon wonder about your forks, but don't worry, as their FKC101 cartridges are available! Jus' sayin'.....
You started this search! I have nothing but respect for your great words of how the Misses liked the ride!! Thank you!! ?😎
 
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I got a shock at what they cost! LOL...
Me too! That's why I did so much research. I was convinced that I was making the right decision. ?
 
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You started this search! I have nothing but respect for your great words of how the Misses liked the ride!! Thank you!! ?😎
Aw shucks!

Pleased to be of assistance....
 
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I know you have done the front forks with the Ohlin cartridges and I need to know if the improvement was as dramatic as it was with the rear shocks replacements? Did you do that yourself? Thanks!! ?
 
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