Replacement for late touring bikes
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Replacement shocks for late touring bikes
Looking into upgrading rear suspension to Progressives or Ohlins....Any experience with either setup? Thanks for your feedback. D.
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You show a photo of two of you riding and your name gives us a clue. IMHO when riding together the two of you get quite different riding experiences. I can't speak for Progressive, but I and Mrs B have been riding around for 8 years on our custom-built Ohlins. As a member of HDF we have a sponsor who offers discounts on them, also builds more versions than Ohlins do themselves. Howard of Motorcycle Metal has been building shocks for Harleys since before Ohlins started doing so! Give him a call - Laura will love ya for doing so!
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Thank you Mr & Mrs B for your feedback and I'm sure the bride will love it ....I heard great reviews on Ohlins from talking to riders during bike rallies, friends, and our forums thread. I will call Howard about fitment and his comments about his shocks. Thanks again, best, D.
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I can save you about $600-$700ish!
Skip the Progressive, and go Stright to Ohlins!
I had the Progressive 940s (944's came after) and they were for sure better then the stock 12" shocks that came with my Rig. My stockers would not hold air and I had to add everyday!
I finally got the Ohlins 2-2As and couldn't be more stoked!
NOW, you owe me the first round.
YB
Skip the Progressive, and go Stright to Ohlins!
I had the Progressive 940s (944's came after) and they were for sure better then the stock 12" shocks that came with my Rig. My stockers would not hold air and I had to add everyday!
I finally got the Ohlins 2-2As and couldn't be more stoked!
NOW, you owe me the first round.
YB
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I have Ohlins on my 2014 SG. Massive improvement.
Now I need to improve the forks. Any suggestions? Is the Progressive mono tube set up good on the front end?
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Now I need to improve the forks. Any suggestions? Is the Progressive mono tube set up good on the front end?
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You have them out back, you can have them up front! Ohlins now make FKC102 fork cartridges for 49mm forks (FKC101 for 41mm forks). Your favourite dealer can supply, or call Howard at HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal.
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