I'm looking for specific recommendations for upgrading the suspension on my Road Glide Ultra to support additional weight beyond the GVWR.

My wife and I don't ride two-up on this bike because combined, we're about 100lbs over the limit. However, this weekend she expressed interest in being a passenger again, and it's all about making her happy.

I'm imagining progressive springs in the rear and the fork, and possibly replacing the rear shock.
Any specific products you have experience with?
Any parts I'm overlooking?

Thanks!

FYI, I don't need recommendations about losing weight. We prefer to get our medical advice from our physicians

 

We load our bike pretty heavy for long trips. We've put progressive mono tube suspension in the front end and Ohlins shocks on the rear. I also run an extra 5 lbs. in the rear tire. This is on a 2010 ultra classic.

 

So do you listen to & take that advice?

 

Tommy, when people tell you to stop being a dick, do you listen & take their advice?

 

Progressive makes HD (Heavy Duty) shocks. Their customer service is also very good, I would look them up online and give them a call. The mono tube upgrade to the front suspension is also recommended, much better then stock. Give them a call, I think you will find what you need. Good luck.

 

+1 on that, really not a needed comment. Guy gave a disclaimer, answer the question or move along.

 

Just another Californian wondering why his state is so picked on by the rest of us...

 

Why? 'Cause we keep our weight in check?

I don't want to be a dick either but if my weight was exceeding the caps of my bike, I'd look at where I can lose weight myself before looking to upgrade bike components.

OP and his wife are 100 lbs over the max combined. Lose 50 each...done.

 

There's at least one dick in every thread. What's the odds two have shown up on the first page of this thread and they're both from the that same lame broke *** state of Cali.

I actually think it's great that Californians keep their weight down I just wish their IQ' didn't always match.

 

Hmm. Also in the category of unneeded responses...... Doesn't want to "be a dick" but chooses so anyway.

While I agree with you for the most part, there are still plenty of exceptions to the rule.......