Softail Suspension
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Softail Suspension
Talked to a friend of mine today that owned a Fat Boy. He traded it in on a VROD recently. He said that after long rides he couldn't take the harshness of the Softail ride. Said that unlike the Dynas, which have the external shocks, the Softails don't have real shocks. He said he'd never buy one again. Obviously a bad experience for him. But is this a common opinion about the Softail family?
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RE: Softail Suspension
As a former Fatboy owner I say it must be a personal thing. I am not very tall (5'8") and about 200lbs, with the shocks adjusted for two up riding I was able to ride 400+ miles a day without discomfort. I'll say me new SG is more comfortable but the Fatboy was always a good ride.
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RE: Softail Suspension
ORIGINAL: pococj
Well gosh and gee whillakers, Andy! Ya mean them hydraulic thingies underneath the frame ain't "real" shocks? Wunder whut they izz?
Well gosh and gee whillakers, Andy! Ya mean them hydraulic thingies underneath the frame ain't "real" shocks? Wunder whut they izz?
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RE: Softail Suspension
ORIGINAL: MikeK02048
Talked to a friend of mine today that owned a Fat Boy. He traded it in on a VROD recently. He said that after long rides he couldn't take the harshness of the Softail ride. Said that unlike the Dynas, which have the external shocks, the Softails don't have real shocks. He said he'd never buy one again. Obviously a bad experience for him. But is this a common opinion about the Softail family?
Talked to a friend of mine today that owned a Fat Boy. He traded it in on a VROD recently. He said that after long rides he couldn't take the harshness of the Softail ride. Said that unlike the Dynas, which have the external shocks, the Softails don't have real shocks. He said he'd never buy one again. Obviously a bad experience for him. But is this a common opinion about the Softail family?
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RE: Softail Suspension
Sorry, didn't mean to **** anyone off. Just asking a question, BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER. I guess I do now.
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RE: Softail Suspension
Evening mikeK02048 ,The shocks mount to the lower swing arm up underneath the bike. You can remove the shocks and adjust the rebound (stiffness of the spring ) TO help with the comfort of the ride----tighten the spring for a firmer ride & loosen to soften ride----you also have MANY options of aftermarket shocks that change the ride. You have to jack up rear of bike, with tire hanging just barley support rear wheel, remove shocks, put in vice, press down just abit (1/6th to 1/8 inch) , remove spring clip with pick tool , release tension on shock, loosen adjustment nut & turn spring tension (Washer Ill call it) to adjust you support of the ride. Hope this helped. have a great day.
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