M8 shocks
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pardon my ignorance, but what bike came stock with the 13'' hand adjustable premium shocks? as far as I am aware, the only premium hand adjustables that were sold oem were the low versions.
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As far as I know the 2017s are the only ones to get the standard length shocks with the FLHTCU, my interest, and other Tour Pak Baggers other than the Low models. I believe the shocks themselves have been around for a number of years but they are new to me.
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that's what I thought.
i can't imagine that they would have just taken the same shock and changed the part number. unfortunately, if there is a change, we, as end users, don't often get the benefit of finding out just what the change is. did they change the valving? spring rate? etc.... would be nice to know.
i can't imagine that they would have just taken the same shock and changed the part number. unfortunately, if there is a change, we, as end users, don't often get the benefit of finding out just what the change is. did they change the valving? spring rate? etc.... would be nice to know.
Last edited by skratch; Sep 19, 2016 at 06:26 AM.
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that's what I thought.
i can't imagine that they would have just taken the same shock and changed the part number. unfortunately, if there is a change, we, as end users, don't often get the benefit of finding out just what the change is. did they change the valving? spring rate? etc.... would be nice to know.
i can't imagine that they would have just taken the same shock and changed the part number. unfortunately, if there is a change, we, as end users, don't often get the benefit of finding out just what the change is. did they change the valving? spring rate? etc.... would be nice to know.
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Well, I received my new Hand Adjustable Premium Shocks, standard length. First impression;
- Out the box I noticed that I received the right side shock with the more closely wound springs reputed to ride more harshly but with an Ultra w/Tour Pak and me weighing 255lbs it wasn't an issue; and if it was I've seen on YouTube where someone successfully cut off 3 of the closely wound coils to soften up the ride.
- Definitely smother than the air shocks.
- Reduced "pogoing" during acceleration noticeably.
- Reduced brake dive during light to moderate braking noticeably.
- Less wallowing in curves, inspires higher speeds and more lean angle.
- Total of 36 clicks, 19 full clicks ( make mark on the shaft of the handle with nail-set to more easily identify 1 Full Turn. I'm at 14 full turns, 300lbs, for me and my usual load. I think that the Half Turn clicks are useful to fine tune your baseline settings.
- Printed out adjustment table and highlighted the clicks to accommodate a few different loads; solo and eventually solo/packed and with wife and wife/packed.
- Convinced me to order Ricor Intiminators much sooner than I planned.
Planing a 450 mile round trip soon and will be anxious to see if they loosen up any.
Well worth the $482.00, w/shipping, from Surdyke.
S/F,
TG
- Out the box I noticed that I received the right side shock with the more closely wound springs reputed to ride more harshly but with an Ultra w/Tour Pak and me weighing 255lbs it wasn't an issue; and if it was I've seen on YouTube where someone successfully cut off 3 of the closely wound coils to soften up the ride.
- Definitely smother than the air shocks.
- Reduced "pogoing" during acceleration noticeably.
- Reduced brake dive during light to moderate braking noticeably.
- Less wallowing in curves, inspires higher speeds and more lean angle.
- Total of 36 clicks, 19 full clicks ( make mark on the shaft of the handle with nail-set to more easily identify 1 Full Turn. I'm at 14 full turns, 300lbs, for me and my usual load. I think that the Half Turn clicks are useful to fine tune your baseline settings.
- Printed out adjustment table and highlighted the clicks to accommodate a few different loads; solo and eventually solo/packed and with wife and wife/packed.
- Convinced me to order Ricor Intiminators much sooner than I planned.
Planing a 450 mile round trip soon and will be anxious to see if they loosen up any.
Well worth the $482.00, w/shipping, from Surdyke.
S/F,
TG
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there is another resource that I like to use. it is the hd 'service information portal'. it gives you access to parts manuals, owner's manuals, and wiring diagrams free. there is other info there, but I guess you have to have a subscription to access that.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/
register, and then enter as an 'independent operator'.
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yeah, me too. seems like many of the parts fiches took a step backwards and deleted all the 2017 info.
there is another resource that I like to use. it is the hd 'service information portal'. it gives you access to parts manuals, owner's manuals, and wiring diagrams free. there is other info there, but I guess you have to have a subscription to access that.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/
register, and then enter as an 'independent operator'.
there is another resource that I like to use. it is the hd 'service information portal'. it gives you access to parts manuals, owner's manuals, and wiring diagrams free. there is other info there, but I guess you have to have a subscription to access that.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/
register, and then enter as an 'independent operator'.
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yeah, me too. seems like many of the parts fiches took a step backwards and deleted all the 2017 info.
there is another resource that I like to use. it is the hd 'service information portal'. it gives you access to parts manuals, owner's manuals, and wiring diagrams free. there is other info there, but I guess you have to have a subscription to access that.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/
register, and then enter as an 'independent operator'.
there is another resource that I like to use. it is the hd 'service information portal'. it gives you access to parts manuals, owner's manuals, and wiring diagrams free. there is other info there, but I guess you have to have a subscription to access that.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/
register, and then enter as an 'independent operator'.