Best $ 800 Farkle for your M8 - Ohlins Rear Shocks
#21
04-29-2017, 12:08 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Speaking of cheap crap harley puts on their bikes includes the dunlop drive outs, man what trash, I bought a 2017 Road Glide and the damn thing beats me to death.
First I put a set of Michelin commander 2's on it and the difference is nite and day
I have a Hammock seat coming in the mail, then a set of ohlins, that outa do it, but honestly men the way harley rips us has me thinking another brand.
joe.
First I put a set of Michelin commander 2's on it and the difference is nite and day
I have a Hammock seat coming in the mail, then a set of ohlins, that outa do it, but honestly men the way harley rips us has me thinking another brand.
joe.
#22
04-29-2017, 12:32 PM
1st Gear
I put Progressive Suspension 944 Series Ultra-Low Shocks 944-4001UL on my 2014 Ultra and I also put their fork kit up front. The bike is lower but the ride is so stiff it feels like I do not have shocks on the bike at all. When I hit a high spot on the road it feels like I'm gonna be launched off the bike. I tried adjusting a number of times but it changes nothing! I'm hesitant to buy another expensive "solution"...these days reviews aren't much help. :-(
I also bought a set of Michelin Commander IIs ($322 set) and they are a HUGE HUGE difference from the Dunlop HD puts on their bikes new. I will never use another Dunlop tire!
I also bought a set of Michelin Commander IIs ($322 set) and they are a HUGE HUGE difference from the Dunlop HD puts on their bikes new. I will never use another Dunlop tire!
Last edited by kmiller633; 04-29-2017 at 12:34 PM. Reason: OH!! Regarding tires...
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#23
04-29-2017, 01:05 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
Not 100% sure as I like them but have you ever stood on the sidewall of an unmounted one? They are stiff. Good if you get a flat and need to make it to the side of the road (happened to me) but can make them ride rougher. As the wheel diameters have gotten larger the aspect ratio has gotten flatter reducing side wall which also doesn't help.
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#24
04-29-2017, 01:48 PM
Road Captain
Best/joe
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#25
04-29-2017, 06:25 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I think the OEM 402/407 combo are fine on the taller aspect ratio Touring bikes, but I swapped for the Dunlop American Elites at replacement time and will do so again, and again..Dunlop makes great tires..they rule Motocross not that it matters, but they are a quality tire....they did stiffen them up with the MT rear versions for longer center tread wear a few years back
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#27
04-29-2017, 09:03 PM
Road Warrior
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#28
04-02-2018, 09:45 PM
Road Warrior
I've run the MC II and switched backed to the American Elite, there are many that prefer the AE's to the MC II, Im one of the them.
I think the OEM 402/407 combo are fine on the taller aspect ratio Touring bikes, but I swapped for the Dunlop American Elites at replacement time and will do so again, and again..Dunlop makes great tires..they rule Motocross not that it matters, but they are a quality tire....they did stiffen them up with the MT rear versions for longer center tread wear a few years back
#30
04-03-2018, 10:23 AM
Road Master
I may give the American Elite a try next. I'm looking for a little more performance handling tire than a longevity tire. Plus I like the fact Dunlops are made in USA.