Öhlins Vs Legends

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12-11-2018, 12:03 AM

sixfour

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Öhlins Vs Legends

Looking for some feedback and suggestions on rear suspension... currently have a 2017 Road Glide ultra. Narrowed my rear suspension down to Legends Revo-A or Öhlins Blackline rear shocks.... anyone running these? Pros ? Cons? What’s a better shock? Riding style is aggressive, hard riding as well as long touring trips.*

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12-11-2018, 02:28 AM

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Just curious what brands you considered before narrowing it to these two?

Both manufacturers you chose have excellent reputations. I cannot help with either because I run Pro-Action.

I do not you will be much happier with either over stock shocks. Good luck

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12-11-2018, 05:44 AM

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Pro Action, Ohlins, and Legends will all be great performers compared to stock.

Legends are sold by many dealers, but it’s hard to get a hold of them direct.
Pro Action..call DJ or George direct to talk to them about their shocks.
Ohlins..call “Suspended by Smarty” (Carol Burks) at 469-268-4232.

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12-11-2018, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sixfour

You will get better feed back using your search function while in the touring section or rushmore section.

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12-11-2018, 06:38 AM

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Like said, all will be better than stock, I swapped tobase Ohlins on my 07 FLHTC and couldn’t be happier...I wish I would’ve done it before.
I got mine from Motorcycle Metal, a vendor here.
By the way, mine are blackline #2-2b

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12-11-2018, 06:39 AM

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You are definitely asking a question that has been covered over and over. Search the touring section as suggested. I run legend and love them. But that is all I have run. I have never had an issue getting tech support. My plus is they are made in USA as well as the pro action shocks. And lifetime warranty. Smarty is excellent to work with if you decide on ohlins.

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