CVO suspension
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CVO suspension
Just wondering what make the 2012 CVO RG ride so stiff. Is it the lowered suspension? The type of springs in the front and shocks in the rear? I have read about changing the front springs and the rear shocks, just wondering what is the cause and the "best" fix..
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I sold a couple year old road glide for a 07 road king. traded that in for a 12 CVORG and the ride is "hard". I had a fat boy that was lowered and this bike feels much stiffer / harder when you hit bumps..
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Have you tried adjusting the preload in the rear?
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There is no air adjust in the rear for a 2012 CVR RG. The shock on the left side of the bike is adjustable. I went as soft as it could go still crappy. The old air system from the past give it a better ride. I will have to look into the Olins..
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I adjusted the shock on the left side of the bike, I went as soft as it could go still crappy. Very hard ride!! The old air system from the past give it a better ride. I will have to look into the Ohlins..
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I thought I needed to go "soft" (lefty loosy) because the ride was tough, but I ended up reading in the manual where I should be for my weight/passenger, etc and now run with it about 2 lines from all the way tight (right turns), 19 clicks or so...I love the ride now. It's worth a shot...