Shotgun suspension "issues"
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From: Martinsburg, WV
I have had dirt bikes set up as a motard that will run circles around a street triple. I know what handles good I was simply stating that I ride a softail because it has the look I'm going for and I have a shotgun because well its a panty dropper, that's all nothing less nothing more. I don't have fast bikes anymore because that's what I used them for to many close calls in the canyons and high speed crap on the freeways.
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From: lancaster,ca
LOL, no envy going on here. And yes, I understand how the softail works.
As to the handling of the Dyna versus the Softail, I have one of each, but I guess you'd rather have me learn from people like you with less experience and understanding.
While it's true that neither my Softail or Dyna handle as well as my former sportbikes, both are quite capable (with stock suspension, which happens to have hydraulic damping) up to the point where hard parts start grounding on the road surface. And I don't consider my Softail to be any worse in the handling department than my Dyna. But again, I guess you know better.
As for those who think their suspension is a "panty dropper", I reckon these guys are thinkin' the same thing.
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As to the handling of the Dyna versus the Softail, I have one of each, but I guess you'd rather have me learn from people like you with less experience and understanding.
While it's true that neither my Softail or Dyna handle as well as my former sportbikes, both are quite capable (with stock suspension, which happens to have hydraulic damping) up to the point where hard parts start grounding on the road surface. And I don't consider my Softail to be any worse in the handling department than my Dyna. But again, I guess you know better.
As for those who think their suspension is a "panty dropper", I reckon these guys are thinkin' the same thing.
Lowrider - Custom Car & Truck Contest - YouTube
Glad we got that out of the way, took you long enough to give me the respect that was do...wink wink
lol!..i had a 999 track bike while back she was good to me,then went to 1098 r and now panigale s with boatloads of mods shes about 214 rwhp and 320 lbs wet..and matches my hyper!
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I don't buy the down time argument, yes I have had two issues but both times JD had a shock sitting on my doorstep before I had time to pull the previous one off. Heck the last time it took me a couple of months to get the defective one back and there was no hassle at all from JD, heck he never sent an email or anything looking for the return. Does it suck *** to have an issue with something that I shelled out over a grand with? Hell yes! But with the way JD steps up to the plate when there is an issue is second to none.
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I don't buy the down time argument, yes I have had two issues but both times JD had a shock sitting on my doorstep before I had time to pull the previous one off. Heck the last time it took me a couple of months to get the defective one back and there was no hassle at all from JD, heck he never sent an email or anything looking for the return. Does it suck *** to have an issue with something that I shelled out over a grand with? Hell yes! But with the way JD steps up to the plate when there is an issue is second to none.
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The first two replacements I had a new shock out. This time my bike is sitting in the middle of the garage with the back wheel off and the rest of the stuff apart that needed to be taken off to get to it. It's a real pain because I put a large wheel and tire in a small space. I have to remove the rotor and figure out a jigsaw puzzle to get the wheel off. I've gotten good at it, but it doesn't make it any less of a pain.
So did you locate your suspension issue with the cornering for sure?
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I totally agree with you, my comments were more directed to all the people that post something similar to "you have to take it off, then send it in, and then wait for a new one, all that down time" The times that I had issues JD shipped one out right after we got off the phone. So yea it sucks to have a problem but try calling another vendor and see if they will send a replacement without you sending your's back first.
So did you locate your suspension issue with the cornering for sure?
So did you locate your suspension issue with the cornering for sure?
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From: ida, michigan
I have the same problem as the OP stated sometimes. It is usually a matter of adjusting the shock firmer. If I feel it get squirrley in the back, I air it up on the compression and rebound, and the problem is solved. Just my .02. Also I have had 2 replacement shocks over the course of 2 years for different problems. I still wouldn't go back. I can still ride it slammed while I wait. Not to mention, when I call they ship next day to my door. It's a small price to pay for the comfort while riding 2up and the coolness factor of riding solo! They have the best customer service in the biz!