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Old Sep 9, 2023 | 06:43 PM
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My 2020 Lowrider is a few rides away from 35,000 miles. Although its not a huge issue, I'm thinking it may be time to replace the shock. I've never bought shocks before so Im looking for some recommendations. I'm more interested in a soft, comfortable cruising ride than racing performance. If you have a M8 softail and have a recommendation, I'm all ears.
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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 01:29 AM
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There may be a forum more appropriate to your model:
Evo incl Softails MY1984-1999 EVO - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
TwinCam Softail MY2000-2017 Softail Models - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
M8 Softail MY2018-2023 2018+ Softail Models - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
 
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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 01:47 AM
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Smile Progressive Shocks

I ride a 2019 FXLR with 26k+ miles. Changed to Progressive adjustable shocks in the front end--changed the handling and stopping. Next step was to also put a progressive shock on the rear end; not as much difference but enough that I am glad I did both front and rear. Main differences are that the bike no longer suffers from excessive brake dive or dipping into a corner and ability to setup the bike for my weight & riding style. FYI: It takes about 400 miles of riding and adjustments to break in new fork shocks and tune them for your unique preferences.
 
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Originally Posted by bustergut
There may be a forum more appropriate to your model:
Evo incl Softails MY1984-1999 EVO - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
TwinCam Softail MY2000-2017 Softail Models - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)
M8 Softail MY2018-2023 2018+ Softail Models - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)

Oh look, more useful information....Evo?
 
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Oh look, more useful information....Evo?
off topic > no reply from me
 
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How much do you want to spend? Tuned Ohlins or Wilbur’s money or less?
 
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off topic > no reply from me

so is suggesting "Evo". Your posts almost seem "bot like" Little to no help. I believe most of our members know of the sub forums.
 
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Originally Posted by 04FXDI
so is suggesting "Evo". Your posts almost seem "bot like" Little to no help. I believe most of our members know of the sub forums.
This is the sixth time you have responded along similar lines to my posts, and you are welcome to continue doing so - however this is my final response to you.
 
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This is the sixth time you have responded along similar lines to my posts, and you are welcome to continue doing so - however this is my final response to you.
Good to see you're keeping count. Maybe add some valued information in the future instead of these bot like responses.
 
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Originally Posted by TracerBullet
How much do you want to spend? Tuned Ohlins or Wilbur’s money or less?
I checked this out, I had never heard of them before (Wilber's) they look real nice.

https://www.wilbers.de/shop/en/Motor...ur=3&year=2020
 
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