Height when adding SE/Ohlins suspension
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Height when adding SE/Ohlins suspension
Hi all,
I’m able to get a good deal on the softail screamin eagle ohlns reservoir rear and front soft tail suspension for my 2024 far boy, but this is my first suspension upgrade and I had a question about bike height (and it looked like several forum members have these shocks-I know other good options exist, but I’m primarily interested in these shocks for now).
How much should I expect the seat height to increase when installing the shocks? And would handlebar height increase by a similar amount when installing the front shocks as well? I don’t mind a bit of extra clearance and height, but I like the current height of my handlebars relative to my seating position right now- hoping that wouldn’t change much.
Thanks for any insights.
I’m able to get a good deal on the softail screamin eagle ohlns reservoir rear and front soft tail suspension for my 2024 far boy, but this is my first suspension upgrade and I had a question about bike height (and it looked like several forum members have these shocks-I know other good options exist, but I’m primarily interested in these shocks for now).
How much should I expect the seat height to increase when installing the shocks? And would handlebar height increase by a similar amount when installing the front shocks as well? I don’t mind a bit of extra clearance and height, but I like the current height of my handlebars relative to my seating position right now- hoping that wouldn’t change much.
Thanks for any insights.
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SE Monoshock is 13.1inch over 12.6inch stock length.
Installing it will not affect your Seat, bars and controls ergonomics what so ever.
Your bike will gain a slight increase in rear ride height, making it a bit more aggressive. But that's about it.
I've got the SE monoshock and a 260 tire which raises the rear of the bike considerably. There was no felt difference between a 240 tire and stock, vs SE ohlins and 260 tire.
You'll be fine.
Also wrong forum, FLFBS questions go in the 2018+ Softail section.
Installing it will not affect your Seat, bars and controls ergonomics what so ever.
Your bike will gain a slight increase in rear ride height, making it a bit more aggressive. But that's about it.
I've got the SE monoshock and a 260 tire which raises the rear of the bike considerably. There was no felt difference between a 240 tire and stock, vs SE ohlins and 260 tire.
You'll be fine.
Also wrong forum, FLFBS questions go in the 2018+ Softail section.
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