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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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I have a 2009 Rocker C, I love everything about the bike except the rough ride. Anyone got any ideas about aftermarket shocks or something you did to get a better ride?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Danny Gray gel seat
SE heavy fork oil
Progressive 422 shocks
Metzelers me 880 tires

My 09 just crossed 60588 miles today. It is a great ride.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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I second PHLbrian's recomendations in the order he mentioned. Upgrading to the Danny Gray Weekday Solo Gel was a huge improvement. My next upgarde will be the Progressives, (with remote preload adjustment). Tires will be last.

Ride Safe !
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Shotgun shocks no regets
 
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Danny Gray seat.
Shotgun Shock.
RICOR Intiminators.
 
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lose stock rocker cardboard crap seat- then buy a fxcw seat big difference or d.grey

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