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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I think I blew one of the rear shock absorbers on my 2011 FLSTFB. Is there any way to test for sure before I buy a replacement set?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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I don't have an answer for ya. But what made you think you may have blown a shock? It might be covered under warranty.

BTW welcome to the forum. What ever you do if you want to save any of your hard earned money then DO NOT click on this link https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...lo-owners.html It could destroy your bank account and credit cards.
 

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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Misbehaven
I don't have an answer for ya. But what made you think you may have blown a shock? It might be covered under warranty.

BTW welcome to the forum. What ever you do if you want to save any of your hard earned money then DO NOT click on this link https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...lo-owners.html It could destroy your bank account and credit cards.

You ain't lieing there brother. I'm already looking to install a set of shotguns, PCV, new cams.............
I would have been perfectly happy with my stage 1 set up, but noooooooooooo. I had to "research".
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 02:51 AM
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If you really did blow it, it's a great excuse to get the Shotgun set up. Some day I'll get it myself.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Think U Blew U shock.....
There are several ways I could answer that,,,,


But I am not going there.....

I still have the stock shocks on after 37k,, maybe not the best,, but guess I am ok with them.. no complaints...

U have a 2011 bike....

GET U A$$ back to the dealer and do some warranty work done......

U might ask if U pay the $$$ diff tween the stockers and some progs 442 that U'lll gladly pay it...


At worse U'll get a new factory shock...


Quit posting it in here and get to Ur dealer.... that's what there their for ....



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