Suspension Recommendations?
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Cruiser
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Suspension Recommendations?
Gonna start with rear shocks, my buddy recommended Legend but I wanna make sure the $$ is justified. They’re doing a ton of construction on 95 up my way and maybe a 20 mins of a 2 hour ride tore my *** up. Need to make a change.
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what year bike ?? This has been discussed a ton but IMHO, a set of air shocks off a road glide is the best bang for rear shock comfort.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...gs-really.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...gs-really.html
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what year bike ?? This has been discussed a ton but IMHO, a set of air shocks off a road glide is the best bang for rear shock comfort.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...gs-really.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...gs-really.html
OP,
IMO,...don't bother with anything less than 13". More travel = more better. You could buy a $1500 shock set up but if there's only 2" of travel....you're still going to jar your spine.
I have Bitubo 13". Priced above Progressive but under Legends. I'm 235lbs and very happy with them. However I feel like I could use even more travel,...but after 13" it really starts to jack up the rear end which causes front end issues. Maybe I should just lose 50lbs? Nah!
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Cruiser
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Might be best bang for $75-$100 if you're on a budget. But since he mentioned Legends it's safe to assume he knows they're $$$$. So I'm guessing he's willing to pay for premium parts.
OP,
IMO,...don't bother with anything less than 13". More travel = more better. You could buy a $1500 shock set up but if there's only 2" of travel....you're still going to jar your spine.
I have Bitubo 13". Priced above Progressive but under Legends. I'm 235lbs and very happy with them. However I feel like I could use even more travel,...but after 13" it really starts to jack up the rear end which causes front end issues. Maybe I should just lose 50lbs? Nah!
OP,
IMO,...don't bother with anything less than 13". More travel = more better. You could buy a $1500 shock set up but if there's only 2" of travel....you're still going to jar your spine.
I have Bitubo 13". Priced above Progressive but under Legends. I'm 235lbs and very happy with them. However I feel like I could use even more travel,...but after 13" it really starts to jack up the rear end which causes front end issues. Maybe I should just lose 50lbs? Nah!
I’ll check them out. Another friend tried to get me onboard with the ohlins but I’m trying to stay all American. And yea, I’m 6’1-2 210 and it’s grilling season so I’m not dropping to 195 any time soon haha
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Pro-Action is supposed to be good and is another USA option. I don't have any experience with them, just read DK's suspension report.
https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/ove...-shocks-79.htm
https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/ove...-shocks-79.htm
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I tried the incremental avenue to save money. Bought mid level Progressive's. Better than stock but not great. IMO you gotta spend $ here if you're on the heavier side.
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I run 444 11.5 inch heavy duty with heavy duty front springs and a super brace fork brace i like a stiff ride for solo riding and makes for comfort 2 up.
i am 5 ft 8 in 195lb i do have the sundowner seat so the heavy duty is not bad
i am 5 ft 8 in 195lb i do have the sundowner seat so the heavy duty is not bad
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I'm very happy with my 13-in Harley-Davidson emulsion shocks that I got take off of a 2016 roadster. Those coupled with longer damp rods in the front have been good for me. Overall the bike will sit up at least two more inches front and back. I just can't see spending tons of money on fancy suspensions, The value is not there for me Good luck!
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