Shocks
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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Just FYI my street glide shocks have been sold. And as several people felt the need to point out in PM's yes you can get a set on eBay for around 100 bucks or sometimes less. What you need to know is that if these shocks are not stored properly, upright and vertical or with the air port sealed and plugged the oil will leak out and they will not work properly. Something you will not know if you buy them on eBay. That being said I sold mine for $125.00 shipped. Which I thought was a fair price, less than half of retail. The shocks are heavy and it's going to cost at least 20 bucks or more to ship.
So thanks to everyone who pointed out that 100 bucks was too much and they could get them cheaper on eBay. Good luck with that and sometimes you do get what you pay for.
So thanks to everyone who pointed out that 100 bucks was too much and they could get them cheaper on eBay. Good luck with that and sometimes you do get what you pay for.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,391
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From: Upstate NY
We're all Harley owners and all suffer from cheap 'n nasty stock shocks. There is better out there and believe me Ohlins are unbelievably good! As Sailrider 1 says, they don't cost a grand. Take a look at Motorcycle Metal's website and remember that Howard offers us a discount here on HDF. 
If I had known this before I just bought 412s for my bike two days ago...lol I would have checked that out. Will keep in mind for the future though. Either way at this point even the 412s are a vast improvement from what i was used to, so I am happy for now. Thanks for the info.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 787
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From: Salinas, CA
I put 13" RK shocks on my Nightster and it has been the best comfort mod that I've done to my bike. I got them off ebay for $50 shipped and couldn't be happier. It has changed the feel of my bike greatly. Before, every bump felt like someone punching me in the kidneys and now I can't feel any of the bumps at all. My front forks are still very rigid but the back just floats down the road. Well worth the money. Anyone that has them on knows what I'm talking about. . .you won't regret the purchase.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 56
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From: Hollywood CA
Anybody have an opinion on theses shocks? The take offs I'm finding are $70 -$90 and black, My bide is an 05 1200c so I would like to stay with chrome. Thanks, JF
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 988
Likes: 8
From: Clinton IA
Anybody have an opinion on theses shocks? The take offs I'm finding are $70 -$90 and black, My bide is an 05 1200c so I would like to stay with chrome. Thanks, JF
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr
Sailrider - that's a fair price for SG shocks. The ones that go cheap are the 13" RK shocks. I paid a premium for mine too since they came properly stored, sealed, and had less than 500 miles on them. I got the air line and fittings kit as well. $125 well spent in my opinion.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Hollywood CA
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
I'm running Ultra shocks on my bike. No air. Love the ride.
Just some info for people running bagger shocks. The air you put in them are for REBOUND only. Air has no effect on the preload.
You can learn a lot about bagger shocks in the bagger side of the forum.
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Just some info for people running bagger shocks. The air you put in them are for REBOUND only. Air has no effect on the preload.
You can learn a lot about bagger shocks in the bagger side of the forum.
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 21
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From: Ohio
Anybody have an opinion on theses shocks? The take offs I'm finding are $70 -$90 and black, My bide is an 05 1200c so I would like to stay with chrome. Thanks, JF
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-LOWER...0ac68e&vxp=mtr