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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Out here in Sturgis and strolled by the Ohlins tent. They are offering 3 different shocks. I was looking at the middle set not sure what the number is on them. They don't have the external reservoirs . They are offering an install with personalized adjustment for $995 total. Good price? These are for my Road Glide.
 

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5490 SW 42nd St.
Davie , FL 33314-3721
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he gives a forum discount. i have the middle one and they are in my top 3 mods i have enjoyed the most. but you will have to set sag for them to work like you want

 
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My understanding about ohlins are they custom build them for you. They want to know what type riding you do and how much you weigh then build them to those specs.i thought it might be nice to have them done here so I know they are right for me before I pull out of the lot.
 
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Get them from Howard, He will set them up correctly and give you a better price.

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Originally Posted by ultraclassic53
My understanding about ohlins are they custom build them for you. They want to know what type riding you do and how much you weigh then build them to those specs.i thought it might be nice to have them done here so I know they are right for me before I pull out of the lot.
The custom builder of Ohlins is HDF sponsor Howard of Motorcycle Metal, who has been building Ohlins for us since long before they themselves started making and selling them for Harleys! Ohlins now sell a range in their own right, but not in the variety of choices that Howard builds and sells his.

He sells three ranges, each available in several versions, with list prices of approx: $700, $1,000, $2,000, the last having remote reservoir. Those prices are discounted for members, so you can see that you can make a saving on the price you have been quoted. That's not to suggest you won't be pleased with them if you buy at Sturgis!
 

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Originally Posted by escalade6103
5490 SW 42nd St.
Davie , FL 33314-3721
Phone: 1-954-848-1525
E-Mail: howard@motorcyclemetal.com

he gives a forum discount. i have the middle one and they are in my top 3 mods i have enjoyed the most. but you will have to set sag for them to work like you want
You could have saved us all a lot of trouble if you had posted that in a legible form! There, I've done it for ya!
 
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