Ohlins arrived from Fuel Moto
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From: Bedford UK
Sir,currently I have Progressive 440 shocks on my '06 Ultra and I would like to upgrade to something better performing (Ohlins) but I'm a little confused.I was told that according to my (+ wife) weight I should get the #3s but when I look on the Ohlins site I see no #3s.Am I looking in the wrong place or they have different model nos.?I don't want an entry level shock nor the top-of-the-line but something that's reliable and works well.Any suggestion will be appreciated.Thanks
Ohlins make three basic shocks for our bikes: emulsion, separated, remote reservoir. They cost more in that order, but also get even better as well! Howard's #3 are the separated type. He builds shocks using his own mix of Ohlins components and is able to sell us a greater variety of sizes than Ohlins themselves. He also gives decent discounts to HDF members. Give him a call and talk things through with him.
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From: Richardson, Tx
Sir,currently I have Progressive 440 shocks on my '06 Ultra and I would like to upgrade to something better performing (Ohlins) but I'm a little confused.I was told that according to my (+ wife) weight I should get the #3s but when I look on the Ohlins site I see no #3s.Am I looking in the wrong place or they have different model nos.?I don't want an entry level shock nor the top-of-the-line but something that's reliable and works well.Any suggestion will be appreciated.Thanks
Also if you go to the Ohlins USA web site you will see the actual shock numbers. Not sure why the other vendor felt like he needed to change the stock numbers.
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As already explained, the 'other vendor' has been selling us Ohlins shocks since before they started making them for us! He uses his system to indicate the many more variations that he is able to build for us than Ohlins make.
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From: Richardson, Tx
Based on what I know now I bought exactly what I needed. I was always happy with then 13 inch stock air shocks on every FLH bike I had. When I got the street glide and the 12 inch shock that was unacceptable. At first I was just going to put on a used pair off an Ultra Classic and then I ran across all this good stuff on these kind of shocks. I figured I would give it a try and see if its really that much better to me.
Time will tell. I am going to leave them set exactly as they came from Ohlin until I put 500 miles or so on them in the next few days. Then I'll decide if I need to adjust them. Right now all I can say is they are better than stock but thats all I can say as I only road them about an hour so far.
Time will tell. I am going to leave them set exactly as they came from Ohlin until I put 500 miles or so on them in the next few days. Then I'll decide if I need to adjust them. Right now all I can say is they are better than stock but thats all I can say as I only road them about an hour so far.
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Yep, I am currently getting some #3-#1 Ohlins.
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I love this line! Most of us spend way to much for performance we will never use.
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I have purchased from both vendors (different products) and was extermely happy with my purchases. When I traded my streetglide I sold my ohlins for almost the same price as what I originally paid for them.
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I need new shocks also. But just can't see spending $900, on them wow. $600 yes but not $900. So not sure what to do. I would hate to spend $ and not get a good ride. I would just rather not spend any if I can't improve my ride with $600. I am a fat a$$ at 220lbs she 125.
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From: Richardson, Tx
I know it will be a long time and many miles but at some point I understand you need shocks rebuilt or oil changed. In General how many miles can you go before having to have them rebuilt? Is it even cost effective or better just to buy a new set? Just trying to learn something.