Touring Shocks
Road Captain
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Regarding the Legend Aero A:
I'm not sure how valuable adjustable compression damping is on a touring bike when you have proper preload. I want the wheel to travel up as quickly as possible in response to a road imperfection and then rebound to maintain road contact. I'm not too worried about it packing down. I like to ride a little aggressive but I'm getting older, work for myself and I can't push it to the point of finding my personal or my bikes limits.
Compression damping impedes wheel travel when you hit a bump, doesn't it?
Compression damping impedes wheel travel when you hit a bump, doesn't it?
Road Captain
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BTW, many companies are including the total compression of the bumper when stating travel. That might be why Ohlins website states 3 1/4" travel on the 357's and MM website states 3-5/8". You can see in the attached image the total travel but the bumper is not shown in the drawing.
His #6 is based on the old Ohlins 927 that didn't have length adjustment, it may be a better shock platform than the 357.
His #6 is based on the old Ohlins 927 that didn't have length adjustment, it may be a better shock platform than the 357.
Road Captain
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Ohlins doesn't revalve the shocks, they only change the springs!!! Call and ask them!
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My Motorcycle Metal #6 Ohlins were purchased back in August of 2014 and are based on the HD-357.
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I have both owners manual, so thats why Im not sure what I got now. Its winter Ill follow the thread.
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I spoke with Howard at length today. The man knows shocks for sure.
I'm REALLY tired of getting bounced out of my seat on hard bumps. I can't get the air shocks on my RK dialed in....
I'm going with the #2 adjustable. When I have a chance to pull the trigger, and then RIDE again (after winter) I'll report back.
I really appreciated the time Howard took to speak with me today.
I'm REALLY tired of getting bounced out of my seat on hard bumps. I can't get the air shocks on my RK dialed in....
I'm going with the #2 adjustable. When I have a chance to pull the trigger, and then RIDE again (after winter) I'll report back.
I really appreciated the time Howard took to speak with me today.
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One thing I will say with certainty is I dont bounce off the seat anymore with the Ohlins.