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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: CT
Then I'll get in touch with you when I cross that bridge!
Road Captain
Joined: May 2014
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From: White Bear Lake, MN
To address the OP's original question...
The very cheapest Ohlins is a lot better than ten year old stock touring shocks.
All the best,
Shane
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Central Fl
Ohlins #2 adjustable made a world of difference on my new RGUCVO. It is my first aftermarket suspension purchase after 55+ yrs of riding motorcycles. For me it was worth it and I would easily do it again. I spoke to Howard, answered his questions and he built me a great set of shocks for the new bike. Hope this helps.
I have a Street Glide Special with the "Premium" shocks. They are ok. I also have a BMW K1600GT I picked up the other day. The suspension on that bike is outstanding. If course it has more than two inches of travel. I'm looking into the Ohlins now. I have an email into Howard. Interesting to note that both bottom out on a bad stretch of road on my way to work. If the bump is big enough, any shock will bottom out.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,989
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From: Right Coast
My Revo-A's retail for $899. I bought them at a discount for $750. I may be selling them if I am able to satisfactorily dial in the 13" HD hand adjustable premium shocks that I bought on this forum.
From my experience,so far, I'm finding that all these shocks ride very similar.
They all copy from one another. There's only so much innovation they can build into these shocks with limited travel.
After all it is a 2 wheel vehicle. Not like a four wheel cage with independent suspension.
The roads are so bad in NJ my cage even rides rough. Lol
From my experience,so far, I'm finding that all these shocks ride very similar.
They all copy from one another. There's only so much innovation they can build into these shocks with limited travel.
After all it is a 2 wheel vehicle. Not like a four wheel cage with independent suspension.
The roads are so bad in NJ my cage even rides rough. Lol
Yeah, the roads suck
Supporter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,046
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From: Alberta
My stock 12" shocks were not up to the task with our roads up here. I have a bad back as well which makes things worse. I bought a set of Howard's cheaper Ohlins shocks (2-2B) and it was literally like night and day difference. I couldn't be happier. No more harsh ride or bottoming out. Best thing I ever did to my bike.
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