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Ohlin Shocks
Ohlins Shocks, So I am debating which set up and looking for others experience. Application is a '14 Ultra Limited riding two up about 60% of the time, Up for consideration is motorcycle metal's
#2 ADJ an emulsified shock with a single adjustment for rebound and dampening, or the #6 the whole enchilada a separated system with remote reservoir and separate adjustments for rebound and dampening. Has anyone had any experience with these? Will i notice the difference between?
#2 ADJ an emulsified shock with a single adjustment for rebound and dampening, or the #6 the whole enchilada a separated system with remote reservoir and separate adjustments for rebound and dampening. Has anyone had any experience with these? Will i notice the difference between?
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From a 2 to a 6 is quite a jump. I have been running 3-3s for the last 4 years. Everything I need and then some.
Just call Howard and tell him how you like to ride and what you want to get out putting on Ohlin shocks. Howard will tell you exactly what you need.
Just call Howard and tell him how you like to ride and what you want to get out putting on Ohlin shocks. Howard will tell you exactly what you need.
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#3#3 Ohlins from Howard.
Just fitted them to my 14 FLHX.
Night and day difference from HD premium shocks that are fitted to the Australian delivered models.
I have great handling and comfort now.
Not cheap but 100% the best upgrade that can be made to these bikes.
Just fitted them to my 14 FLHX.
Night and day difference from HD premium shocks that are fitted to the Australian delivered models.
I have great handling and comfort now.
Not cheap but 100% the best upgrade that can be made to these bikes.
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Same bike as you, have the #6's from Howard.
They will stay with me if the bike ever leaves my possession. If I don't take them off first, my wife will--they're that good.
All the best,
Shane
They will stay with me if the bike ever leaves my possession. If I don't take them off first, my wife will--they're that good.
All the best,
Shane
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At the time I bought my #3-3 from Howard the #6 had only just become available and I have to admit the cost was a shock at the time (sorry about the pun!). I couldn't bring myself to buy them, but am thrilled with my choice.
The #2 are emulsion type, which means the oil and gas inside can mix together. The #3 are separated, which means the gas and oil have a diaphragm between them and the damping performance is more uniform, they also have a single damping adjuster. The #6 not only have a remote reservoir, giving better cooling of the oil, but also have the separation diaphragm and fully adjustable damping. I suspect the damper design in each is also better with each more expensive model.
Not many of us have ridden more than one version of these shocks, so you may not get many answers to that query. However be assured that any choice will be great and you will enjoy a serious upgrade in ride quality. What you are prepared to pay will have an influence in your choice, but you have three options and price points, #2, #3 and #6, with overall length and a few frills as add-on options.
Call Howard for a chat!
The #2 are emulsion type, which means the oil and gas inside can mix together. The #3 are separated, which means the gas and oil have a diaphragm between them and the damping performance is more uniform, they also have a single damping adjuster. The #6 not only have a remote reservoir, giving better cooling of the oil, but also have the separation diaphragm and fully adjustable damping. I suspect the damper design in each is also better with each more expensive model.
Not many of us have ridden more than one version of these shocks, so you may not get many answers to that query. However be assured that any choice will be great and you will enjoy a serious upgrade in ride quality. What you are prepared to pay will have an influence in your choice, but you have three options and price points, #2, #3 and #6, with overall length and a few frills as add-on options.
Call Howard for a chat!
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I have the 2-2a and they are great for the riding I do, which is mostly solo. As with many products, more expensive is not necessarily better, but with Ohlins, I think it is. I agree with others on asking Howard.
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While these shocks are not sporty ones, they are also not Cadillac either! Am I right that you have damper adjusters? Try adjusting them a little, to see if that eases the ride a bit.