rear shocks information
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From: Bedford UK
Here's a REPORT LINK on Rear Suspension.
Check it out. Lots of very useful information there when looking at upgrading shocks.
Cristy
Check it out. Lots of very useful information there when looking at upgrading shocks.
Cristy
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Cristy
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Port Arthur, Texas
I went with the Pro-Action 14" with DK's lowering blocks.
I talked to Howard and while he's very knowledgeable about the subject he's very brash and it just didn't sit well with me.
I had narrowed it down to the Legend's and was all set to order back in December but suffered some setbacks and never had the chance to order the Revo-A's.
I had a set of Pro-Actions on my RGS and enjoyed them, saw DK offered a 14" shock with the lowering block combo and ultimately that's what I ordered.
Maiden voyage will be this weekend I hope, if the rain will hold off that is.
I'm pretty sure any of the choices listed will work fine, I like the fact that DK are active on here and posting up real world results.
I talked to Howard and while he's very knowledgeable about the subject he's very brash and it just didn't sit well with me.
I had narrowed it down to the Legend's and was all set to order back in December but suffered some setbacks and never had the chance to order the Revo-A's.
I had a set of Pro-Actions on my RGS and enjoyed them, saw DK offered a 14" shock with the lowering block combo and ultimately that's what I ordered.
Maiden voyage will be this weekend I hope, if the rain will hold off that is.
I'm pretty sure any of the choices listed will work fine, I like the fact that DK are active on here and posting up real world results.
Club Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: North Carolina
I am currently running the HD Premium ride hand adjustable touring shocks on my 2009 CVO Road Glide after replacing the OEM air shocks. We are 400# rider/passenger weight combined with a chopped tour pak and I run two up 90% of the time.
Which of the following shocks would you recommend if I was to replace the currents shocks as I still am not happy with the ride.
JRi shocks
EMC shocks
Race Tech
Pro-Action
Super Shox
Progressive
Legend
Which of the following shocks would you recommend if I was to replace the currents shocks as I still am not happy with the ride.
JRi shocks
EMC shocks
Race Tech
Pro-Action
Super Shox
Progressive
Legend
This thread will tell you a little about my experience:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-problems.html
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 421
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From: Hayward Ca
https://www.jrishocks.com/product-category/powersports/
The reason we don't hear as much about them on the Forum these days is that Howard stopped selling them. My earlier sets were their JRI Bs both of which I purchased through Howard. JRI has discontinued those and replaced them with their Single Adjustable Shock.
His name is Ronnie Campbell, he contacted me via Facebook group Road Glide Owners World Wide, his shop is called Ronnie's V-Twin Cycles in Willis TX
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Big Sky Country
I looked into JRI, and talked at length to the rep. in North Carolina.
The JRI shocks look sharp, and everything I read had good things to say. They are a little bit pricey, but again, they seem to be a good product, that you DO NOT get custom built for you, you pick a weight class essentially, like standard weight springs are good for riders and gear up to 220 lbs, and heavy duty is good for like up to 350lbs....dont quote me on the ranges there, because I dont remember, but you get the idea, and that is how a large number of the mainstream aftermarket shocks are setup and sold.
I found that buying direct was not the best deal - J&P had them on sale, and I think they still are. Buying them direct costs $500 for preload adjustable only, and $850 for preload and rebound adjustable, while The sale price from J&P was like $300 and $550 respectively, but I think J&P might be closing them out, so it might be tough to get them at the deeply discounted price.
That said, if budget is no concern, Ohlins is the best, and the best aint cheap - plan on $600-$900 or more, depending on features, this is where you order shocks built for you.
I recently ordered Bitubos - by several reviews as good as the Ohlins......Custom built for me, and preload and rebound adjustable = $400 delivered, with the only down side being the 4 week wait....if interested contact Randy at Bellisimoto dot com (look up the number and call - the website is tough to navigate)
Good luck in your search - there are a bunch of recent threads asking for feedback and information about shocks on this forum, for your reading pleasure.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Was just looking on the JRI website to get more info. One thing that is often overlooked with the SGS and RGS is that the stock shocks are 12”. I notice JRI offers 12” replacements. One of the things that sold me on The Legend Revo-A was that Legend uses a slightly longer and slightly softer spring. This makes it possible to order the 13” Revo-A and still set the sag at the same height as the stock shocks. With no difference in ride height, but the extra inch in travel, and rebound damping adjustment, the difference in ride quality really is remarkable. They are also designed and manufactured in the USA (Sturgis) and come with a lifetime warranty. I installed these at my buddy’s place last spring and then we went for a ride. He still laughs about that day. Says he has never seen me smile so much. I told him it was because I no longer had the pucker factor on rough roads.