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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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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
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Originally Posted by SEsupply2
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
The one you did not list, Ohlins #3-#3 or #6-#6 from Howard.

http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage32.html
 
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Cant help with shocks...but that is a sweet ride you have there!!!!!!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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I would go the Pro-Action route lot of good reviews and lifetime guaranteed!
 
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Cant help with shocks...but that is a sweet ride you have there!!!!!!
Thanks Tarkus60..........might be for sale if I get a good deal, if not will decide on rear shocks.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:03 PM
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I have the JRI's and love them
 
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Almost any aftermarket shocks are better than stock. My research led me to Legend. I liked that I could use a 13” shock but maintain the same ride height as my 12” stockers. The Revo-A’s with rebound damping have been just an awesome upgrade for me. The great reviews and lifetime warranty sealed the deal as did the great responses from Legend to my emailed questions. I did look very closely at the Pro-Action and Howard’s Ohlins too. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them.
 
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Originally Posted by hbsoldier3
The one you did not list, Ohlins #3-#3 or #6-#6 from Howard.

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Pro-Actions are rebuildable at NO cost to the original purchaser!
 
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Riding on Ohlin #3/#3 from Howard going on 4 years now and have been very happy with them.
 
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