Shocks
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: The Great Midwest
I called Ohlins and asked them about him and other forum sponsors that sell Ohlins. I was told the other forum sponsors simply sell their shocks and they drop ship mostly for them. They told me Howard not only sells Ohlins but is an authorized service center and with some of the custom builds he does they are still fully warranted by Ohlins. They said people love or hate Howard but he is very knowledgeable. So I don't know who you talked to but that is what they told me.
We have several options available to us that are made right here in the USA. Call them as well. They have outstanding products as well as customer service.
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From: Eastern IA
I bought shocks and cartridges from Howard and am currently working them into my schedule installing them. Howard will take the time to explain to you how to do it the right way , his goal is for you to be happy with his product and learn how to maintain them.
He's a custom builder , he has even fixed someones drop shipped cartridges they were disappointed in from a different vendor. He made that guy happy with another vendor's drop shipped product because he's not just a re-seller , he knows how to make it work.
He's a custom builder , he has even fixed someones drop shipped cartridges they were disappointed in from a different vendor. He made that guy happy with another vendor's drop shipped product because he's not just a re-seller , he knows how to make it work.
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From: The Great Midwest
Call Ohlins and talk to them before making a decision on purchasing their product, then you will have an informed decision at hand before proceeding.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: farmington michigan
I think some people think progressive is the top shelf with their front fork cartridges I just got done rebuilding the fronts on my 2010 ultra now im 250lbs and after doing some extensive research I found that if you are over 200 lbs on a dresser they are not recommended I wound up using the patriot double progressive spring. So I would think there must be some larger riders out the that got sold a bill of good from vendors selling that product. Too many people drink the kool aid instead of doing their homework just like if you add oil to it then it must be changed at some point "maintenance "
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: The Great Midwest
How are your legends on the front?? Thats my next purchase and Im leaning that direction. Itll be either Pro Action or Ohlins on the back
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From: Smalltown,USA
Legends will put that bike on a hole new riding level. You can't explain it on a forum . But once you ride you will understand.And don't under estimate the Revo A shocks for the rear. Really nice riding shock.Best of luck in your search.
Last edited by tbob; Mar 31, 2018 at 08:58 PM.
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I think some people think progressive is the top shelf with their front fork cartridges I just got done rebuilding the fronts on my 2010 ultra now im 250lbs and after doing some extensive research I found that if you are over 200 lbs on a dresser they are not recommended I wound up using the patriot double progressive spring. So I would think there must be some larger riders out the that got sold a bill of good from vendors selling that product. Too many people drink the kool aid instead of doing their homework just like if you add oil to it then it must be changed at some point "maintenance "