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Mar 29, 2018 | 01:30 AM

Bad Buster

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Shocks

I have a 2001 Road King with OME air shocks I want a little lower any ideas Thanks Buster

Mar 29, 2018 | 02:28 AM

Veekness

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Ideas all over this forum.

Mar 29, 2018 | 03:20 AM

just plain john

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It's a subject without end. How much are you willing to spend?

Mar 29, 2018 | 09:54 AM

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Here's a link to a report after testing various types of shocks with some good info-

Rear Suspension Testing Report

Taken from the report-

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Mar 29, 2018 | 09:56 AM

Moose2011FLHX

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I just bought the Bitubo from DK Customs and I can't say enough about them, they are great.

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Mar 29, 2018 | 10:02 AM

Stud Duck

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Thanks DK Custom-ST,
For the info!

Mar 29, 2018 | 10:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose2011FLHX

I just bought the Bitubo from DK Customs and I can't say enough about them, they are great.

Awesome! Glad you're liking your improved ride!

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Originally Posted by Stud Duck

Thanks DK Custom-ST,
For the info!

Not a problem at all! Happy to help!

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Mar 29, 2018 | 12:28 PM

grbrown

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Umpteen options and countless threads on the subject! If you ride mostly solo many of the options available will probably be fine, but if you ride 2-up the rules change. Adding a passenger is a test that many shocks are not man enough for, partly because a passenger gets a very different riding experience back there. So your options get reduced, but your budget must increase! Also if you like extended tours with plenty of saddle time, the better quality of shocks you buy the greater will be your riding experience. Good shocks will highlight the mediocre forks, so.....