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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 01:30 AM
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I have a 2001 Road King with OME air shocks I want a little lower any ideas Thanks Buster
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 02:28 AM
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Ideas all over this forum.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 03:20 AM
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It's a subject without end. How much are you willing to spend?
 
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Old 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-

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Taken from the report-

 
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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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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks DK Custom-ST,
For the info!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 10:43 AM
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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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Not a problem at all! Happy to help!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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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.....
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 01:56 PM
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Good shocks will highlight the mediocre forks, so.....




Yep, I noticed just how truly bad my front end is after I installed the Bitubos
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 04:10 PM
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I went the other route and bought Super Shox waiting to be installed once I get my bike out of storage
 
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