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I have a 2013 Ultra. Has anyone tried putting these newer shocks on an older bike like my 2013? Their part number for the set is 54000159. The individual part numbers are 54000093 and 54000094. The P&A book shows them listed as only for 2017 and newer.
I have a 2013 Ultra. Has anyone tried putting these newer shocks on an older bike like my 2013? Their part number for the set is 54000159. The individual part numbers are 54000093 and 54000094. The P&A book shows them listed as only for 2017 and newer.
I have a set on my 2012 limited that came off a 2017, improved my ride considerably
i wouldnt try em on a pre 09, the premium use one shock for damping and one for rebound, dont know if the older swingarm would like that.
Good point. I now understand why only one side of the pair of shocks has a **** for adjustments. Thank you for the education, I guess I'll have to figure how to have cheaper, "but better," than the stock 07 shocks with 70 000 hard miles on them.
Harley has significantly beefed up their swingarms over the years, the most recent time being with the 2017 models. Those shocks look different because one of them does compression damping (the one with the adjuster I guess), the other one does rebound damping. For them to work at their best they need a very stiff swingarm, because the loads each shock puts into the swingarm are different on each side.
I have a 2007 swingarm in my older bike, because being stiffer than previous swingarms it provides better rear wheel control for my aftermarket Ohlins shocks. It is increasingly common for front forks to have the same arrangement, of different damping in each leg, but they have the benefit of sturdy trees to support them.
I put a set on my 2012 about three weeks ago and can notice a better ride difference. The ones you have pictured are from a 2017 up...you can tell from the white adjustment sticker (has increment markings, easier to adjust than the 2014-16 shocks in my opinion). One thing you want to make sure of are the measurements. My 2012 Ultra Limited stock air-shock was 13" from eyelet to eyelet. I wanted the same height and so I had to fine the right part number. Seems there are a lot of "lowering" shocks out there, so you have to know what you're looking for. The part number on the shocks above should be stock 13" shock, if I'm looking at them correctly. Found my set on eBay, new bike take-offs, for $170 shipped.
I put a set on my 2012 about three weeks ago and can notice a better ride difference. The ones you have pictured are from a 2017 up...you can tell from the white adjustment sticker (has increment markings, easier to adjust than the 2014-16 shocks in my opinion). One thing you want to make sure of are the measurements. My 2012 Ultra Limited stock air-shock was 13" from eyelet to eyelet. I wanted the same height and so I had to fine the right part number. Seems there are a lot of "lowering" shocks out there, so you have to know what you're looking for. The part number on the shocks above should be stock 13" shock, if I'm looking at them correctly. Found my set on eBay, new bike take-offs, for $170 shipped.
Yes I know these shocks are 13 inches. Yes I want 13" shocks. I need 13 inch shocks. What I don't know is that since these shocks 54000093 and 54000094 are for 2017 and later bikes, will they bolt right on and work fine on a 2013 model. That is my only question, which still hasn't been answered.
Yes I know these shocks are 13 inches. Yes I want 13" shocks. I need 13 inch shocks. What I don't know is that since these shocks 54000093 and 54000094 are for 2017 and later bikes, will they bolt right on and work fine on a 2013 model.That is my only question, which still hasn't been answered.
Well.... two people said they added them to a '12 bike and they improved the ride.... "Kitsoldman" & "ictghost"
You have a '13 bike, unless those people are lying, your question has been answered...
Last edited by hattitude; Sep 4, 2018 at 09:13 AM.
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