2005 Road King Rear Shock replacement question
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A good shock is gonna cost money and better off with 13" as opposed to 12". I had Pro Action in 12 and much better than even the new HD shocks. But 13's are very sweet. I picked up a set of Progressive 430's from the classifieds here for my 01 and vastly improved.
HOWEVER, if you want a band aid until you get a set, remove the air lines from the shocks you now have, go to a hardware store and pick up a couple Shrader valves. No more leaking lines.
HOWEVER, if you want a band aid until you get a set, remove the air lines from the shocks you now have, go to a hardware store and pick up a couple Shrader valves. No more leaking lines.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Kamloops BC
Just installed Pro Action 13" on my RG. WAAYYYY better than the stock setup. Can't speak to how Ohlins are, never had them.
But for $800, having a lifetime warranty for rebuilds etc is a killer deal. Custom sprung/valved to your application.
I'm a fan !
But for $800, having a lifetime warranty for rebuilds etc is a killer deal. Custom sprung/valved to your application.
I'm a fan !
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Banning, CA
Air shocks ..............
Did you find these much better than the earlier ones?? Change the fluid?? What air pressure for 1 or 2 up. Tnx in advance.
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From: Oxford, Nc
If I recall, 25 lbs did it for my 230 lbs weight. They were a significant improvement over the '00 to '08 models.
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