Here we go again.....Shocks
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Chicago
I put Ricor shocks and fork Intiminators on my last FLH. When I got this one I realized how good the old bike rode. I need an upgrade too.
So for a start how about a set of 13" shocks and a lowering kit to get the inch back? I know they send the bottom of the shock farther to the rear but that shouldn't matter.
So for a start how about a set of 13" shocks and a lowering kit to get the inch back? I know they send the bottom of the shock farther to the rear but that shouldn't matter.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Edgewater FL
Yes. I would like to keep the oem Street Glide height of 12". The 13" shocks are oem on the Ultra's.
I ordered Ohlins yesterday.
Probably going with the PA fork kit when I do the chrome lowers. That way it only comes apart once.
I ordered Ohlins yesterday.
Probably going with the PA fork kit when I do the chrome lowers. That way it only comes apart once.
Last edited by HD32141; Jan 11, 2019 at 06:58 AM.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Dallas
Will 13" inch and/or Ohlins make a difference if my bike doesn't bottom out? I've never had that problem, just a bumpy jolting feel. Also, could the front shocks/struts be part of the problem? The roads in Dallas leave a lot to be desired unless your on the freeways and I try to avoid those.
Club Member
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From: Bedford UK
Will 13" inch and/or Ohlins make a difference if my bike doesn't bottom out? I've never had that problem, just a bumpy jolting feel. Also, could the front shocks/struts be part of the problem? The roads in Dallas leave a lot to be desired unless your on the freeways and I try to avoid those.
Longer shocks of the same brand as short shocks may well provide a slight improvement in comfort, but changing to a superior brand like Ohlins will give a significantly greater improvement. That is due to the much better design and quality of the dampers they make. Having fitted Ohlins shocks I now have their fork cartridges.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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I think another member said it best...,shock threads have become like oil threads. Plenty of opinions and plenty of threads to search for information on this subject
if you have 12 shocks..,consider going to 13...youll be amazed at the difference
emulsion to emulsion shocks, Pro Action for the warranty and ease of adjustment as well as the superior ride quality.
separated shocks, Ohlins is the only game in town for separated shocks.
Good luck, and I prefer Schaefers oil by the way
if you have 12 shocks..,consider going to 13...youll be amazed at the difference
emulsion to emulsion shocks, Pro Action for the warranty and ease of adjustment as well as the superior ride quality.
separated shocks, Ohlins is the only game in town for separated shocks.
Good luck, and I prefer Schaefers oil by the way
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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thanks brother - I have 944 HDs and lost weight so I need to get something else. I wasn't completely satisfied with the 944s.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Murrells Inlet, SC
Same here... I just saw a video Matt Laidlaw did on youtube and they compared the Revo A and the Fox shocks..... I can get the Fox shocks for $529 from directcycleparts.... I think they may be the way to go.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Edgewater FL
You can get Ohlins, model HD-022 from Kyle Racing, tuned to your specs for $560 shipped.