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Old Oct 20, 2019 | 09:53 AM
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There a review of these on the CVO thread. Interesting read,they look like really well made shocks and the folks that have installed them really like them. IMHO,any of the well made aftermarket shocks are world's better than the stock Harley socks, some are better than others for sure.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMurf
There a review of these on the CVO thread. Interesting read,they look like really well made shocks and the folks that have installed them really like them. IMHO,any of the well made aftermarket shocks are world's better than the stock Harley socks, some are better than others for sure.
Yes here is a review of them on the CVO thread. I found that one too. But a lot of guys don't think to look over there. I'd have to agree with you man, any aftermarket shocks are better than stock. IDFK why Harley does that. But whatever, we get to make our bikes our own.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2019 | 02:15 PM
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Ordered a set, hopefully they do not disappoint!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Looking forward to more reviews on these shocks. I only live a hour away from these guys. I am thinking about the 14" version.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 12:14 AM
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Got them today, also got a full exhaust for my sons Iron 883 so I put that on this evening. I will put my shocks on my bike tomorrow, they look top notch in the box, very well made, hope they perform as good as they look.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Quik
Got them today, also got a full exhaust for my sons Iron 883 so I put that on this evening. I will put my shocks on my bike tomorrow, they look top notch in the box, very well made, hope they perform as good as they look.
Right on. Look forward to your review
 
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 12:22 PM
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Put them on this morning, gonna go put some miles on, will report back later.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2019 | 07:11 PM
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Got a few hours on the RWD's today. I went to every road I knew of that was bad. Tried to hit every pothole, bump I could find that normally would sent a shockwave through my spine. The bike just glided over everything I hit, seemed like it was floating, very nice! I do notice the bump in height on the back end, it's not bad but I can tell I'm sitting up a little higher.
 
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Talked with rwd today. I had my set of 14" rs1s from my dyna sitting on a shelf since turn of the year when I got rid of the bike. After a little back and forth on the phone discussing a few different things, we discussed me sending these shocks in for a rebuild and getting converted over to run on my road glide. Price was right and I know the quality of the product. Wasnt really planning on a 14" rear shock on a touring bike but like I say most of the time when asked why I said why not.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2019 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CryingJoker
Talked with rwd today. I had my set of 14" rs1s from my dyna sitting on a shelf since turn of the year when I got rid of the bike. After a little back and forth on the phone discussing a few different things, we discussed me sending these shocks in for a rebuild and getting converted over to run on my road glide. Price was right and I know the quality of the product. Wasnt really planning on a 14" rear shock on a touring bike but like I say most of the time when asked why I said why not.
The 13's raised my rear noticeably, I bet with 14's you will be riding like a jack rabbit.
 
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