suspension upgrade
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
Do you have experience with both shocks?
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My 2-2bs were "CUSTOMIZED" to for all that weight, type of riding, % of time doing this, and % of time doing that, and they still SUCKED for the money spent on them. They were NO better than the H-D adjustable.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
For me the Upgrade came 10 years and 95000 miles too late because of budget and complacency...My bike now handles like it should. MOCO should indeed be using a product like Ohlins or Pro Action on these bikes...Maybe they will wise up one day but it will surely come at a cost.
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From: Bedford UK
Yeah, some just can't let it go?! 
Those are the 'entry level' Ohlins, there are two higher grades available as options. 
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From: South Louisiana
Hello old chap from the UK. If you spend a little time in HDF you will find that there are countless threads all around on this subject - it is very popular and goes back decades! In the last couple of years some significantly better quality aftermarket suspension brands have become available to us Harley owners, the longest-running being Ohlins, which I personally have. My Buell XB12R Firebolt has fully adjustable suspension front and rear, as had my FXDXT T-Sport from 2003, so H-D knows how to do this properly, but plainly chooses not to do so. At the very least their CVO models should come stock with the equivalent of Ohlins' top-shelf suspension IMHO.
The Ohlin's on the rear have really shown how bad the front suspension is in comparison as well. While I feel almost every bump through the handlebars, the rear is completely smooth and planted. We are VERY happy with the Ohlin's.
Last edited by UHDhog; Mar 6, 2019 at 07:41 AM.
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From: Bedford UK
Next step? Ohlins fork cartridges! It's a well trodden path - been there, done that....
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