Certainly, except for late model HD shocks that are reasonably good, people like me with older cycles who changed out our OEM air shocks for expensive aftermarket shocks want to feel a noticeable improvement--for the price we paid. I believe the improvement we want to feel is directly affected by the price we paid.

Except for people on this board who have the money to try multiple aftermarket shocks one after another, most of us badly want to justify what we spent for shock improvement. I do not believe that improvement versus cost is actually there. Surely, almost any aftermarket shock is better than older HD versions; that is not in question.

I bought new Ohlins, 2-2b. They are okay, but not such a noticeable difference in quality from what I took off my 2006 Ultra (I changed the shock oil in these to 10W) that justifies the cost. Yes, my shocks are adjusted correctly, at least correctly enough.

True, I do not "carve" canyon roads at high speed. I do not long to scrape my floorboards on every sharp, speed turn. I have a road cycle, not a racing cycle.

Personally, I think all this shock talk here is mostly bullshit. Aftermarket shock improvements are marginal--except in the minds of those who need to justify their expenditures. Improvement over older OEM versions? Certainly. Worth the cost of aftermarkets? Questionable.

 

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I enjoy my Legend Revos A's much more than the stock shocks. Thanks you and have a nice day.

 

Mine came with HD air shocks. They lose air over time. I tried pretty much literally every other shock HD makes for my bike. They bottom out on normal roads.
Progressive 944s neither lose air nor bottom out unless I'm doing 30 and going over a speed bump. It was an easy choice.

 

Its what fits your style theres a crap out there thats for sure

 

I get it now. What’s true for you is fact for all. Here’s a fact. The air shocks are garbage. I mean look around and see all the air shocks installed on automobiles from the factory? None
3 way adjustable gas charged out back and cartridges in front. This is how I made my bike rideable for 800 mile days.

 

I am in the $7 bottle of heavier oil camp. Huge improvement.

 

I think my FLHX has all of...2 inches of travel in the rear. There really isn't a whole lot that can be done with such a short amount of travel. I keep the shocks aired up and really havn't had any issues, even on 1200 mile days.

YMMV

 

Others have complained about the same shocks you have not being better than stock . Do yourself a favor....call Ohlins direct at 800-336-9029 before you give up on them. They’ll help you out to get the best ride possible. Post your findings here after working directly with Ohlins please.

 

Nice premise. Bound to spur rational and well-reasoned conversation.