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Apr 19, 2019 | 10:42 PM

tideguyinal

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Shock Fitment

I have an 05 ultra and want to upgrade
the air shocks. Can I install a set from a newer model like from 08 and up?

Apr 20, 2019 | 07:39 AM

dawg

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Yes. For example, the air shocks on my 08 (prior to ditching them for Bitubos) bore a -97 part number. Your ride came stock with 13” shocks when your are looking

Apr 20, 2019 | 09:55 AM

Frogprince

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I can't remember the year of the shocks I purchased off here for my 1999. I do know they where from an 08 plus CVO.

They where air shocks and the biggest headache was keeping track of the recommended air pressure for the new style shocks.

Apr 20, 2019 | 04:04 PM

Streetrunner

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Originally Posted by dawg

Yes. For example, the air shocks on my 08 (prior to ditching them for Bitubos) bore a -97 part number. Your ride came stock with 13” shocks when your are looking

how do u like your Bitubos? Are they stiff or plush? Do they bottom out?
thanks

Apr 20, 2019 | 05:27 PM

dawg

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Originally Posted by Streetrunner

how do u like your Bitubos? Are they stiff or plush? Do they bottom out?
thanks

Love them. I have them set at plush and it seems to work fine. DK Customs set them up according to my input on the questionnaire. No bottoming out at all.

Apr 23, 2019 | 04:13 PM

nhrider1

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Originally Posted by Streetrunner

how do u like your Bitubos? Are they stiff or plush? Do they bottom out?
thanks

I run the Bitubos on my 2010 Road King. They are adjustable for preload and rebound dampening, so you can set them up either way depending on your personal preference. No bottoming...I'm 5'8" and 220 lbs.

They are great shocks and probably can't be beat for the money.