Hey Streetruner: I took your advice and backed off the preload 2 turns. Felt alot better on the subsequent check ride. Looks like I will be adjusting the preload for solo vs 2 up with TP configuration. Do you use a spanner wrench for the preload ring nut? I've been doing it by hand but a spanner sure would make it easier.

 

Its been about 6 weeks now since ive added my chrome 13" bitubo twin adjustable's to my bobber. All I can say is its hands down an improvement over the stock. Love the new height, handling and smoothness. I havent done any experimenting as far as trying different settings or even noting sag or any of that. I can see im definitely not bottoming out all the time like I did w the stock shocks. I might be wrong about this but as far as I understand it, there is a break-in type period. So I figured I would get some mileage on it before experimenting w the different settings Just to add I had mine set up for firm/agressive riding.

 

use the spanned wrench that comes with the shocks.

 

im not sure I buy into the break-in period for shocks. I think they are what they are out of the box.
If anything I think your butt breaks into the shock. Lol

 

Ya could be right... Either way I dont have any major reasons to mess w the settings at the moment. Im happy w the firmer settings they preloaded.

 

Sounds like not much preload if you have the same springs. I have about 1/2 inch of thread showing.

My sag is set to the Bitubo spec. I don't have the manual handy, but its what they called for.

I too bought from DK. Mine were set pretty close when they arrived and felt much better on the road than the stock shocks. I decided to go through the procedure to adjust the sag...just because it was available. With the sag adjusted to spec. the ride improved nicely. I suggest you all go through the procedure. It's easy and it does make a difference.

I ended up changing the rebound to 2 to smooth out the ride and things have been perfect since. Rebound effects how fast the shocks react to changes.

I'm about 220 and ride solo most of the time. I like the ride firm, but compliant.

 

Good woman right there!

 

just curios if you know. Whats the stock shock length for a 2015 ultra Limited?

 

Ultra Limited: Factory 13" air shocks
Ultra Limited Low: Factory 12" HD Premium Hand Adjustable

 

thanks for this feedback. My situation is exactly like yours - 250lbs, mostly interstate, ride solo and need Cadillac type ride due to hip arthritis. Can you remind me of your specific shocks and setup please. I have Progressive 944 HD and need to replace them since I have lost lots of weight and the HD shocks are too stiff for me know.