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Old 05-11-2019, 04:45 PM
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Hope to add to the conversation as placed order for 13" Bitubo on Friday, scheduled to be delivered Tuesday. Im 230lbs, wife 140 and I ride solo 75% of the time on my 2013 FLHTC. This was all input on the DK site for my custom setup as well. Will get a couple pics of initial settings. I have half assed it for long enough having went from stock air to cheapest Progressive 412 (12") thinking I wanted the lowered look, im sure it only took away any gains the Progressives made. I could dial them in ok for just me but was not good on wifes back when we would hit larger dips/heaves and holes. Fingers crossed for a great outcome, this and other threads have me hopeful! I fully realize I will be addressing the fronts soon too.
 

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Originally Posted by rnl_1200C
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.
Sorry, just saw this. I have the Bitubo's on the Road King. I'm still tweaking them a little. I've been backing off the preload and have them pretty nice now. Going to change the rebound setting next just to see the difference. I'm very happy with the Bitubo's but if money is no problem for you, splurge and get the Pro Actions. I have them on my Limited and they ride just a little better. I went with the Bitubo's on my Road King to save money on my solo commuter and am happy with them.
 
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Went on a 7 hr ride yesterday. Everything was smooth. Im real happy with them. Haven't done any long rides with a passenger yet to say how that goes.
 
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I will have mine on Wednesday. I am in the same boat as Edward. Pro actions on the street glide and trying out the bitubo's on the king.
 
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So I went through bitubo's website and it looks like they have a fork kit

http://www.bitubo.com/Bitubo/cms/ENG...t/33-jbh1.html

http://bitubosrl.zucchetti.com/Bitub...o-oil-car.html

It has preload, comp, and rebound. Was able to reference HD004JBH12WO on ebay and found a selling selling the kit for about 580. Not bad price for other kit thats sells for even more

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bitubo-Adju...53.m1438.l2649
 
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Shocks came in yesterday, time to do some wrenching. Good looking product and seems to include everything I need. Preset sag with 5 threads showing and rebound at about 3. Note that this setting is a sliding scale setting, not just 1, 2,3 etc.
Was a bit surprised that box came all taped up but then duh, its opened new and setup then re-packaged so don't be surprised like me.


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Has anyone tried Bitubo's fork kit that is mentioned earlier?
 
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
So I went through bitubo's website and it looks like they have a fork kit...It has preload, comp, and rebound.
And it looks like they are externally adjustable! Woohoo! Happy dance!!!
 
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I ordered mine for my ‘19 FLHXS on Friday. Looking forward to getting them on the bike and some miles on them.
 
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I got my Bitubos' last week and I am very impressed with them. They are on part with my Pro Actions. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking. Wife also gave them a big thumbs up.
 
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