Harley shocks upgrades

n1ner4 · 2020-03-01 23:31:47

Progressive monotubes In front, and ?hlins HD159’s in back

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Mar 1, 2020 | 08:21 PM

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Bafflingbs

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Progressive monotubes In front, and Öhlins HD159’s in back

Mar 1, 2020 | 08:53 PM

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blap

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My rear #2 adjustable Ohlins from Henry at Motorcycle Metal are coming tomorrow, he gives deals to forum members

Mar 1, 2020 | 09:31 PM

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sanman4ever

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Make sure you get a 13" shock for the rear whatever you choose.

Mar 1, 2020 | 11:17 PM

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skratch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blap

My rear #2 adjustable Ohlins from Henry at Motorcycle Metal are coming tomorrow, he gives deals to forum members

that would be Howard.... just fyi

Mar 2, 2020 | 01:36 AM

#15

blap

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Originally Posted by skratch

that would be Howard…. just fyi

Oops! You're right, thanks. I know a guy who used to build shocks named Henry.

Last edited by blap; Mar 2, 2020 at 01:39 AM.

Mar 2, 2020 | 04:28 AM

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nobodyknowsme

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Pro Action on my Road Glide and Progressive on my Road King. Both a huge improvement over stock.

Mar 2, 2020 | 07:30 AM

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jd05flhtci

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I did legends on my rgs after lots of research. Calling and talking with any manufacture will not help they will push their product same with aftermarket shops they will push what they sell. Best to go with shocks from a company who has been doing suspension for awhile like ohlins,legend or fox. Talk with dealers,forums,and bikers in general. Watch YouTube reviews,read reviews etc etc. good luck

Mar 2, 2020 | 08:17 AM

#18

Moose2011FLHX

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Revo A's (13") on the rear and the Axeo Cartridge set up in the front. Huge improvement in comfort and no more, frontend dive or drift. 18 SGS

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Mar 2, 2020 | 11:21 AM

#19

sanman4ever

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Legend, Pro Action, or Ohlins should get you where you want to be. Also the HD 13" hand adjustables are very serviceable as well. Some members have had success with Bitubo too. I'd stay away from the Progressives. Some people like them but a had them in a few different configurations and they flat out rode like a truck.

For the front monotubes are ok but I think the same results can be had with using a heavier fork oil. I switched out my monotubes for Legend Axeo's. They perform much better. But are usually twice the price. Just remember a lot of this stuff is subjective.