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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 02:41 AM
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I am looking for some budget rear shocks and these are a good price over here in the UK, Has anyone fitted these Drag Specialties rear shocks and are they any good ?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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yeah, i had a set that i picked up used. they sucked! no better than the stockers. i gave them away.

disclaimer: i have no idea how they were treated before i got them, but by the looks of the bodies, they were still fairly new. the guy i bought them from didn't like them either.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 06:57 AM
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[QUOTE=dibdob69;20274347]I am looking for some budget rear shocks and these are a good price over here in the UK,

How much are they ?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 06:58 AM
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Hard pass, save up a little more and get Bitubo
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:02 AM
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you get what you pay for...

Budget and a reasonable level of performance for the buck... Bitubo
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:11 AM
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Vote 3 for Bitubo
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:19 AM
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Good and budget usually don't go well together in the same sentence when it comes to cheap shocks for a harley.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:25 AM
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I am thinking of biting the bullet and spending the money on Legends for the forks and rear (REVO Arc 13"). Over-all, it seems to be the better choice for me. Easier to adjust, And it is hard to beat a Lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:34 AM
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Progressive 412's (for less than $300 (U.S.)) is as budget friendly as you can get and still have a decent set of shocks under you,.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:00 PM
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I had some on a 16 street glide. Again, hardly better than stock, I found you get what you pay for with shocks. I now have legends on the rear and do not regret it.
 
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