Replacement shocks
I dunno man. every bike I've owned that had aftermarket shocks besides Harleys always had atleast rebound adjustment. then you upgrade to compression. when you wallow in the corners its because the front and rear are doing two different things. soft compression isn't really an issue as much as the rebound. if it just bounces on the rebound that will make it ride like ****.
seriously 2 or 3 manufacturers are selling shocks without rebound adjustment. when you have a passenger on it changes so much
seriously 2 or 3 manufacturers are selling shocks without rebound adjustment. when you have a passenger on it changes so much
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 547
Likes: 389
From: PNW
So far they're working great for me. Literally millions of bikes on the road without rebound adjustment. This is my 5th Harley without rebound adjustment. Never once had an issue. Just isn't a deal breaker for me.
ok but why is it the only shock manufacturers in the Harley world that are selling shocks with dampening but no rebound. usually the base model has rebound then you pay extra for compression. I know ohlins make some basic ones without either one. I've owned German Italian and japanese bikes and all the companies that make those aftermarket shocks include rebound on the low end models
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 8,089
Likes: 9,485
From: central NC
ok but why is it the only shock manufacturers in the Harley world that are selling shocks with dampening but no rebound. usually the base model has rebound then you pay extra for compression. I know ohlins make some basic ones without either one. I've owned German Italian and japanese bikes and all the companies that make those aftermarket shocks include rebound on the low end models
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 547
Likes: 389
From: PNW
ok but why is it the only shock manufacturers in the Harley world that are selling shocks with dampening but no rebound. usually the base model has rebound then you pay extra for compression. I know ohlins make some basic ones without either one. I've owned German Italian and japanese bikes and all the companies that make those aftermarket shocks include rebound on the low end models
Just about all manufacturers for Harley shocks make models without rebound. I've ridden all my life without it and been perfectly happy. If it's a deal breaker for you cool. There are plenty of options for you to chose from.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 351
Likes: 27
From: in a place with no Drama.
Bitubos only model available (at DK Custom) includes pre-load and rebound adjustment. The rebound is easily adjustable with bags on the bike. Just install them inverted which DK recommends. $550 shipped. I just put a set on a 2020 FLHX and it is a great big difference over stock.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 101
Likes: 53
From: Cdn foothills
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 5
Likes: 3
From: Florida
Great Shocks
Try Suspension Technologies USA. Lifetime Warranty
I put those on a few weeks ago but, I can't really give a review on them yet. Probably only done about 50 miles since. Half the price of Ohlins and some here have said just as good. When the weather clears some I'm going down to Ocean Parkway L.I. here where the road dips hard in some areas for a few miles. The kind of dips that can knock your butt off the seat at speed. I can go back/forth and get a real good sense of the best setting........which just may be the one set for me from the factory. Looking forward to snow melting
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 365
Likes: 348
From: Long Island NY
I have not forgotten but not yet. I went away for the last 2 weeks and just returned home yesterday. Bike has been covered in the garage for 3 weeks now. I am getting severe withdrawals. Sun is out and warmer here as well. I planned on doing it next week. Will report back