Did not expect that
You pay extra for that rebound setting 
. I left mine at 3 which is default and it's great. I am going to experiment with different settings.
How do you guys go about setting the sag to get the readings with the passenger? Do you set it up and mark it somehow do you know where to set it when you are riding 2 up?
. I left mine at 3 which is default and it's great. I am going to experiment with different settings.How do you guys go about setting the sag to get the readings with the passenger? Do you set it up and mark it somehow do you know where to set it when you are riding 2 up?
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 668
Likes: 246
From: San Diego, CA.
Well my new shocks will be here next week, and i am already shopping for front fork cartridge kits.
i really like the Ohlins fks226 setup, almost completely because of the video previously posted with the tech from Big Bear, walking through the inner workings, but i am having trouble finding someone in my area to do the install. I know my limitations…..
But, I also am not impressed that with Ohlins, you buy the cartridge kit, and the springs are separate/ extra ?! I get that you need to buy oil…..
i found a very good Indy - and he is a fan of the Legends, but also is experienced with the Progressive cartridge kit. I loved the Progressive kit on my previous bike, but that was the older style kit - up to 2013……I am not sure about the new style kit, where one side seems to just be a spring, and the other fork side is compression and rebound? Compared to the other kits in this class of fork inserts, where one fork side is compression, and the other side is rebound dampening….i am not sure I like the design and engineering of the Progressive kit for 2014-2016 touring models, BUT, forum sponsor DK Customs has a shootout review, and the Progressive kit faired really really well, coming in 2nd to the AK 20 setup, which costs essentially twice as much…..
So, my fork kit contenders are —these numbers are before any potential discounts, which we all need to share widely 😀
- Legends ($900 + install)
- Ohlins ($900 + install)
- Progressive ($600 + install)
- Bitubo ($800 + install)
- Racing Bros ($600 + install)
Legends & Progressive are “not” externally adjustable once installed…….the other 3 options are, albeit a little bit of a pain, still better than complete disassembly to adjust….
Keep the details and info coming fellas - we help each other with the sharing of knowledge and experience
i really like the Ohlins fks226 setup, almost completely because of the video previously posted with the tech from Big Bear, walking through the inner workings, but i am having trouble finding someone in my area to do the install. I know my limitations…..
But, I also am not impressed that with Ohlins, you buy the cartridge kit, and the springs are separate/ extra ?! I get that you need to buy oil…..
i found a very good Indy - and he is a fan of the Legends, but also is experienced with the Progressive cartridge kit. I loved the Progressive kit on my previous bike, but that was the older style kit - up to 2013……I am not sure about the new style kit, where one side seems to just be a spring, and the other fork side is compression and rebound? Compared to the other kits in this class of fork inserts, where one fork side is compression, and the other side is rebound dampening….i am not sure I like the design and engineering of the Progressive kit for 2014-2016 touring models, BUT, forum sponsor DK Customs has a shootout review, and the Progressive kit faired really really well, coming in 2nd to the AK 20 setup, which costs essentially twice as much…..
So, my fork kit contenders are —these numbers are before any potential discounts, which we all need to share widely 😀
- Legends ($900 + install)
- Ohlins ($900 + install)
- Progressive ($600 + install)
- Bitubo ($800 + install)
- Racing Bros ($600 + install)
Legends & Progressive are “not” externally adjustable once installed…….the other 3 options are, albeit a little bit of a pain, still better than complete disassembly to adjust….
Keep the details and info coming fellas - we help each other with the sharing of knowledge and experience
Well my new shocks will be here next week, and i am already shopping for front fork cartridge kits.
i really like the Ohlins fks226 setup, almost completely because of the video previously posted with the tech from Big Bear, walking through the inner workings, but i am having trouble finding someone in my area to do the install. I know my limitations…..
But, I also am not impressed that with Ohlins, you buy the cartridge kit, and the springs are separate/ extra ?! I get that you need to buy oil…..
i found a very good Indy - and he is a fan of the Legends, but also is experienced with the Progressive cartridge kit. I loved the Progressive kit on my previous bike, but that was the older style kit - up to 2013……I am not sure about the new style kit, where one side seems to just be a spring, and the other fork side is compression and rebound? Compared to the other kits in this class of fork inserts, where one fork side is compression, and the other side is rebound dampening….i am not sure I like the design and engineering of the Progressive kit for 2014-2016 touring models, BUT, forum sponsor DK Customs has a shootout review, and the Progressive kit faired really really well, coming in 2nd to the AK 20 setup, which costs essentially twice as much…..
So, my fork kit contenders are —these numbers are before any potential discounts, which we all need to share widely 😀
- Legends ($900 + install)
- Ohlins ($900 + install)
- Progressive ($600 + install)
- Bitubo ($800 + install)
- Racing Bros ($600 + install)
Legends & Progressive are “not” externally adjustable once installed…….the other 3 options are, albeit a little bit of a pain, still better than complete disassembly to adjust….
Keep the details and info coming fellas - we help each other with the sharing of knowledge and experience
i really like the Ohlins fks226 setup, almost completely because of the video previously posted with the tech from Big Bear, walking through the inner workings, but i am having trouble finding someone in my area to do the install. I know my limitations…..
But, I also am not impressed that with Ohlins, you buy the cartridge kit, and the springs are separate/ extra ?! I get that you need to buy oil…..
i found a very good Indy - and he is a fan of the Legends, but also is experienced with the Progressive cartridge kit. I loved the Progressive kit on my previous bike, but that was the older style kit - up to 2013……I am not sure about the new style kit, where one side seems to just be a spring, and the other fork side is compression and rebound? Compared to the other kits in this class of fork inserts, where one fork side is compression, and the other side is rebound dampening….i am not sure I like the design and engineering of the Progressive kit for 2014-2016 touring models, BUT, forum sponsor DK Customs has a shootout review, and the Progressive kit faired really really well, coming in 2nd to the AK 20 setup, which costs essentially twice as much…..
So, my fork kit contenders are —these numbers are before any potential discounts, which we all need to share widely 😀
- Legends ($900 + install)
- Ohlins ($900 + install)
- Progressive ($600 + install)
- Bitubo ($800 + install)
- Racing Bros ($600 + install)
Legends & Progressive are “not” externally adjustable once installed…….the other 3 options are, albeit a little bit of a pain, still better than complete disassembly to adjust….
Keep the details and info coming fellas - we help each other with the sharing of knowledge and experience
And the Bitubo front and rear setup cost me $1350 OTD. The Ohlins setup would have been almost $2000 and while the money was not the issue I decided on the Bitubo due to the front setup. I think the WMEo shocks will be close to the Ohlins equivalent and at half the price I though I'd give them a try. We'll see how it goes.
Last edited by SoCalHarley; Apr 2, 2022 at 11:47 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 668
Likes: 246
From: San Diego, CA.
Please share how the install goes with the fork cartridge kit. If i can get a good deal on the kit, and talk my local Independant mechanic into doing the install, I will probably order them…..
I had the Bitubo twin adjustable rear shocks on my Road King, and loved them - absolutely the best bang for the dollar available, in my humble opinion. The new v3 version of the Bitubo shocks look phenomenal - Brock’s Performance has a great video on YouTube showing their features, but they are up at the top with the elite shocks in price @ $900-$1000
I had the Bitubo twin adjustable rear shocks on my Road King, and loved them - absolutely the best bang for the dollar available, in my humble opinion. The new v3 version of the Bitubo shocks look phenomenal - Brock’s Performance has a great video on YouTube showing their features, but they are up at the top with the elite shocks in price @ $900-$1000
Road Captain
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 504
Likes: 271
From: Anywhere, USA
I cannot speak to the other brands, but Ohlins are running on most of the King of the Bagger's.
Yeah, it sucks it is all sold separately, it is $$$.
I spoke to and bought mine through the Ohlins guy.
He got them Much faster than everyone else.
His info is on his channel, I knew nothing about him. But called him and he shared all his knowledge with me.
(18) The Ohlins Guy - YouTube
Yeah, it sucks it is all sold separately, it is $$$.
I spoke to and bought mine through the Ohlins guy.
He got them Much faster than everyone else.
His info is on his channel, I knew nothing about him. But called him and he shared all his knowledge with me.
(18) The Ohlins Guy - YouTube
Please share how the install goes with the fork cartridge kit. If i can get a good deal on the kit, and talk my local Independant mechanic into doing the install, I will probably order them
..
I had the Bitubo twin adjustable rear shocks on my Road King, and loved them - absolutely the best bang for the dollar available, in my humble opinion. The new v3 version of the Bitubo shocks look phenomenal - Brocks Performance has a great video on YouTube showing their features, but they are up at the top with the elite shocks in price @ $900-$1000
I had the Bitubo twin adjustable rear shocks on my Road King, and loved them - absolutely the best bang for the dollar available, in my humble opinion. The new v3 version of the Bitubo shocks look phenomenal - Brocks Performance has a great video on YouTube showing their features, but they are up at the top with the elite shocks in price @ $900-$1000
Glad to hear the WMEo shocks worked well on your Road King. I agree the Bitubo offering is excellent including some of their remote adjustable or hydraulic adjustable shocks. They even have an electronically adjustable system. The twin adjustable is an amazing deal.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,399
Likes: 307
From: Salem IN
I went cheap found a used set of progressive 944's on this site. Omg so much better than stock. I played with air pressure on the stock shocks and it did not help. My wife loves the improvement.
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I cannot speak to the other brands, but Ohlins are running on most of the King of the Bagger's.
Yeah, it sucks it is all sold separately, it is $$$.
I spoke to and bought mine through the Ohlins guy.
He got them Much faster than everyone else.
His info is on his channel, I knew nothing about him. But called him and he shared all his knowledge with me.
(18) The Ohlins Guy - YouTube
Yeah, it sucks it is all sold separately, it is $$$.
I spoke to and bought mine through the Ohlins guy.
He got them Much faster than everyone else.
His info is on his channel, I knew nothing about him. But called him and he shared all his knowledge with me.
(18) The Ohlins Guy - YouTube
