Ohlins shocks......that good!?
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I have the basic Ohlins as well from Howard for my King. Mine are the 12" with the 3" stroke 'cause I need to get "flat footed". They are the emulsion vs separated shocks. Could I tell the difference between the 2 for $300 more? Probably not for the kind of riding I do. My wife likes them as well when she does ride with me.
I'm also about an hour and a half riding distance from Ohlins, so I can take them there for any service or rebuild.
I'm also about an hour and a half riding distance from Ohlins, so I can take them there for any service or rebuild.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by HD_noobie
I did go with FKS 226 up front, no buyers remorse at all.
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Like them a lot, seem plush, more so than I thought they would be, especially braking
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I came upon Ohlins S36HR1C1L shocks on RevZilla.
Price......$1549!!
Thats a hefty price tag!!
Does anyone have these?
And is the ride THAT significantly better to warrant a price like that?
I might be changing out whats on my 2010 RK.
How can I tell if what's on there now are the original shocks?
Price......$1549!!
Thats a hefty price tag!!
Does anyone have these?
And is the ride THAT significantly better to warrant a price like that?
I might be changing out whats on my 2010 RK.
How can I tell if what's on there now are the original shocks?
I do love them, especially paired with their NiX cartridges up front.
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Ohlins suspension is the real deal .. came standard on my new 1978 Husqvarna CR 250 mx bike and was always highly regarded at the Pro level.. I would not spend that much with remote reservoirs on a Harley touring bike..more adjustments to fiddle with (how many owners really understand damping and rebound adjustments enough to alter and improve compliance and behavior intended for varying road conditions and such) plus they require expensive rebuilds periodically which I think is recommended about ~25-30 K miles ..If I was to feel the need to upgrade I would just get FOX non remote shocks for half the price of those Ohlins, and just set the preload properly ..but your money, time and effort to spend as you desire .. my 
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anywayI had no idea they would be more involved then just giving you a soft ride.
I dont do major touring at all.....yet.
Solo and 2 up......maybe 100 to 200 in a day.
I have noticed though that my lower back gets a bit uncomfortable after about 50 miles.
Maybe thats a shock thing.......or just posture.
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I have the basic Ohlins as well from Howard for my King. Mine are the 12" with the 3" stroke 'cause I need to get "flat footed". They are the emulsion vs separated shocks. Could I tell the difference between the 2 for $300 more? Probably not for the kind of riding I do. My wife likes them as well when she does ride with me.
I'm also about an hour and a half riding distance from Ohlins, so I can take them there for any service or rebuild.
I'm also about an hour and a half riding distance from Ohlins, so I can take them there for any service or rebuild.
Or ONE of the best?
What are the top brands?
And by definition, there is only one "best."
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by 81shovelhd
Are Ohlins considered THE best?
Or ONE of the best?
What are the top brands?
Or ONE of the best?
What are the top brands?
