Ohlins shocks......that good!?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: Port Saint Lucie, FL
I bought mine from Fuel Moto and they went over my weight my wife's weight,how we load for a trip etc. and selected the right springs for the job.
I've been more than pleased as has the wife when we hit a bad bump.
The rest of the time it rides way better than stock and handling was also much improved,Fuel Moto was great to work with.
I've been more than pleased as has the wife when we hit a bad bump.
The rest of the time it rides way better than stock and handling was also much improved,Fuel Moto was great to work with.
Did fuel moto go with progressive rate springs for you for those times you're just riding one-up?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2021
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From: SC
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.
I searched, read, asked and decided on SuperShox. I just cannot get over the look of those beer cans hanging over my rear fender. To each their own.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,033
Likes: 543
From: SC
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.
I searched, read, asked and decided on SuperShox. I just cannot get over the look of those beer cans hanging over my rear fender. To each their own.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Bloomington, IN
I've put tens of thousands of miles separately on a handful of high-end shocks. Ohlins, Legend, ProAction, Super Shox, etc. I've found that when setup correctly, all of them perform great and there isn't a massive difference between them. I think some people like to cheerlead and swing from the nuts of whatever company they use because their choice becomes validated if someone else runs out and buys it, too. And to be realistic, most riders do not push their bikes to the limits where the difference can be felt, or is even needed based on their riding style. The whole performance scene is mostly folks who do it for the aesthetic.
With that said, ProAction has been my favorite set of the companies mentioned. I have Super Shox currently but when it's time for a new set, I'll be going back to ProAction.
With that said, ProAction has been my favorite set of the companies mentioned. I have Super Shox currently but when it's time for a new set, I'll be going back to ProAction.
HDF Community Team
Joined: May 2022
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From: CA
So, am I looking at the specs correctly, these are a 13" shock only? For you guys that have gone to this shock that have a Road/Street Glide Special, has the 1" increase in shock length affected handling characteristics/performance at all? How is this additional 1"better for a solo rider?
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Inland NW
you dont have to mount them like that. I didnt. You cannot see mine
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From: Las Vegas
It does affect it a little bit, but you'd probably expect as much from slightly raising the rear. You get a tiny bit more cornering clearance and the front rake angle changes a tiny bit. Weight is shifted forward a tiny bit, compressing the front suspension a little bit. Overall, it improves handling accordingly: a tiny bit. The big win is your spine is going to be much happier!
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Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Inland NW
It does affect it a little bit, but you'd probably expect as much from slightly raising the rear. You get a tiny bit more cornering clearance and the front rake angle changes a tiny bit. Weight is shifted forward a tiny bit, compressing the front suspension a little bit. Overall, it improves handling accordingly: a tiny bit. The big win is your spine is going to be much happier!
As for any handling differences, there were only improvements, and now that I have the cartridges up front, and my TrueTracks, that thing is on rails.
