Ohlin shocks
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Tourer
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Ohlin shocks
Anyone have ohlin shocks on a 08 street glide, stock HD shocks are 12" the ohlins I can get a deal on are 115/8" wondering if a lower than stock length ohlin will be worth the swapout also wondering about scrapping my bags. Whats everyones advice is a 3/8" shorter shock length that big a deal and do you think I'll get a better ride with the shorter ohlin's.
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Ohlins are probably the best shocks you can put on a motorcycle. Super adjustable and the highest quality.
With that said - if they're not designed for your bike you shouldn't touch em.
Even though the overall shock length is "only" 3/8" shorter, the travel at the very least is more then likely different.
Not to mention spring, compression, and damping rates.
With that said - if they're not designed for your bike you shouldn't touch em.
Even though the overall shock length is "only" 3/8" shorter, the travel at the very least is more then likely different.
Not to mention spring, compression, and damping rates.
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The olhin part#HD540 shocks are designed for the h-d FLH class bikes & I'm always reading on the forum about folks that have lower their streetglides 1" in the rear so was think'n a 3/8" shorter than stock shock wouldn't be a problem. Anyone out there that have olins or shock advice please chime in.
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had them on an old dirtbike back in the 70"s didnt even know they still existed.shorter means stiffer it is a trade off it will handle better but ride much firmer if theyre not stiffer youll bottom out too much.
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