Ohlins or Progressive shocks ?
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Road Captain
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Ohlins or Progressive shocks ?
Both companies say much better ride without the air shocks. Which ones are a good choice for the 2010 Road Glide Custom? Progressive has a new 940 series and also a 440,the 940 drops 1'' to give you the added travel with the shorter shocks. That sound right? Motorcycle Metal sells Ohlins but doesn't have a working number on their site so hell with them
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Howard is Fastharley here on the forum. I wouldn't say the hell with them. He is a standup guy and will help you out. PM him here on the forum and I'm sure he'll get right back to you.
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I had the 440's on my V Rod, not impressed with the ride at all.
I put Motorcycle Metal's Ohlins on the Ultra and love them. Howard will take care of you and build you shocks to your weight/style of riding. He offers a big discount to HDF members. Custom shocks for his price is a outstanding deal. Dont know about the progressive new shocks but again, I was not impressed and did not even consider them for the Ultra.
I put Motorcycle Metal's Ohlins on the Ultra and love them. Howard will take care of you and build you shocks to your weight/style of riding. He offers a big discount to HDF members. Custom shocks for his price is a outstanding deal. Dont know about the progressive new shocks but again, I was not impressed and did not even consider them for the Ultra.
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just tried his phone # and he answered in 5 rings. Ohlins definately worked out good for me
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I had 12˝" 440's on my SG and they were an improvement on the 12" stock SG shocks. OTOH I think no shocks at all might've been an improvement. The 440's were hard to locate that sweet spot, but I finally got there with them. They also have no rebound control, so going up was undamped and you often felt like you were being launched.
Last Sept. I installed some 13ź" Ohlins #2-3 based on favorable reviews here, and they were a major improvement. Very supple ride with no bottoming and very good rebound control. I see no downside to these shocks, even the price, and recommend them highly. If Howard can keep this level of performance at a reasonable price I think he's definitely on the right track.
In all fairness, it may not be right to compare a 12" or 12˝" shock with one with 13ź" length and >4" of travel. The Ohlins do pull the rear up enough to make a difference in my riding height vis-a-vis the windshield, and are about the same riding height as the standard 13" EG shocks. Even with the change I can still flat-foot the bike, but folks who are vertically challenged may want something shorter, like the 12" #2's. One reviewer said he had tried these an didn't like them, but going to the longer shocks made it right. I think much of the issues with shocks deals with travel, and the difference between 2" with 12" SG shocks and >4" with the Ohlins I have is huge. Couple the added travel with a higher-quality design makes for a winning combo, IMO.
So, going taller is basically trading that slammed look for better ride quality and control. For me it was a good trade-off and I won't be looking back.
Last Sept. I installed some 13ź" Ohlins #2-3 based on favorable reviews here, and they were a major improvement. Very supple ride with no bottoming and very good rebound control. I see no downside to these shocks, even the price, and recommend them highly. If Howard can keep this level of performance at a reasonable price I think he's definitely on the right track.
In all fairness, it may not be right to compare a 12" or 12˝" shock with one with 13ź" length and >4" of travel. The Ohlins do pull the rear up enough to make a difference in my riding height vis-a-vis the windshield, and are about the same riding height as the standard 13" EG shocks. Even with the change I can still flat-foot the bike, but folks who are vertically challenged may want something shorter, like the 12" #2's. One reviewer said he had tried these an didn't like them, but going to the longer shocks made it right. I think much of the issues with shocks deals with travel, and the difference between 2" with 12" SG shocks and >4" with the Ohlins I have is huge. Couple the added travel with a higher-quality design makes for a winning combo, IMO.
So, going taller is basically trading that slammed look for better ride quality and control. For me it was a good trade-off and I won't be looking back.
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Road Captain
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Just not a good sign with a non working tel #
Nothing personal I'm sure hes a good guy just not going to buy my shocks from him.
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Thanks to all who called me and let me know about this post. I was at the Paint Shop trying to get me tins (Fiberglass actually) and saddle bags painted in time for Leesburg or I would have replied sooner. I believe that you should try dialing the number everyone else does. If you do not wish to purchase Ohlins this time, we will see you the next time when you wish to rectify your mistake. Hopefully the telephone # will be working than. Thanks for thinking of me anyhow.
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HUGE f-ing mistake! Howard is THE man with Ohlins. Not sure what the phone number issue might be. I've spoken with him numerous times on my WG and will be too for my Roadie. The guy answers the phone at 3am. If you want the best possible ride, go with Ohlins from Howard. I had progressives on my Wide Glide and yanked them after a few months. The stock shocks were more comfortable.
Last edited by Shrug; Apr 16, 2010 at 01:45 PM.