Harsh Suspension...
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Harley suspension varies in perception from being fine for some owners, who can travel the globe in comfort, to the utter pits. And every shade in between! Doesn't make sense. What is certain is that most Harleys do not come with the finest suspension available, despite the price of the bikes. If only Harley would pluck up courage to offer say Penske shocks on selected models, but.... 
It's a mystery to me that my brother's BMW has press-button electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, my Buell and FXDXT have perfectly fine adjustable suspension, but the touring bikes are so badly equipped.
Admittedly my Glide is an old model, but I recently fitted custom-built Ohlins shocks (from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal), which have transformed my ride and cured bottoming as well. Ohlins fork cartridges next!
It's a mystery to me that my brother's BMW has press-button electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, my Buell and FXDXT have perfectly fine adjustable suspension, but the touring bikes are so badly equipped.
Admittedly my Glide is an old model, but I recently fitted custom-built Ohlins shocks (from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal), which have transformed my ride and cured bottoming as well. Ohlins fork cartridges next!
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From: Wisconsin, SE
for the wifes sg but was told the 940's are more suited for 2 up. I'm still
thinking on the 440. I think her weight is 160 (hope she doent read this part)
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Harley suspension varies in perception from being fine for some owners, who can travel the globe in comfort, to the utter pits. And every shade in between! Doesn't make sense. What is certain is that most Harleys do not come with the finest suspension available, despite the price of the bikes. If only Harley would pluck up courage to offer say Penske shocks on selected models, but....
It's a mystery to me that my brother's BMW has press-button electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, my Buell and FXDXT have perfectly fine adjustable suspension, but the touring bikes are so badly equipped.
Admittedly my Glide is an old model, but I recently fitted custom-built Ohlins shocks (from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal), which have transformed my ride and cured bottoming as well. Ohlins fork cartridges next!
It's a mystery to me that my brother's BMW has press-button electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, my Buell and FXDXT have perfectly fine adjustable suspension, but the touring bikes are so badly equipped.
Admittedly my Glide is an old model, but I recently fitted custom-built Ohlins shocks (from HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal), which have transformed my ride and cured bottoming as well. Ohlins fork cartridges next!
Changing valving from the dash will allow you to select the best ride for the riding surface at that moment.
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I just bought my first Harley (2010 Streetglide) about a month ago and really love it so far. I had a buell prior and many other sportbikes prior to that. I have noticed That the supension on this bike is horrible. If I am on the highway I dread hitting anything even a difference in height in the pavement is very punishing. It feels very harsh almost as if there is no dampening at all. As popular as these bikes are I can't think this is normal.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I choose a set of OHLINS from Motorcycle Metal, Howard has a set (#3 #1) which he has specifically built for the SG with a 12" length, the ride is now what I would expect HD to be delivering from new and the good looks of the SG have been retained.
Coming from sports machines you will certainly feel comfortable with the performance upgrade and Howard's pricing for forum members made the cost a little easier to swallow.
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