What's different between '08 & '09 shocks?
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What's different between '08 & '09 shocks?
I have been watching this thread on switching from stock SG shocks to stock EG in order to get a better ride 2 up.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-shocks.html
I have a couple of questions about this.
Will the shocks from '09 and newer models bolt on to my '08 SG?
Also what are the difference between the various stock touring shocks - EG vs SG vs UC etc?
Any help would be appreciated.
Craig
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...de-shocks.html
I have a couple of questions about this.
Will the shocks from '09 and newer models bolt on to my '08 SG?
Also what are the difference between the various stock touring shocks - EG vs SG vs UC etc?
Any help would be appreciated.
Craig
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mounts are the same & physical dimensions
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
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Thanks Mike.
That is what I figured but usually it seems that once I think I have something figured out I manage to screw it up good. I hope to take some long road trips this year so some added comfort will be a big plus.
Craig
That is what I figured but usually it seems that once I think I have something figured out I manage to screw it up good. I hope to take some long road trips this year so some added comfort will be a big plus.
Craig
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mounts are the same & physical dimensions
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
I got a 2007 SG until last december and now I have a 2011 FLHX, so I can say they're "harder" and really unconfortable compared to the "old" SG shocks (wich were already pretty bad!).
If you use the new shocks on your 2008, I believe it would be even worse: you should consider buying something else...
I think the Moco should improve a lot the suspensions on our bikes: they did it on frames or brakes on the last touring models, wich ride really good now.
But the shocks on those bikes are a joke (especially in 12").
On our european roads, unless you're heavy enough to put the maximum pressure, it's almost impossible to endure a long ride on SG stock shocks.
That's my 4th Harley (one Sportster, one Dyna low rider, two SG) and I had to buy "real" rear shocks and better fork springs for all of them...
And when you've paid 33.500 dollars for a (stock) FLHX (that's the price here!), you dont smile when you have to spend some extra $$$$ for that!
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mounts are the same & physical dimensions
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
valving for rebound and absorbsion was changed in 09 to achieve a "smoother" ride.
the 09+ are better for ride quality, I think not quite as positive feeling for canyon carving.
I have the 09+ street glide shocks on my EG Classic in town- when touring ( like a multi day or multi week trip) I'll put on the ultra seat, tall shocks and tall windscreen
swapping shocks takes maybe 20 minutes, that includes beverage time and chatting with the neighbor who is stuck driving a "car" that looks like a toaster.
mike
For me i didn't change the shocks to taller ones, one because the front is -1" and second no problem even two-up for travelling.
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The question was:
And the answer is: yes, it will bolt on.
But the setting of the new shocks is totally different: it will not work properly on the "old" frame (too stiff).
Concerning the CVO SG shocks, it may improve the ride for a heavy guy, and only on the new frame. But if you're a light weight (like me), it also doesn't work, even on a 09/10/11 FLH.
For the same money, you can easily find better shocks!
And the answer is: yes, it will bolt on.
But the setting of the new shocks is totally different: it will not work properly on the "old" frame (too stiff).
For the same money, you can easily find better shocks!
