Rough riding over bumps?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lansing mi
I ride solo only 185 lbs. I spent a lot of years on Sportsters so I know what a stiff ride feels like. I then got a 10 FXDC and that had a much smoother ride. Now I have 7300 miles on my 11 RK with the stock 13" shocks and that is the one disappointment I have with my King.
I spent the Summer trying air pressure from 0 up to 24 lbs and the best is around 10 lbs and I still think it's to stiff.
I don't feel a great desire to go spend 5 or $600 to make it ride the way I think it should have stock. I'm just going to try and live with it because the rest of my King is great and I love this bike.
I spent the Summer trying air pressure from 0 up to 24 lbs and the best is around 10 lbs and I still think it's to stiff.
I don't feel a great desire to go spend 5 or $600 to make it ride the way I think it should have stock. I'm just going to try and live with it because the rest of my King is great and I love this bike.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: O'fallon IL
The stock 12in air shocks suck. I tried 3 different shocks, including the Progressive 940s, before finally finding a pair that i liked. They are the Harley Premeium lows. The CVO Street Glide comes stock with these shocks. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US. You will not find a better 12in shock for the price. The only better option is a set Ohlins but they are much more expensive.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Harrisburg,PA
You can get progressive 440's or 940's on ebay for less than 500$, the stock SG shocks are junk, I have heard of some guys changing to a heavier fluid and improving the ride though.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Ok, well I guess while I'm reading for months I can save up some dough till I figure it out.
Relocating the fill valve is a great idea, thanks.
I don't see how my SG is 1" lower then any other as I still have the stock shocks.
I'm running at 14psi right now and it hit hard in the rear. I had 20 psi in it and it was worse, guess I'll just mess around till I get it better.
Thanks for all the info,
J
Relocating the fill valve is a great idea, thanks.
I don't see how my SG is 1" lower then any other as I still have the stock shocks.
I'm running at 14psi right now and it hit hard in the rear. I had 20 psi in it and it was worse, guess I'll just mess around till I get it better.
Thanks for all the info,
J
Extreme HDF Member
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From: Glendale AZ
0550 what top of the line shock your referring to, might as well start my shock research right here and now?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Wow 30psi.....I almost get bounced off with 7lbs I got in em now!
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Rolla
The stock 12in air shocks suck. I tried 3 different shocks, including the Progressive 940s, before finally finding a pair that i liked. They are the Harley Premeium lows. The CVO Street Glide comes stock with these shocks. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US. You will not find a better 12in shock for the price. The only better option is a set Ohlins but they are much more expensive.
I am using the standard length on my Street Glide.
Night and Day difference between these and the factory shocks.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I'm not sure which year they changed, may have been '09 with the frame, but the recommended pressure is different for newer years.
Try putting some of your weight on your legs, lifting your *** off the seat on large bumps. Your knees will cushion the ride.
Try putting some of your weight on your legs, lifting your *** off the seat on large bumps. Your knees will cushion the ride.