Road King Rear suspension opinions
#11
My 05 King is a Custom with 12" shocks also, and my experience with the stock air shocks was exactly like yours, Alan.
I know that Ohlin's are the pinnacle, but I simply couldn't justify that kind of expense. I'm hoping, and believing that the Progressive shocks will be a major improvement, though maybe not the pinnacle of choices. That said, if the OP can afford and justify the expense, my reading would suggest that those are about as good as it gets for aftermarket shocks.
I know that Ohlin's are the pinnacle, but I simply couldn't justify that kind of expense. I'm hoping, and believing that the Progressive shocks will be a major improvement, though maybe not the pinnacle of choices. That said, if the OP can afford and justify the expense, my reading would suggest that those are about as good as it gets for aftermarket shocks.
#12
Jeez....I was under the impression that they were closer to they $1000 range. Hope I'm exceedingly happy with the Progressive's or I'm going to be pizzed!
#13
I agree if you have the $ it seems the Ohlins are the best set up out there and the discount from Motor Cycle metal makes a big difference in total price.
I weighed it all out and ordered a set of Progressive 940 on Monday for 459.00 and Ill give them a try. 2 of the guys in my area with SG have them and are happy with them and dont feel they are too stiff . Progressive will swap out the springs for the softer ones if they are too stiff and I live close enough to drop them off so if needed no additional cost there.
Im sure they will be an improvement over the HD Air Shocks
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#14
I went with the Ohlins #3 line from Motorcycle Metals , Howard gives a big discount to Forum members but they are still not cheap but worth every penny , the #2 Ohlins line with the forum discount is less than $100 more than what gipper paid for his 440's and a far superior shock , I don't care for the Progressive drop in springs , I tried them before and saw little improvement , I'm running the Progressive monotubes in my front end and love them for the price , Phat Performance has the best price on the monotubes
#15
You will more than likely be happy because you are comparing them to stock and it will be a much improved ride , if you rode a bike with Ohlin's and were comparing to them you would then be disappointed
#17
When you ride your bike with a set of custom-built Ohlins you will join the rest of the fans of that brand. Save yourself a lot of time and effort, get on the phone and talk to Howard at HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal. It will be the first day of the rest of your life!
#18
#20
Being British old chap I have Hagons on my SuperLow. They are custom built as far as the springs go, to match rider weight, but not a patch on my Glide's Ohlins. Their Nitro models may be better, but you are getting close to Ohlins prices then.
Last edited by grbrown; 12-29-2011 at 08:16 AM.