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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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This is the best way I found, but even after the oil change the shocks are not very good

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ur-shocks.html
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by XARAN
This is the best way I found, but even after the oil change the shocks are not very good

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ur-shocks.html
This link, post#55.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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I used the brake bleeder pump. I filled the resevour with new fluid and stuck the rubber tip in the air supply hose. After pumping enough to create a good suction, I released the vacuum and it pulled the fluid in slowly. Takes about 5 minutes.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Akitakoi
I fooled around with the stock shocks for weeks, tried different oil's and different amounts.
Looked at some of the high end shocks but didn't feel like spending that much.
Just MHO
Ended up trying the new touring shocks from harley, the ones with one adjustment ****.
Extremely satisfied with them!


They are really nice and you can get them for around $ 400.
 
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