OHLINS #2's vs #3's
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OHLINS #2's vs #3's
Talked with Howard for a short short time yesterday. After he asked his questions, he recomended the 2-2 or the 3-3. I would love to get the "Ultimate" ride with the 6's, but they are not in my (wifes) financial plans. What my question is for people that have rode on the 2's AND 3's. I understand how they are bulit different, but what about the "ride" difference? Is it that noticable? Almost ready to call Howard and pull the trigger, just with the money that I will be spending I want what is correct for me.
2007 SG, Cordin dualtour seat
I ride 70% solo 30% 2-up
Mostly on Mid-Ohio shitty roads
May start taking the long extended weekend trips, after my wife's butt can handle it with the new shocks. I don't have a tourpak. so everything packed and loaded would be in the bags, or on aftermarket luggage strapped to the sissy bar.
Please let me know your thoughts as I really want to improve my ride before I get the FuelMoto 107" BB kit. Maybe Jamie and Howard should do a package deal!!!!!
Where else can you get a "NEW" old bike for under $3000.00?
2007 SG, Cordin dualtour seat
I ride 70% solo 30% 2-up
Mostly on Mid-Ohio shitty roads
May start taking the long extended weekend trips, after my wife's butt can handle it with the new shocks. I don't have a tourpak. so everything packed and loaded would be in the bags, or on aftermarket luggage strapped to the sissy bar.
Please let me know your thoughts as I really want to improve my ride before I get the FuelMoto 107" BB kit. Maybe Jamie and Howard should do a package deal!!!!!
Where else can you get a "NEW" old bike for under $3000.00?
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I just got the 3-3's and love them. I have been talking to Howard about a recommendation for my wife's 2010 Street Glide. She has issues with flat footing the bike so we have a lowering blocks on the rear with stock shocks. Howard recommended Or rather insisted, that I remove the lowering blocks immediately. I assume for her bike she would be better off with the 2-2's because they are shorter and with her sitting on the bike would be closer to stock.
I would say if you want the Street glide to be stock height go with the 2-2's if height is not a concern you can't beat the 3-3's. My wife is not a hot-rodder so I doubt she will be able to tell a difference in the ride of a 2-2 vs a 3-3. I would definetly digress and go with whatever Howard recommends he is the shock wizard.
I am going to have to talk to Howard a little more before I decide on the 2-2's or the 3-3's for her bike.
I would say if you want the Street glide to be stock height go with the 2-2's if height is not a concern you can't beat the 3-3's. My wife is not a hot-rodder so I doubt she will be able to tell a difference in the ride of a 2-2 vs a 3-3. I would definetly digress and go with whatever Howard recommends he is the shock wizard.
I am going to have to talk to Howard a little more before I decide on the 2-2's or the 3-3's for her bike.
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I spent all night and most of the morning reading through the posts and his website. But from what I get is everyone is happy with what they have. I was looking for people who have road on both the 2's vs 3's. I mean I'm sure Howard has...
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i have the 2s and am quite happy, shorter with more travel, Howard has to valve the 2s to your preference, the the 3s you can adjust yourself, but are about an inch taller, with slightly less stroke...Dont forget to do the front as well, the back, is only 1/2 the bike...I recommend intiminators, modded, with racetech single rate springs......
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I have the 2-2a's which is a newer version. It's a Ohlin 12 1/8" shock but has a longer shock stroke, 3 1/4" as compared to the 2-2 which is about 1/2" less shock stroke. I've not ridden a bike with the 3's so I can't give you a comparison. I am quite satisfied with the 2-2a and if you are going to go with a #2 and want to keep the original height then go with the 2-2a.
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#2's vs #3's
I'd go with Howard's recommendation's and let your budget be your guide. 275 more for the #3 shocks, either you want to spend the extra money or you don't. If I had the extra 275 at the time I would have gotten the #3's, I didn't. I got the #2's. I'm happy but I wish I would have had more money to spend , that's different than wishing I would have gotten the #3"s.
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My wife and I like to travel in Europe and have done several trips over 2,500+ miles on the same bike. With our #3-3s we have NEVER bottomed out, despite hitting hidden railway crossings and back street potholes. The ride is smoother and more comfortable, we can ride further in a day than before and when we get back home we don't feel as if we need a vacation to recover. In fact we are now planning a five week trip of around 6,000 miles, to Turkey from our home in the UK. All we need is a set of Howard's new front forks.....
So that's it then, buy the #3-3s!
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It is most unlikely you will find anyone with both. If you ride two up, get the #3-3s and here is why.
My wife and I like to travel in Europe and have done several trips over 2,500+ miles on the same bike. With our #3-3s we have NEVER bottomed out, despite hitting hidden railway crossings and back street potholes. The ride is smoother and more comfortable, we can ride further in a day than before and when we get back home we don't feel as if we need a vacation to recover. In fact we are now planning a five week trip of around 6,000 miles, to Turkey from our home in the UK. All we need is a set of Howard's new front forks.....
So that's it then, buy the #3-3s!
My wife and I like to travel in Europe and have done several trips over 2,500+ miles on the same bike. With our #3-3s we have NEVER bottomed out, despite hitting hidden railway crossings and back street potholes. The ride is smoother and more comfortable, we can ride further in a day than before and when we get back home we don't feel as if we need a vacation to recover. In fact we are now planning a five week trip of around 6,000 miles, to Turkey from our home in the UK. All we need is a set of Howard's new front forks.....
So that's it then, buy the #3-3s!