2012 street glide, rough ride
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From: b.c.
1) the air pressures recommended are in the manual; for me solo is 40 lbs, two up is 50lbs. When I got the bike there was an air leak so I rode it home at 0 psi....not good.
2) the rear suspension on the regular FLH has very little travel and the SG has even less. Lowering your bike from stock will have an adverse affect on the suspension...ther is only so much you can do with 2-3" of travel.
3) aftermarket shocks would seem to be the ultimate answer for the 1970's era shocks on these bikes. I'm spoiled with my KTM's WP suspension so I know what a bike CAN feel like. I don't need that level of suspension on my touring bike, but something from the 1990's would be nice!
my advice is to pay attention to the air pressure, run the longer FLH shocks and when time and funds permit, consider an aftermarket shock. ....in the meantime avoid potholes and curbs!
Dave
2) the rear suspension on the regular FLH has very little travel and the SG has even less. Lowering your bike from stock will have an adverse affect on the suspension...ther is only so much you can do with 2-3" of travel.
3) aftermarket shocks would seem to be the ultimate answer for the 1970's era shocks on these bikes. I'm spoiled with my KTM's WP suspension so I know what a bike CAN feel like. I don't need that level of suspension on my touring bike, but something from the 1990's would be nice!
my advice is to pay attention to the air pressure, run the longer FLH shocks and when time and funds permit, consider an aftermarket shock. ....in the meantime avoid potholes and curbs!
Dave
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From: In the MIddle of Nowhere
"I'm spoiled with my KTM's WP suspension so I know what a bike CAN feel like."
I love this - we are now working with KTM to make an even better suspension for them up here in Canada. They have a demo stunt team and they approached us for a single active hydraulic shock which we are working on as we speak. It will allow shorter riders to lower the bike as required of course, or leave it in auto mode.
Also have completed our first auto application with a Honda S2000, very cool - so very soon you will drop raise or lower any corner of your car on the oval track. Dial it in at whatever speed!
( This shows the prototype 2 weeks ago - she is on the road and off to the track now)
We have mastered 2 wheels... active hydraulic is the key to a smooth ride all the time.
I love this - we are now working with KTM to make an even better suspension for them up here in Canada. They have a demo stunt team and they approached us for a single active hydraulic shock which we are working on as we speak. It will allow shorter riders to lower the bike as required of course, or leave it in auto mode.
Also have completed our first auto application with a Honda S2000, very cool - so very soon you will drop raise or lower any corner of your car on the oval track. Dial it in at whatever speed!
We have mastered 2 wheels... active hydraulic is the key to a smooth ride all the time.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 858
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From: USA
Suspension Technology has shocks, priced right. About $450 for the pair, google them. Lots of tailor made shocks out there for each specific need and budget but at $800 and up its not cost effective in my eyes... I recently came across Suspension Technology shocks and I will be making the plunge, they carry a lifetime warranty, better than highly overrated "Progresive shocks" and many others out there. Just my opinion though, however, I like to keep as much money in my pocket as I can 
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