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Aug 28, 2012 | 09:59 AM

Gayleforce

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From: Chatsworth

Shocks the bumpy truth

We have a 10 FLHTK. We ride 2 up 95% of the time. Total weight 420 ( I will not tell wife's weight! Don't want to die). Mine is blulk of it. We go campaigning 50% of the time that is another 75# weight

We were sold 418's from progressive and then told by the. It is the wrong shock ( out over $600.00 not happy). Progressive is looking to see if they have a new spring that may help?? Will it not sure. a short tide for use is 400 miles. We like to go and escape.

Always thought that the bike should handle better now I know why it does not.

Help what should be used. I looking at legend ( think these are all show and no go.) Maybe I am wrong. I have talked with Ohlin like what I hear.

Please give feedback. So I am not wasting money I don't have. Thank you

Aug 28, 2012 | 10:03 AM

Hogpro

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Talk to Howard at Motorcycle Metal. He is the true expert on suspension.http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/

Aug 28, 2012 | 10:10 AM

pdzani

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love my ohlins, my best mod for 2 up loaded type of riding on long hauls.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:13 AM

jackja25

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Originally Posted by Hogpro

Talk to Howard at Motorcycle Metal. He is the true expert on suspension.http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/

Ditto on this. I have friends that have bought progressive 440's and have preferred the Ohlins. The Ohlins do cost 200-300 more. But at least from my friends that have ridden my bike with ohlin 3's and their same exact bike, they wish that they spent the extra cash. I ride about 70% two up touring. And my wife says that it is now like riding a cadillac. But I also replaced the front with the progressive mono cartridges. HTH

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:54 AM

0ldhippie

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From: Santa Cruz

I'm cheap and went with 440s but I ride solo. I don't think ya can beat Howard and Ohlins for the best ride. Penske may still do Harley shocks? I went with Racetech springs and Ricor valves from fabrik8 in the front, works great.

Aug 28, 2012 | 11:58 AM

BALL

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I just installed the Legends air ride, I ride 2 up 90% of the time, there is nothing better.

Aug 28, 2012 | 12:04 PM

Streetrunner

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From: South Jersey

My SG came with stock 12" shocks that are horrible, even 1 up. I then installed Progressive shocks, they were topping out over certain kind of bumps, didn't like them at all. I found a pair of 13" stock Ultra shocks on Ebay, I now have a comfy ride.