I'm at Biketoberfest here in Daytona and decided that the one mod I was going to do here was improve my ride quality a bit over those wonderful stock HD shocks. After going to the different vendors and doing research here I decided to go with Ohlins...they have a factory vendor booth set up at Rossmeyers. The guys worked with me to get the proper set-up and took the shocks out of the box and into their mobile shop to build them correctly for me. I've been riding them for a day now and can definitely tell the difference. Only problem now is I want the front fork to feel as good as the rear suspension does! I can see more $$ spent in my future. The Ohlins guys told me to ride the bike for a couple of days and come back and let them know if I wanted them to tweek the setting at all. I think I may have them soften it up just a hair, but other than that they've been great.

Oh and I did mention that I've read many posts here about Howard at Motorcycle Metal and how well he seems to know his stuff. Mentioning Howard got a bit of a smile and chuckle from the factory guys but they had nothing but good things to say about him. Said they've been working with him for years and he is a true expert who cares about customer satisfaction.

From what I've experienced so far I can definitely recommend Ohlins to those of you looking to upgrade your rear suspension.

 

That's good to know. Thinks for the input.

 

Great post, love mine & Howard knows his stuff. Ohlin's make a big difference for me.

 

Just got back from a 1400 mile ride and can't say enough about Howard or Ohlins. Great shocks and a great guy.

Cant wait to get his forks on my Road King!

 

I'm getting ohlins when i get back. These arnott air shocks don't like my riding style

 

What are you guys doing for the forks? Does Ohlins make a cartridge?

 

Which Ohlins did you get?

 

On Howard's website I believe they are the 2-2 model. Ohlins website lists them as 36mm emulsion type monotube shocks. I will take a picture tomorrow with my saddlebags off if I get back to their booth to have them adjusted.

 

Got mine about a month ago, quite amazing there could be that difference in ride quality. Still playing with them and yes make the front well sort of lacking does'nt it.
Who the fu#& is howard messler?

Russ

 

Progressive Monotubes for the front makes for a nice set-up.