2012 SG suspension
Tourer
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Second cheapest is talk to the harley dealer about a set of factory take-offs from an ULTRA CLASSIC
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From: ST. Louis
More than likely the shocks didn't have enough air in them. I don't think dealers check any of them.
(in my 2009) I'm 225 lbs and had to run at least 28 lbs in the shocks riding solo. At 22lbs the shocks would bottom out.
(in my 2009) I'm 225 lbs and had to run at least 28 lbs in the shocks riding solo. At 22lbs the shocks would bottom out.
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I have thought about changing to the 13" factory shocks and adding a 1" lowering kit to get the ride height back. I don't know if that would get back the cushy ride I had on my Electraglide Classic but don't see why it wouldn't.
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LOL - I'll start looking, but 89lbs is a little light for me. I like some meat.
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I picked up a 2012 FLHX for demo a few weeks ago and was disappointed in the rear suspension. On the highway, the ride was great.
The back road trip with set my a$$ on fire - bottoming out and very firm.
The dealer is going to allow me to take it out again this weekend for a demo and pump up the shocks to try to improve the ride.
Does anyone have any inexpensive suspension suggestions for a 6'3" 255 lbs rider on this SG.
thanks
The back road trip with set my a$$ on fire - bottoming out and very firm.
The dealer is going to allow me to take it out again this weekend for a demo and pump up the shocks to try to improve the ride.
Does anyone have any inexpensive suspension suggestions for a 6'3" 255 lbs rider on this SG.
thanks
and 25-30 psi in the shocks work well for me with the Street Glide.
Tourer
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Adding a lowering kit will change the height and also change the angle of suppression of the shock and will feel horrible. I have a lowering kit and I can say the difference is remarkable but in a bad way. I took it off and left the SG factory shocks which are the harley lowering shocks for touring bikes.