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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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So I'm looking to upgrade the shocks and was looking at Ohlins. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the HD357 shocks?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Not sure about the HD357's. I did get the Ohlins #3 from Howard and one of the better investments I made to my FLHT. What ever you do with Howard, won't disappoint.
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Originally Posted by fxdxruss
Not sure about the HD357's. I did get the Ohlins #3 from Howard and one of the better investments I made to my FLHT. What ever you do with Howard, won't disappoint.
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Who's Howard?
 
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http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/contact.html
 
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Originally Posted by tinmarine
Who's Howard?
Howard Messner at the link above. Motorcycle Metal is a sponsor of HDF and Howard is an Ohlins and JRI dealer. What makes him stand out from all others is that he custom builds those brands and will match them to your weight and riding style. He is probably the World's top Harley suspension guru, so call hem before all others!
 
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If you're looking for OHlin or JRI shocks and don't call Howard...you're not going to get great shocks that are "fine tuned" to your body/bike. Howard @ Motorcycle Metal is the "Rock Star" of shocks.

I know he's @ Sturgis now, so you might want to wait until he's back in shop to call...
 
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