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1 More Question, And That's It!
Well, maybe. Until I think of the next one. I've decided on the HD Premium shocks for my Limited Ultra. I'm 5' 10", 190, solo rider about 80% of the time. My 82 year old dad started riding with me this year, and he might account for most of the other 20%. He's 5' 9" and about 170. I'm not an aggressive rider. Never scraped a floorboard. Which shocks do I want? The Low Profile, or the Standard Height? What's the difference? (I know my local Harley dealer well enough that I'm not gonna ask them. I've learned the hard way --- I'll do my own research on stuff, and then just tell 'em what I want.) Also, keeping the 16 on the rear, but changing to 18 or 19 in front.
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From: Chile Flats, AZ
One More Inch!
Think about it.... one more inch of travel over an occasional bump where if ya got it you're glad... IMHO.
I exchanged the "low" for the standard a year ago and it really was the right thing for us. We put 6000 miles on over the summer from Canada to MX and it worked great.
Of course we're talking about more weight and height-- take that into consideration. My philosophy is if I can reach both feet solid on the ground, I want all the metered absorption travel I can get... good luck.
I exchanged the "low" for the standard a year ago and it really was the right thing for us. We put 6000 miles on over the summer from Canada to MX and it worked great.
Of course we're talking about more weight and height-- take that into consideration. My philosophy is if I can reach both feet solid on the ground, I want all the metered absorption travel I can get... good luck.
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I'm also considering replacing the OEM shocks on my '13 CVO Ultra with either the H-D Premium shocks or the Progressive 944's.
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
I'm also considering replacing the OEM shocks on my '13 CVO Ultra with either the H-D Premium shocks or the Progressive 944's.
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
I'm torn between the HD standard which I'm currently running and a set of 944's I just received. I like the idea that the 944's site lower but still have 3 inches of travel. They seem to require more adjustments to dial them in. I had to send them back to have the light duty spring installed. Just been to dam wet and cold up here the last couple of days to try them out.
If it works out I may have a set of standard HD Hand Adjustable shocks available.
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Road Captain
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From: Chile Flats, AZ
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I'm also considering replacing the OEM shocks on my '13 CVO Ultra with either the H-D Premium shocks or the Progressive 944's.
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
However, I don't want to just spend money and then not realize any significant improvement in the way my bike rides.
My main objective is to eliminate, or significantly reduce those sharp jolts when crossing pavement breaks and the occasional pot-holes and I have no issue with my current shocks bottoming out.
I guess my question is, is there a real ride difference in either of these shocks v/s the H-D OEM's ?
Can't say enough good about the service and the product.
I've tried others, last two bikes put Terry's product on, glad I did. IMHO
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