Put Ohlins on the rear...Wow!
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Put Ohlins on the rear...Wow!
What a huge difference in ride quality, cornering and overall handling. I had tried Progressive Mono in the front end but that will be changed to the Ohlin setup as soon as. The Technician spent about 4 hours getting them just right for me and my weight and riding style. he normally sets up Race bikes but is also great with our big babies.
If only Harley put in decent shocks to start with.
The model as HD 022 designed for Harley FLHRS
If only Harley put in decent shocks to start with.
The model as HD 022 designed for Harley FLHRS
Last edited by Rebyl; Jan 5, 2014 at 05:25 PM.
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Good stuff. Just ordered a new front tyre and am going to have a try of the new ME888 Metzeler, which apparently is the upgrade from the 880. Don't like the Dunlop, they wear real fast here in NZ, maybe its the type of road or constant cornering. Actually wanted an Avon but none available at present and I need a new tyre in a hurry as I have a 1000 km day ride coming up.
Can't wait to put the Ohlins up front as well
Can't wait to put the Ohlins up front as well
What a huge difference in ride quality, cornering and overall handling. I had tried Progressive Mono in the front end but that will be changed to the Ohlin setup as soon as. The Technician spent about 4 hours getting them just right for me and my weight and riding style. he normally sets up Race bikes but is also great with our big babies.
If only Harley put in decent shocks to start with.
The model as HD 022 designed for Harley FLHRS
If only Harley put in decent shocks to start with.
The model as HD 022 designed for Harley FLHRS
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Cost about $1300.00 NZ Dollars, just over $1100 USD that included fitting charge which was well worth it as the guy is considered to top man for shocks in NZ. After riding it round for about 30 minutes over rough roads I felt very happy but he still did a further adjustment of 1 millimetre,, he is that fussy
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Rebyl--- Why are you swapping out the Progressive Mono-tube?? I just installed the mono-tube on my machine..
Lowcountry Joe--- NICE SET UP!!!!!!!!
Lowcountry Joe--- NICE SET UP!!!!!!!!
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I find it very Harsh, roads here are quite rough, lots of bumps and I think having Ohlin front and back may work better together
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