premium HD shocks
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 385
Likes: 4
From: Ontario Canada
Just got back from my first ride since installing the Harley Premium shocks. I'm about 270 with gear so I set the adjuster 12 turns in. Only rode about 50 miles but I purposely seeked out the worst roads around here. Expansion joint heaves and crappy cold patches. That's always been my complaint with the stock suspension. The improvement is really significant. Previously I was constantly cringing over the same roads. Not now. I knew the front suspension was always harsh but the back end was so brutal that I didn't notice it. Now the front end feels pretty bad. That'll be next. At $399 delivered to my front door from Kutters I'd have to say its a great value/improvement upgrade. I'll have to wait and see how they work when I crank them up all the way to carry the wife but have to be better that the stock junk.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
Likes: 43
From: Louisiana
Is there a significant difference hitting sharp edged bumps with the HD fork kit? That's the major issue I'm looking to correct.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
Likes: 43
From: Louisiana
Thanks I've been on the fence about which kit to try. Don't want to spend $1200 on the Traxxion and the nitrogen filled Monotubes don't appeal to me. I'll give the HD kit a shot.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 9,974
Likes: 5,213
From: Michigan
I've been reading similar threads about rear shocks trying to make up my mind as to which way (brand) to go.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,415
Likes: 17
From: Belmont, MI
I feel the same way about shocks as I do seats/handlebars (and most other parts). If HD can't put decent ones on out of the box it will be a cold day in hell before I give them more cash. It will go to the aftermarket every time.
Rick
Rick
Last edited by Egldr05; May 11, 2014 at 06:30 AM.
I've had the 13" HD Premium shocks on for about 6k miles and I really like them over the stock air shocks. It was worth the $400, bike does not bottom out, no more wallowing and I also think the shocks have helped improved overall stability. I have no experience with other brands.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
Likes: 43
From: Louisiana
I've been reading similar threads about rear shocks trying to make up my mind as to which way (brand) to go.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.
BTW I'm walking around my dealer yesterday looking at what rear shocks are being used from the factory now. So the Street Glides had the Premium ride adjustable shocks and the Limited and the 38k CVO Electra Glide had the damn junk air shocks. Someone at Harley needs to severely beaten.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
I've been reading similar threads about rear shocks trying to make up my mind as to which way (brand) to go.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.
I have a '13 CVO Ultra and I've changed the air pressure in the rear shocks and I just can't get the ride I want.
My main complaint is the sharp jolt when going across pavement cracks or the occasional "pot hole".
I'm going to try adjusting the air pressure one more time.
It just p*%&#s me off to give H-D more money for something I think they should have put on the bike from the factory.