ohlin shocks
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 339
Likes: 9
From: Washington
I think you may have gone to the wrong site as most of what I do is suspension. Go Here and look on the tabs for the "Chapter" in the book on the subject you need information from.
My site is built like a tree. http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/ is the trunk, the tabs are the heavy branches, and the smaller branches are specific subjects with links to an even more specializes subject.
You are a HDF member so call me on pricing. Non HDF people already have their pricing which is classified as MSRP. Thank You.
My site is built like a tree. http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/ is the trunk, the tabs are the heavy branches, and the smaller branches are specific subjects with links to an even more specializes subject.
You are a HDF member so call me on pricing. Non HDF people already have their pricing which is classified as MSRP. Thank You.
Current bike is superglide custom with mustang reduced reached seat with backrest, progressive 444 rear shocks, 16" pullback handlebar, forward foot controls.
Thank you
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: Castle Rock, CO
I originally installed them on my 2010 Limited, and with a 28" inseam, had no problem flat-footing the bike. I had Howard lengthen the mounts after a season, as the seat compressed during the year, and since they were in for a rebuild anyway, I thought I'd add as much stroke as possible.
They are now mounted to my 2014 Limited and I couldn't ask for a better ride. See this thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...alcan-hwy.html
I have Howard rebuild my shocks over the winter each year - but then I'm running 25-30K miles on them each season. Great to be retired!
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
Ok, so what do you recommend for my size. Im getting close to make the call for a 2014 road king. But because of my height (5'5" tall), I need to make sure that I can make this bike able to flat footed on both feet. I have rented this bike already and I need to stand up and can flat foot on one leg only.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 610
Likes: 62
From: White Bear Lake, MN
Kudos to Howard!
Have had my Ohlins #6's on for a few weeks now.
This evening, went for a shakedown ride with the wife, the '14 Limited loaded up for full two-up touring for 11 days on the road, beginning next weekend.
If you have ever felt like a big touring bike was taxing the suspension with this kind of load, you would be amazed at how capable this feels.
Small bumps absolutely disappear, stable as can be, no chassis droop, smoother than siding solo, could drag a floorboard through cloverleaf turns if desired.
If you want a heavy hauler to handle like a dream, run, don't walk, to the phone and call Howard now.
Absolutely worth every penny.
You can thank me later.
This evening, went for a shakedown ride with the wife, the '14 Limited loaded up for full two-up touring for 11 days on the road, beginning next weekend.
If you have ever felt like a big touring bike was taxing the suspension with this kind of load, you would be amazed at how capable this feels.
Small bumps absolutely disappear, stable as can be, no chassis droop, smoother than siding solo, could drag a floorboard through cloverleaf turns if desired.
If you want a heavy hauler to handle like a dream, run, don't walk, to the phone and call Howard now.
Absolutely worth every penny.
You can thank me later.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 344
Likes: 4
From: USA
Seem Howard is a GO-TO guy when it comes to personalized Ohlins for our Harleys. Great info, great stuff. But what do we do about the front end? The fairing-laden end front ends of our FL tourers and Street/Road Glides aren't exactly Nightrain-light and surely could use some help, too, yes? I've ridden over some bad Calif. roads that taxed the front suspension/forks vigorously and harshly....not cool...not cool at all.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
Seem Howard is a GO-TO guy when it comes to personalized Ohlins for our Harleys. Great info, great stuff. But what do we do about the front end? The fairing-laden end front ends of our FL tourers and Street/Road Glides aren't exactly Nightrain-light and surely could use some help, too, yes? I've ridden over some bad Calif. roads that taxed the front suspension/forks vigorously and harshly....not cool...not cool at all.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
I love the feeling of doing a 700 mile day, and still want to ride more. Like Howard basically said above... you get what you pay for, and Ohlin's + Howard is an unbeatable combo.
Last edited by iclick; Feb 20, 2015 at 05:12 PM.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 654
Likes: 5
From: oklahoma
i recently got the #3-#3's. i have a 29" inseam. setting up the suspension sag and rebound is pretty important and that will get you flat footed and a great ride. adjusting between 2up and solo is pretty easy. i highly recommend them.
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